Redcastle Close is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1W 3DQ is located in the Shadwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Redcastle Close, London, E1W 3DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 0EE, E1 0AF, E1 0ED, E1W 3EB, E1W 3ED, E1 0AE, E1 0AW, E1W 3EE, E1 0AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1W 3DQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.7% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.3% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E1W 3DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.2% | 45.1% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 39.2% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.4% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.7% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 3.5% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.4% | 47.3% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 33.6% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 15.3% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.8% | 21.7% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 8.4% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 13.3% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 13.6% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 37.8% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 12.9% | 3.1% | -9.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 48.4% | 54.7% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 53.6% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 32.2% | 24.9% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -56.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 52.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.7% | 52.6% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -30.6% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 11.6% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 3% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.7% | 30.2% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 24.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.7% | 52.1% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 25.4% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 15.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 9.9% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 9.1% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.7% | 3.5% | -23.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 9.9% | 0.6% | 9.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.1% | 37.2% | -26.1% |
| Christian | 17% | 46.2% | -29.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 61.5% | 6.5% | 55.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redcastle Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Shadwell average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Redcastle Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-10-31 | £365,234 |
| 14 Redcastle Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2022-01-28 | £447,537 |
| 25 Redcastle Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2020-11-13 | £346,643 |
| 5 Redcastle Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-02-26 | £378,087 |
| 10 Redcastle Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2019-01-16 | £266,999 |
E1W 3DQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E1W 3DQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,638 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School King David Lane , Wapping E1 0EH | 4out of 4 | 95 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School King David Lane , Stepney E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 95 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School Sutton Street , Stepney E1 0BD | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bigland Green Primary School Bigland Street , Wapping E1 2ND | 4out of 4 | 555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Garnet Street , E1W 3QT | 4out of 4 | 611 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 327 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 618 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 959 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,635 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,775 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,728 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,573 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,791 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 2,349 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,399 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,268 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 5,457 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 440 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 447 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 453 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 672 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Date Palm Primary School 60 Nelsons Street , First Floor E1 2DE | - not rated | 675 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glamis APG | Glamis Adventure Playground, 10 Glamis Road | 112 yd | |
| Cafe Marrone | Shadwell Dlr Station, Watney Street | 373 yd | |
| Querky Cafe | 110 Watney Street | 385 yd | |
| The Original Crispy Cod | 139 Watney Street | 385 yd | |
| Fried and Grilled Restaurant | 91 Watney Street | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect of Whitby | 57 Wapping Wall | 404 yd | |
| Mad George Tavern | George Tavern, 373 Commercial Road | 476 yd | |
| Hungerford Arms | 240 Commercial Road | 691 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce | Unit 1, Tower Bridge House, St Katharines Way | 759 yd | |
| Studio Spaces Ltd | Unit 2, 110 Pennington Street | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice PFC & Grill | 85 Watney Street | 381 yd | |
| Spice Grill | 410 Commercial Road | 400 yd | |
| Chill Grill | 406 Commercial Road | 400 yd | |
| Squid Markets | Brussels Wharf, Wapping Wall | 417 yd | |
| WASO | 114 & 115 Railway Arches, Chapman Street | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 531 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 553 yd | |
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 732 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 749 yd | |
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 773 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 228 yd |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 323 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 357 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 389 yd | |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 498 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 567 yd | |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 686 yd |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Tower Project 45-55 45-55 WHITE HORSE ROAD | 895 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 35.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 64.3% |
| Median download speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 38.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.