Cable Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1W 3DR 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 Cable Street, London, E1W 3DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1W 3EH, E1W 3DE, E1W 3EL, E1 0LW, E1 0EF, E1 0EB, E1 0DZ, E1W 3EF, E1W 3EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1W 3DR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.5% | 52.5% | 7.0% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 54.5% | 47.5% | -7.0% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.3% | 40.8% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 46.9% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 38.1% | 44.8% | 6.7% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 37.9% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 10.8% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 34.3% | 26.3% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 8.1% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 11.1% | 3.9% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 14.8% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 31.6% | 15.8% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 15.1% | 4.7% | -10.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.1% 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 | 63.9% | 63% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 61.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 4.9% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.2% | -2.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 21.1% | 18.1% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -63.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 54.3% 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 | 55.7% | 54.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 7.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 32.1% | 32.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 27.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.5% | 54.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 27.6% | 21.9% | 9.8% | 17.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 8.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 2.5% | -8.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.6% | 6.9% | -13.7% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.1% | 37.2% | -30.1% |
| Christian | 17.4% | 46.2% | -28.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 65.6% | 6.5% | 59.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cable Street was 80.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.6% lower than the Shadwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cable Street has the 5th lowest crime rate of 15 local areas in Shadwell and the 192nd lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 490 Cable Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-06-25 | £344,334 |
| 436 Cable Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2019-01-16 | £587,338 |
| 452 Cable Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2018-01-03 | £353,309 |
| 496 Cable Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2017-07-21 | £369,335 |
| 454 Cable Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £367,500 | 2017-06-30 | £354,605 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1W 3DR 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 | 58 |
| Looking after home or family | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,706 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 | 300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School King David Lane , Stepney E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 300 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School Sutton Street , Stepney E1 0BD | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marion Richardson Primary School Senrab Street , E1 0QF | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bigland Green Primary School Bigland Street , Wapping E1 2ND | 4out of 4 | 711 yd | Community 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 | 217 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 248 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 772 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,590 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,751 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,522 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,780 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,998 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 | 2,142 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,601 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,082 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 5,260 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 | 415 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 608 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 659 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 710 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Date Palm Primary School 60 Nelsons Street , First Floor E1 2DE | - not rated | 773 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 | 107 yd | |
| Kaleido | Railway Arches, 204 Barnardo Street | 284 yd | |
| Michael's | 378 Commercial Road | 290 yd | |
| Troxy Restaurant | 490 Commercial Road | 453 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 24 Old Church Road | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad George Tavern | George Tavern, 373 Commercial Road | 490 yd | |
| Prospect of Whitby | 57 Wapping Wall | 495 yd | |
| Bread Street Kitchen - Limehouse | The Narrow, 44 Narrow Street | 627 yd | |
| The Craft Beer Co Limehouse | 576-578 Commercial Road | 699 yd | |
| White Swan | White Swan, 556 Commercial Road | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Grill | 410 Commercial Road | 290 yd | |
| Chill Grill | 406 Commercial Road | 290 yd | |
| Bubblewrap | 10-12 Ratcliffe Cross Street | 489 yd | |
| Squid Markets | Brussels Wharf, Wapping Wall | 529 yd | |
| Limehouse Fried Chicken & Spice | 540 Commercial Road | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 542 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 616 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 647 yd | |
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 711 yd | |
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 838 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 231 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 312 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 359 yd | |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Tower Project 45-55 45-55 WHITE HORSE ROAD | 689 yd | |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 702 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 728 yd | |
| Sir John Cass Foundation And Redcoat C Of E Secondary School STEPNEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 733 yd |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 812 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 20.5% |
| 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 | 2.6% |
| Median download speed | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.