Cinnamon Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1W 3NJ is located in the St Katharine's & Wapping 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 Cinnamon Street, London, E1W 3NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1W 3NN, E1W 3NG, E1W 3XQ, E1W 3NL, E1W 3NH, E1W 3AL, E1W 3NR, E1W 3RS, E1W 3PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1W 3NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.5% | 50.2% | 6.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 56.5% | 49.8% | -6.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 3NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% 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 | 44.9% | 49.7% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 33.7% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 11.1% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 3% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 36.3% | 49.4% | 13.1% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 34% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 8.3% | -9.3% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 5.8% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.6% | 18.1% | -17.5% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 9.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 7% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 45.2% | 17.4% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 6.3% | 0.5% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34% 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 | 45% | 44.7% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 43.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 43.5% | 34% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -47.4% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 59.8% 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 | 64.5% | 59.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 9.2% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.5% | 24.3% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.5% | 60.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 30.5% | 26.3% | 9.8% | 20.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 24% | 0.8% | -23.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.3% | 37.2% | -20.9% |
| Christian | 25.1% | 46.2% | -21.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 46.4% | 6.5% | 39.9% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cinnamon Street was 187.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.5% higher than the St Katharine's & Wapping average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cinnamon Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Katharine's & Wapping and the 259th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% 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 Cinnamon Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2021-02-26 | £859,008 |
| 20 Cinnamon Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £999,950 | 2014-08-06 | £1,266,066 |
| 30 Cinnamon Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £653,000 | 2013-08-16 | £1,039,064 |
| 18 Cinnamon Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £376,000 | 2002-05-31 | £1,101,143 |
| 34 Cinnamon Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2001-09-11 | £1,095,729 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,565 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,014 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,332 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Garnet Street , E1W 3QT | 4out of 4 | 179 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School King David Lane , Wapping E1 0EH | 4out of 4 | 614 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School King David Lane , Stepney E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School Wellclose Square , Stepney E1 8HY | 4out of 4 | 797 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,831 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,108 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,075 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,277 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,314 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,805 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,943 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 398 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 678 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 820 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Date Palm Primary School 60 Nelsons Street , First Floor E1 2DE | - not rated | 1,132 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Baristas | 138 Wapping High Street | 133 yd | |
| Cinnamon Coffee Shop | 103 Wapping Lane | 142 yd | |
| Laksha Bay | 83-85 Wapping Lane | 142 yd | |
| Safar Spice | 83 Wapping Lane | 143 yd | |
| Wapping Tavern | 78-80 Wapping Lane | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dockers Inn | 97 Wapping Lane | 113 yd | |
| Turners Old Star | 14 Watts Street | 254 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce | Unit 1, Tower Bridge House, St Katharines Way | 357 yd | |
| Captain Kidd | Captain Kidd Public House, 108 Wapping High Street | 425 yd | |
| Prospect of Whitby | 57 Wapping Wall | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapping Fish Bar | 89 Wapping Lane | 142 yd | |
| Bello De Nonna | Unit G02, Metropolitan Wharf Building, 70 Wapping Wall | 299 yd | |
| Squid Markets | Brussels Wharf, Wapping Wall | 377 yd | |
| Leaf and bean | Rotherhithe Railway Station | 605 yd | |
| St George-in-the-East Church Open Table | Parish Office, St George-In-The-East Church, 14 Cannon Street Road | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 150 yd | |
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 620 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Vaughan Way | 882 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 41 Thomas More Street | 918 yd | |
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 429 yd |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 565 yd |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 672 yd |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 877 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 878 yd |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 888 yd | |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 971 yd |
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 1,042 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.