The postcode E1 2QB is located in Tower Hamlets, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. E1 2QB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
E1 2QB is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of E1 2QB as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Bangladeshi mixed employment.
The closest road name to E1 2QB is Shadwell Gardens which is centered 25 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Shadwell DLR and is 78 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 88 m away at Shadwell DLR Station The closest railway station is Shadwell Rail Station, 119 m away.
The closest primary school to E1 2QB (for ages 11 and under) is Green Gables Montessori Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 8, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is St Michael's Catholic College. The last OFSTED inspection on July 4, 2013 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of E1 2QB is Old salt quay and is 947 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 8, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Leaf and bean and is 1.14 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on January 6, 2021.
Policing for E1 2QB is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Tower Hamlets is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to E1 2QB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to E1 2QB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode E1 2QB
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from E1 2QB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School | Independent school | 2-11 | Good (February 8, 2018) | 364 m |
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 27, 2019) | 458 m |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School | Independent school | 2-7 | Good (January 11, 2018) | 510 m |
| Hermitage Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2018) | 1.01 km |
| Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 25, 2017) | 1.07 km |
| Stephen Hawking School | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (October 2, 2019) | 1.21 km |
| Cayley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 1.26 km |
| Albion Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 12, 2011) | 1.32 km |
| Bacon's College | Academy | 11-19 | 1.37 km | |
| Halley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 23, 2017) | 1.48 km |
| David Game College | Independent school | 13-22 | Outstanding (February 27, 2020) | 1.49 km |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.5 km | |
| Riverside Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 5, 2011) | 1.53 km |
| The Aldgate School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 19, 2013) | 1.57 km |
| Alfred Salter Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 6, 2019) | 1.57 km |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 30, 2019) | 1.59 km |
| St Michael's Catholic College | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (July 4, 2013) | 1.59 km |
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 23, 2017) | 1.64 km |
| Redriff Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.68 km | |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 15, 2021) | 1.73 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from E1 2QB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old salt quay | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2022 | 947 m | |
| Halai general stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 25, 2019 | 1 km | |
| Mogul indian cuisine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 3, 2020 | 1 km | |
| Yun hai restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 10, 2020 | 1 km | |
| Thameside youth hostel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 1.02 km | |
| Peter hills primary school | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2021 | 1.07 km | |
| The mayflower | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 13, 2019 | 1.1 km | |
| Co-operative | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2021 | 1.11 km | |
| Rotherhithe waterside | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 23, 2020 | 1.12 km | |
| Dalchini cakes and catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 7, 2020 | 1.12 km | |
| Brunel cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2017 | 1.14 km | |
| Leaf and bean | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 6, 2021 | 1.14 km | |
| The midnight apothecary | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 4, 2018 | 1.14 km | |
| Simplicity restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 20, 2021 | 1.17 km | |
| The brunel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 15, 2017 | 1.2 km | |
| Sands film studio & pic library | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2019 | 1.2 km | |
| Rotherhithe village | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 23, 2019 | 1.23 km | |
| Nisa local | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 23, 2019 | 1.25 km | |
| The ship | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 14, 2018 | 1.26 km | |
| Time and talents food bank | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 24, 2020 | 1.26 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to E1 2QB - Data from Apr 2022
| Shadwell DLR | 78 m | |
| Shadwell DLR | 93 m | |
| Martha Street | 133 m | |
| Sutton Street | 162 m | |
| King David Lane | 196 m | |
| Shadwell DLR Station | 88 m | |
| Shadwell DLR | 98 m | |
| Shadwell DLR Station | 108 m | |
| Shadwell Rail Station | 119 m | |
| Shadwell Rail Station | 131 m | |
| Wapping Rail Station | 823 m | |
| Wapping Pier | 1.1 km | |
| Wapping Pier | 1.1 km | |
| Tower Bridge Quay | 1.41 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.84 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 40 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 40.15 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to E1 2QB - Data from Dec 2021
| Shadwell Old Basin | 418 m | |
| Redriff | 916 m | |
| Thames Link | 1.01 km | |
| East Dock | 1.15 km | |
| Surrey Water | 1.16 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 1.28 km | |
| West Dock | 1.3 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 1.37 km | |
| Limehouse Basin | 1.39 km | |
| Stave Hill | 1.56 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 1.61 km | |
| Cuckold's Point | 1.7 km | |
| Canada Water | 1.71 km | |
| Russia Dock Woodland | 1.86 km | |
| Redriff | 2 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51175500 |
| Longitude | -0.05508400 |
| OS Easting | 535062 |
| OS Northing | 0180996 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Poplar and Limehouse |
| Electoral Ward | Shadwell |
| Local Authority District | Tower Hamlets |
| Region / Government Office Region | London |
| European Electoral Region | London |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: London Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | London East |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000030 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| NHS England Region | London |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Tower Hamlets |
| Cancer Alliance | North East London |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
London |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
East London Health and Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS North East London CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Ethnicity central Group: Endeavouring ethnic mix Subgroup: Bangladeshi mixed employment |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Tower Hamlets BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33036294 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Tower Hamlets 025 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Tower Hamlets 025C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3B2 |