The postcode E1 8GU is located in Tower Hamlets, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in April 2012 and is an active postcode. E1 8GU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
E1 8GU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2 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 8GU as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Bangladeshi mixed employment.
The closest road name to E1 8GU is Pinchin Street which is centered 116 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Wellclose Street and is 176 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 541 m away at Shadwell DLR Station The closest railway station is Shadwell Rail Station, 530 m away.
The closest primary school to E1 8GU (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 8GU is The Minories Public House and is 721 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 19, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Little Greek Kitchen and is 778 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 2, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 14.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 0.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for E1 8GU 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 8GU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to E1 8GU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode E1 8GU
| Introduction | April 2012 |
| 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 8GU - 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) | 434 m |
| Hermitage Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2018) | 662 m |
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 27, 2019) | 734 m |
| David Game College | Independent school | 13-22 | Outstanding (February 27, 2020) | 875 m |
| The Aldgate School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 19, 2013) | 960 m |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School | Independent school | 2-7 | Good (January 11, 2018) | 1.03 km |
| St Michael's Catholic College | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (July 4, 2013) | 1.27 km |
| Riverside Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 5, 2011) | 1.31 km |
| Tower Bridge Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 10, 2019) | 1.36 km |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 15, 2021) | 1.37 km |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 22, 2019) | 1.48 km |
| Albion Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 12, 2011) | 1.5 km |
| Compass School Southwark | Academy | 11-16 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 1.6 km |
| Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 25, 2017) | 1.61 km |
| Snowsfields Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2017) | 1.72 km |
| Bacon's College | Academy | 11-19 | 1.81 km | |
| Southwark Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 19, 2018) | 1.86 km |
| The Lyceum | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.86 km | |
| Stephen Hawking School | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (October 2, 2019) | 1.86 km |
| Workers' Educational Association | College | 16-99 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 1.87 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from E1 8GU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & A Best Food Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2019 | 652 m | |
| Oasis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 20, 2019 | 721 m | |
| The Minories Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2019 | 721 m | |
| Axeperience | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 751 m | |
| Starbucks | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2018 | 751 m | |
| Lazio | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 756 m | |
| Shree Food and News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2019 | 756 m | |
| Shree Food and News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 756 m | |
| Tower Suites - Blue Orchid Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 9, 2021 | 761 m | |
| Little Greek Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 2, 2021 | 778 m | |
| Rocoto | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2022 | 778 m | |
| Royal Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 12, 2019 | 778 m | |
| Satyrio Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2020 | 778 m | |
| The Hoop & Grapes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2022 | 778 m | |
| Randy's Wing Bar t/a Claw & Hammer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 8, 2021 | 779 m | |
| Slug and Lettuce | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 3, 2018 | 779 m | |
| The Japanese Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2022 | 779 m | |
| Motel One UK Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2020 | 783 m | |
| Pret a Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 3, 2021 | 788 m | |
| Co-operative | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 8, 2019 | 788 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to E1 8GU - Data from Apr 2022
| Wellclose Street | 176 m | |
| Wellclose Street | 197 m | |
| Chapman Street | 224 m | |
| Chapman Street | 239 m | |
| The Highway (E1) | 332 m | |
| Shadwell DLR Station | 541 m | |
| Shadwell DLR | 553 m | |
| Shadwell DLR Station | 561 m | |
| Shadwell Rail Station | 530 m | |
| Shadwell Rail Station | 533 m | |
| London Fenchurch Street Rail Station | 887 m | |
| Tower Bridge Quay | 814 m | |
| Tower Bridge Quay | 845 m | |
| Tower Bridge Quay | 847 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.62 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.78 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 39.94 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to E1 8GU - Data from Dec 2021
| East Dock | 567 m | |
| West Dock | 684 m | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 687 m | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 866 m | |
| Thames Link | 1.4 km | |
| Redriff | 1.46 km | |
| Surrey Water | 1.54 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 1.6 km | |
| Canada Water | 1.91 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 1.93 km | |
| Stave Hill | 1.99 km | |
| Limehouse Basin | 2.03 km | |
| Russia Dock Woodland | 2.24 km | |
| Cuckold's Point | 2.28 km | |
| Norway Dock | 2.45 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for E1 8GU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 13.9 Mbps | 14.4 Mbps | 18.56 Mbps |
| Upload | 1.1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 1.26 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 10 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 14.8 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for E1 8GU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51096400 |
| Longitude | -0.06435500 |
| OS Easting | 534421 |
| OS Northing | 0180891 |
| 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 | Whitechapel |
| 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 | E33036298 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Tower Hamlets 026 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Tower Hamlets 026C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3B2 |