Postcode E1 8LR (Tower Hamlets)

Map showing E1 8LR and nearby postcodes

The postcode E1 8LR is located in Tower Hamlets, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in July 1983 and is an active postcode. E1 8LR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

E1 8LR is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.1 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 8LR as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Bangladeshi mixed employment.

The closest road name to E1 8LR is Blue Anchor Yard which is centered 22 m away.

The nearest bus stop is St Katherine Dock and is 201 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 205 m away at Tower Gateway DLR Station The closest railway station is London Fenchurch Street Rail Station, 504 m away.

The closest primary school to E1 8LR (for ages 11 and under) is The Aldgate School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on April 19, 2013. 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 8LR is The Minories Public House and is 320 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 19, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Pret a Manger and is 420 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on August 3, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 20.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for E1 8LR is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Tower Hamlets is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to E1 8LR and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to E1 8LR, and the approximate distance away.

Blue Anchor Yard 22 m
Royal Mint Street 66 m
Cartwright Street 75 m
John Fisher Street 93 m
Flank Street 99 m
Crofts Street 100 m
Chamber Street 140 m
Dock Street 141 m
Yeoman's Yard 154 m
East Smithfield 175 m
Star Place 185 m
Ensign Street 192 m
Mill Yard 195 m
Prescot Street 197 m
South Tenter Street 244 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode E1 8LR

Introduction July 1983
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from E1 8LR - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
David Game College Outstanding
(February 27, 2020)
564 m
The Aldgate School Outstanding
(April 19, 2013)
658 m
Hermitage Primary School Good
(May 1, 2018)
659 m
Green Gables Montessori Primary School Good
(February 8, 2018)
797 m
Tower Bridge Primary School Good
(October 10, 2019)
1.05 km
St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Outstanding
(March 27, 2019)
1.06 km
St Michael's Catholic College Outstanding
(July 4, 2013)
1.15 km
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Good
(September 15, 2021)
1.22 km
Riverside Primary School Outstanding
(October 5, 2011)
1.28 km
Snowsfields Primary School Good
(November 28, 2017)
1.34 km
St James' Church of England Primary School Good
(January 22, 2019)
1.36 km
The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School Good
(January 11, 2018)
1.39 km
Compass School Southwark Good
(May 18, 2017)
1.57 km
Beormund Primary School Good
(November 14, 2017)
1.64 km
The Lyceum 1.68 km
Albion Primary School Outstanding
(October 12, 2011)
1.68 km
Workers' Educational Association Good
(November 30, 2017)
1.76 km
Boutcher Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(May 6, 2008)
1.78 km
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough Good
(March 27, 2018)
1.79 km
Grange Primary School Good
(July 11, 2017)
1.81 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from E1 8LR - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
A & A Best Food Ltd Other catering premises 5
Very Good
September 26, 2019
243 m
Oasis Retailers - other 4
Good
March 20, 2019
320 m
The Minories Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 19, 2019
320 m
Tower Suites - Blue Orchid Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 9, 2021
362 m
Shree Food and News Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 19, 2019
373 m
Axeperience Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 18, 2021
390 m
Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 18, 2018
390 m
Lazio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 12, 2020
408 m
Shree Food and News Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 10, 2019
408 m
Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
July 8, 2019
418 m
Pret a Manger Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
August 3, 2021
420 m
Mr Tipsy's Down the Hatch Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 12, 2021
433 m
Missouri Angel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 12, 2021
438 m
Sammie's Bar, Basement & Ground Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 6, 2018
438 m
Randy's Wing Bar t/a Claw & Hammer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 8, 2021
450 m
Slug and Lettuce Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 3, 2018
450 m
The Japanese Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 28, 2022
450 m
Square Mile Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 26, 2019
451 m
Thai Square In The City Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 25, 2019
451 m
AMT Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
May 5, 2017
457 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to E1 8LR - Data from Apr 2022

St Katherine Dock Bus Stop/Station 201 m
Tower Hill Tower Gateway Station Bus Stop/Station 206 m
St Katherine Dock Bus Stop/Station 215 m
The Highway (E1) Bus Stop/Station 246 m
Tower Gateway Bus Stop/Station 347 m
Tower Gateway DLR Station Metro/Tram 205 m
Tower Gateway DLR Station Metro/Tram 305 m
Tower Gateway DLR Station Metro/Tram 329 m
London Fenchurch Street Rail Station Rail 504 m
London Fenchurch Street Rail Station Rail 522 m
London Fenchurch Street Rail Station Rail 662 m
Tower Bridge Quay Ferry 468 m
Tower Bridge Quay Ferry 496 m
Tower Bridge Quay Ferry 501 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.43 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 39.59 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 39.77 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to E1 8LR - Data from Dec 2021

East Dock Inland Water 299 m
West Dock Inland Water 319 m
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 365 m
Shadwell Old Basin Inland Water 1.23 km
Thames Link Inland Water 1.69 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 1.77 km
Redriff Wetland 1.82 km
Surrey Water Inland Water 1.83 km
Canada Water Inland Water 2.09 km
Stave Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.28 km
Lavender Pond Inland Water 2.29 km
Limehouse Basin Inland Water 2.43 km
Russia Dock Woodland Woodland Or Forest 2.5 km
Cuckold's Point Wetland 2.64 km
Norway Dock Inland Water 2.7 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for E1 8LR - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 20.6 Mbps 20.2 Mbps 22.44 Mbps
Upload 1.1 Mbps 1.1 Mbps 1.26 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 100% 20.2 1.1
30-300 Mbps 0% - -
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

19 meters consuming 215,102 kWh - mean 11,321 kWh : median 9,749 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

18 meters consuming 42,763 kWh - mean 2,376 kWh : median 2,014 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for E1 8LR - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.50995300
Longitude -0.07010500
OS Easting 534025
OS Northing 0180768
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
15535
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E09000030
Travel To Work Area London

NHS

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

2011 Census

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 E33030652
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Tower Hamlets 026
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Tower Hamlets 026B
Output Area / Small Area 3B2