Bewley Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 0BS is located in the Shadwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bewley Street, London, E1 0BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 0BT, E1 0BW, E1 0BU, E1 0DN, E1 0DW, E1 0DF, E1 2QL, E1 2FF, E1 2QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 0BS is primarily male, with 56.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 43.8% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -7.2% |
| Male | 50.6% | 56.2% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 7.2% |
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 E1 0BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 38% | 48.3% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 40.6% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 | 44.6% | 45.7% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 34% | 38% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 | 31.3% | 24.4% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 9.4% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 11.7% | 3.3% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12.8% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 33.9% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 11.7% | 2.2% | -9.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 13.2% 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 | 72.4% | 67.7% | -4.7% | 1.1% | 66.6% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 13.9% | 13.2% | -0.7% | 81.4% | -68.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 43.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.7% | 43.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -39.6% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 11% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 41% | 39% | -2.0% | 5.6% | 33.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 44.8% | 43.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -39.4% |
| 10+ Years | 8.6% | 27.7% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 17.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.9% | 11.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 8.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.6% | 8.9% | -18.7% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.7% | 1.2% | 6.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.4% | 37.2% | -25.8% |
| Christian | 9.7% | 46.2% | -36.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 68.2% | 6.5% | 61.7% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bewley Street was 262.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 124.1% higher than the Limehouse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bewley Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Limehouse and the 166th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 30 Bewley House Bewley Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-12-20 | £179,867 |
| Flat 18 Bewley House Bewley Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2018-04-19 | £422,944 |
| Flat 18 Bewley House Bewley Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,250 | 2013-01-21 | £373,919 |
| Flat 18 Bewley House Bewley Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2011-12-12 | £290,325 |
| Flat 22 Bewley House Bewley Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2007-08-14 | £241,603 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 0BS 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 | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 50 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,429 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigland Green Primary School Bigland Street , Wapping E1 2ND | 4out of 4 | 281 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School King David Lane , Wapping E1 0EH | 4out of 4 | 286 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School King David Lane , Stepney E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School Sutton Street , Stepney E1 0BD | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School Wellclose Square , Stepney E1 8HY | 4out of 4 | 608 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 | 393 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 581 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 692 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 2,353 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,043 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,248 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,471 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 | 2,674 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,118 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,512 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 192 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 240 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 486 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Date Palm Primary School 60 Nelsons Street , First Floor E1 2DE | - not rated | 504 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 618 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Querky Cafe | 110 Watney Street | 117 yd | |
| The Original Crispy Cod | 139 Watney Street | 117 yd | |
| Fried and Grilled Restaurant | 91 Watney Street | 117 yd | |
| Delites | 81 Watney Street | 117 yd | |
| Cafe Marrone | Shadwell Dlr Station, Watney Street | 136 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Spaces Ltd | Unit 2, 110 Pennington Street | 439 yd | |
| Hungerford Arms | 240 Commercial Road | 486 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce | Unit 1, Tower Bridge House, St Katharines Way | 517 yd | |
| Mad George Tavern | George Tavern, 373 Commercial Road | 521 yd | |
| Prospect of Whitby | 57 Wapping Wall | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice PFC & Grill | 85 Watney Street | 116 yd | |
| WASO | 114 & 115 Railway Arches, Chapman Street | 152 yd | |
| St George-in-the-East Church Open Table | Parish Office, St George-In-The-East Church, 14 Cannon Street Road | 258 yd | |
| Bubble Cream & Sweet | 52A Watney Street | 283 yd | |
| Watney Caffe Italia Ltd | 54 Watney Street | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 357 yd | |
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 439 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 483 yd | |
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 534 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 715 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 163 yd |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 234 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 277 yd | |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 394 yd |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 457 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 534 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 534 yd | |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 546 yd |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 706 yd | |
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 63.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 36.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.