Colet Flats is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 0NJ is located in the St Dunstan's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bethnal Green and Bow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colet Flats, London, E1 0NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 0NT, E1 0NG, E1 0NF, E1 0NQ, E1 0NL, E14 7NR, E1 0NU, E14 7NP, E1 0ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 0NJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 55.3% | 7.7% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 52.4% | 44.7% | -7.7% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 0NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.4% 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 | 52.3% | 55.4% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 31.2% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 5.1% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 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 | 38.3% | 48.6% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 33.5% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 12.2% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 4% | -3.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 27% | 21.6% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 8.5% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 10.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 16.8% | 9.3% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 36.6% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 8.1% | 3.9% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.7% 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 | 51.5% | 44.8% | -6.7% | 1.1% | 43.7% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 9.7% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 34.1% | 26.7% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -54.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 60.1% 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 | 63.8% | 60.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 8.9% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.6% | 22.3% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 16.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.1% | 60.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 21.4% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.1% | 4.5% | -19.6% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.1% | 37.2% | -20.1% |
| Christian | 22.5% | 46.2% | -23.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 53.4% | 6.5% | 46.9% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colet Flats was 86.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.4% lower than the St Dunstan's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Colet Flats has the 14th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in St Dunstan's and the 193rd lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Colet Flats, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-04-25 | £311,411 |
| 4 Colet Flats, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2010-10-08 | £245,214 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 0NJ 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 | 114 |
| Looking after home or family | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Other | 34 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 30 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 790 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 893 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayley Primary School Aston Street , Stepney E14 7NG | 3out of 4 | 246 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marion Richardson Primary School Senrab Street , E1 0QF | 4out of 4 | 409 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halley Primary School Halley Street , E14 7SS | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School Salmon Lane , Limehouse E14 7PQ | - not rated | 511 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School Salmon Lane , Limehouse E14 7PQ | - not rated | 511 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 312 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | - not rated | 469 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,685 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,746 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,247 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,382 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,312 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,434 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 4,443 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 342 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 975 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Mary University of London Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Azhar Primary School Unit 1 , Quebec Wharf E14 7AF | - not rated | 1,020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franks Cafe | 641 Commercial Road | 217 yd | |
| Gourmet Burgers & Pizza | 637 Commercial Road | 217 yd | |
| Two Magpies Cafe | 583 Commercial Road | 242 yd | |
| BUONO, Buono Pizza, Buono Burger, Buono Salad & Desserts | 514 Commercial Road | 250 yd | |
| Cafe Mimoza | 510 Commercial Road | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Ship | The Old Ship Public House, 17 Barnes Street | 115 yd | |
| Queens Head | Queens Head Public House, 8 Flamborough Street | 190 yd | |
| The Craft Beer Co Limehouse | 576-578 Commercial Road | 251 yd | |
| White Swan | White Swan, 556 Commercial Road | 251 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown Public House, 667 Commercial Road | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasha Peri Peri,Gourmet Burgers & Pizza& Hanys Chicken & Pizza, Choix | 637 Commercial Road | 217 yd | |
| Limehouse Fried Chicken & Spice | 540 Commercial Road | 250 yd | |
| Hung Tou | 538 Commercial Road | 250 yd | |
| Taj Mahal Fried Chicken & Grill | 512 Commercial Road | 250 yd | |
| Docklands Fish Bar | 506 Commercial Road | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 250 yd | |
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 298 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 952 yd | |
| Tesco Express 2400 | 193-197 Mile End Road | 987 yd | |
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Project 45-55 45-55 WHITE HORSE ROAD | 119 yd | |
| Sir John Cass Foundation And Redcoat C Of E Secondary School STEPNEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 324 yd |
| Stephen Hawking School BRUNTON PLACE | 340 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Limehouse) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 341 yd |
| Haileybury Youth Centre HAILEYBURY CENTRE HAILEYBURY CENTRE BEN JONSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 380 yd |
| Limehouse Marina Elite (Closed) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Stepney Green Maths Computing And Science College BEN JONSON ROAD | 476 yd | |
| Stepney Green Park WICKHAM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Arbour Youth Centre SHANDY PARK SHANDY PARK SHANDY STREET | 710 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 777 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.