East Arbour Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 0PU is located in the Stepney Green 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 East Arbour Street, London, E1 0PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 0PP, E1 0QG, E1 0QH, E1 0QQ, E1 0EP, E1 0ER, E1 0QF, E1 0QE, E1 0QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1 0PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.7% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.3% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 0PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% 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 | 47.4% | 54.9% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 32.8% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 1.2% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 49.8% | 48.1% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 31.4% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11.8% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 7.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 22.3% | 20.2% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 4.5% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 11.1% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 19.8% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 37.9% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 8.8% | 2.5% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44% 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 | 28.3% | 35.2% | 6.9% | 1.1% | 34.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 52.1% | 44% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -37.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 66% 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 | 72.1% | 66% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 7.7% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.6% | 19.6% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 14.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.4% | 66% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 22.1% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 2.8% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 19% | 5.3% | -13.7% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 24.1% | 46.2% | -22.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 34.3% | 6.5% | 27.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Arbour Street was 154.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.1% higher than the St Dunstan's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Arbour Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in St Dunstan's and the 306th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 East Arbour Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2024-09-27 | £596,610 |
| 6 East Arbour Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2023-05-18 | £707,809 |
| 3 East Arbour Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-07-01 | £779,990 |
| 5 East Arbour Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £862,000 | 2020-06-26 | £922,389 |
| 5 East Arbour Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2016-02-05 | £730,512 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 0PU 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 | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 326 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 687 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,474 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Richardson Primary School Senrab Street , E1 0QF | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School Sutton Street , Stepney E1 0BD | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Park Primary School Smithy Street , Stepney E1 3BW | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School King David Lane , Wapping E1 0EH | 4out of 4 | 738 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School King David Lane , Stepney E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 260 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 323 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 379 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 2,561 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,648 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,199 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,601 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 5,099 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,637 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,997 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,857 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,116 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 594 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Date Palm Primary School 60 Nelsons Street , First Floor E1 2DE | - not rated | 780 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 818 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 887 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 888 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin | 134 Aylward Street | 112 yd | |
| The Kebab Bros | 269 Stepney Way | 239 yd | |
| Michael's | 378 Commercial Road | 254 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 24 Old Church Road | 269 yd | |
| Troxy Restaurant | 490 Commercial Road | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad George Tavern | George Tavern, 373 Commercial Road | 442 yd | |
| The Old Ship | The Old Ship Public House, 17 Barnes Street | 569 yd | |
| The Craft Beer Co Limehouse | 576-578 Commercial Road | 604 yd | |
| White Swan | White Swan, 556 Commercial Road | 604 yd | |
| Queens Head | Queens Head Public House, 8 Flamborough Street | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Grill | 410 Commercial Road | 254 yd | |
| Chill Grill | 406 Commercial Road | 254 yd | |
| Bubblewrap | 10-12 Ratcliffe Cross Street | 420 yd | |
| Limehouse Fried Chicken & Spice | 540 Commercial Road | 435 yd | |
| Hung Tou | 538 Commercial Road | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 435 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 601 yd | |
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 733 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 741 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 784 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sir John Cass Foundation And Redcoat C Of E Secondary School STEPNEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 271 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 345 yd | |
| Stepney Green Park WICKHAM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 354 yd | |
| Tower Project 45-55 45-55 WHITE HORSE ROAD | 495 yd | |
| Haileybury Youth Centre HAILEYBURY CENTRE HAILEYBURY CENTRE BEN JONSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 501 yd |
| Stepney Green Maths Computing And Science College BEN JONSON ROAD | 562 yd | |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 733 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Limehouse) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 763 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 | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| 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 | 10.5% |
| Median download speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 23.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 23.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.