Dunelm Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 0QH 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 Dunelm Street, London, E1 0QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 0QQ, E1 0EP, E1 0PU, E1 0QW, E1 0ER, E1 0PP, E1 0QJ, E1 0QG, E1 3DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1 0QH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents 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 | 46.8% | 49.3% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 53.2% | 50.7% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 0QH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 44.2% | 50.6% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 39.4% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.2% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 46.1% | 50% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 32% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 12.9% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 2% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
In the area around E1 0QH this area, 33.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 33.8% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 8% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 14.8% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 12% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 25.2% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 14% | 3.1% | -10.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 15.7% 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 | 62.4% | 69.1% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 68.0% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 0.7% | -3.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 21.3% | 15.7% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -65.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, just 48.3% 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 | 50.3% | 48.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -34.9% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 12% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 36.8% | 34.4% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 28.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.1% 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 | 49.5% | 48.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -34.9% |
| 10+ Years | 10.3% | 27.1% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 17.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 9.1% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 10.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 25% | 5.3% | -19.7% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 10.3% | 0.6% | 9.7% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.6% | 1.2% | 6.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.8% | 37.2% | -29.4% |
| Christian | 9.1% | 46.2% | -37.1% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 79.3% | 6.5% | 72.8% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunelm Street was 113.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.0% higher than the St Dunstan's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dunelm Street has the 24th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in St Dunstan's and the 302nd lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Bladen House Dunelm Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2022-08-05 | £295,564 |
| Flat 10 Bladen House Dunelm Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-07-17 | £357,391 |
| Flat 8 Bladen House Dunelm Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2020-02-06 | £258,010 |
| Flat 2 Bladen House Dunelm Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2014-10-08 | £273,840 |
| Flat 10 Bladen House Dunelm Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2012-07-30 | £327,040 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 0QH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 317 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,444 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 | 335 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Park Primary School Smithy Street , Stepney E1 3BW | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School Sutton Street , Stepney E1 0BD | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cayley Primary School Aston Street , Stepney E14 7NG | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School King David Lane , Wapping E1 0EH | 4out of 4 | 790 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 318 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 362 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 375 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 859 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 | 2,574 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,632 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,173 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,559 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 5,130 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 | 1,841 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,593 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,818 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,066 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 | 597 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Date Palm Primary School 60 Nelsons Street , First Floor E1 2DE | - not rated | 792 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 831 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 850 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 64 yd | |
| The Kebab Bros | 269 Stepney Way | 182 yd | |
| Michael's | 378 Commercial Road | 304 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 24 Old Church Road | 306 yd | |
| The Allotment Kitchen | Stepney City Farms, Stepney High Street | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad George Tavern | George Tavern, 373 Commercial Road | 463 yd | |
| The Old Ship | The Old Ship Public House, 17 Barnes Street | 579 yd | |
| The Craft Beer Co Limehouse | 576-578 Commercial Road | 629 yd | |
| White Swan | White Swan, 556 Commercial Road | 629 yd | |
| Queens Head | Queens Head Public House, 8 Flamborough Street | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Grill | 410 Commercial Road | 304 yd | |
| Chill Grill | 406 Commercial Road | 304 yd | |
| Bubblewrap | 10-12 Ratcliffe Cross Street | 457 yd | |
| Limehouse Fried Chicken & Spice | 540 Commercial Road | 467 yd | |
| Hung Tou | 538 Commercial Road | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 467 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 617 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 732 yd | |
| Tesco | 83-89 Mile End Road | 732 yd | |
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 749 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 | 237 yd |
| Stepney Green Park WICKHAM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 387 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 390 yd | |
| Haileybury Youth Centre HAILEYBURY CENTRE HAILEYBURY CENTRE BEN JONSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 461 yd |
| Tower Project 45-55 45-55 WHITE HORSE ROAD | 511 yd | |
| Stepney Green Maths Computing And Science College BEN JONSON ROAD | 516 yd | |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Limehouse) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 791 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 | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 267.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 256.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.