Christian Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 1AW is located in the Whitechapel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bethnal Green and Bow. This postcode has been in use since 2012-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Christian Street, London, E1 1AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 1AY, E1 1RF, E1 1SB, E1 1BF, E1 8GX, E1 1PA, E1 8NS, E1 8GT, E1 1QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1 1AW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 49% | 48.2% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 51% | 51.8% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 1AW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.8% 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 | 41% | 55.8% | 14.8% | 37.9% | 17.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 32% | -15.6% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.9% | -1.1% | 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 | 48.8% | 50.8% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 32.9% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 12.3% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 26.2% | 18.4% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8.3% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 9.2% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 17.2% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 41.3% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 11% | 4.6% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25% 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 | 73.1% | 57.3% | -15.8% | 1.1% | 56.2% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 12% | 25% | 13.0% | 81.4% | -56.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, just 45.2% 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 | 49.2% | 45.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -38.0% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 16% | 10.9% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 41.6% | 29.3% | -12.3% | 5.6% | 23.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.8% 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 | 48.8% | 45.2% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -38.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 28.8% | 21.5% | 9.8% | 19.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 9.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 8.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.7% | 7.5% | -21.2% | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 7.7% | 0.6% | 7.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.1% | 1.2% | 5.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.8% | 37.2% | -22.4% |
| Christian | 18.8% | 46.2% | -27.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 58.1% | 6.5% | 51.6% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Christian Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Whitechapel average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% 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 508 Wilson Tower, 16 Christian Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2026-03-09 | £425,000 |
| Flat 606 Wilson Tower, 16 Christian Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2026-01-30 | £259,961 |
| Flat 1004 Wilson Tower, 16 Christian Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £486,750 | 2025-11-28 | £457,535 |
| Flat 1005 Wilson Tower, 16 Christian Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £437,000 | 2025-09-22 | £403,845 |
| Flat 204 Wilson Tower, 16 Christian Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-03-12 | £366,521 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 1AW 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 | 150 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 49 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Other | 34 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shapla Primary School Wellclose Square , E1 8HY | - not rated | 245 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School Wellclose Square , Stepney E1 8HY | 3out of 4 | 245 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 293 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Junior Mixed School Henriques Street , E1 1NB | - not rated | 314 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Infant School Henriques Street , E1 1NB | - not rated | 314 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Academy London Dock 6 Virginia Street , E1W 2AD | - not rated | 371 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | - not rated | 414 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | - not rated | 440 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,992 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,588 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,401 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,579 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,823 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,078 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,078 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,807 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OMG Education 85 Commercial Street , E1 6BG | - not rated | 45 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 344 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 419 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Daffodil Preparatory School 161 - 163 Commercial Road , Tower Hamlets E1 2DA | - not rated | 437 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grenfell Special School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 467 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gentlemen Baristas Roastery | Railway Arch 104, Cannon Street Road | 206 yd | |
| Mg Grill | 135 Cannon Street Road | 238 yd | |
| Original Al Ikhwan Grill & Restaurant | 187 Cannon Street Road | 238 yd | |
| The Ottoman Doner | 163 Cannon Street Road | 238 yd | |
| Cannon Fried Grill and PIzza | 185 Cannon Street Road | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog & Truck | 72 Back Church Lane | 269 yd | |
| Brown Bear | Brown Bear Public House, 139 Leman Street | 350 yd | |
| Studio Spaces Ltd | Unit 2, 110 Pennington Street | 351 yd | |
| Sir Sydney Smith | 22 Dock Street | 386 yd | |
| Champagne Route | 30 Gauging Square | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi & Teppanyaki Hse,Fiamma Pizza,Hong Long,The Green Leaf (Thai) | 113 Railway Arches, Chapman Street | 225 yd | |
| Banoful | 159 Cannon Street Road | 238 yd | |
| Secrets of Calcutta | 153 Cannon Street Road | 238 yd | |
| Chilli Legend,Tasty Malatang, I Noodle Club | 115 Chapman Street | 251 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 50 The Highway | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 351 yd | |
| Tian Tian Markets | unit 2 & 3, 18 Piazza Walk | 435 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Vaughan Way | 438 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 41 Thomas More Street | 508 yd | |
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 562 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 274 yd | |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 357 yd |
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 381 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 422 yd | |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 483 yd |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 554 yd |
| The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club PRESCOT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 586 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Aldgate) ALIE STREET | health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Tower Hill) (Closed) MANSELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 667 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 297.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 272.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.