Fieldgate Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 1ES is located in the Whitechapel 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 Fieldgate Street, London, E1 1ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 1JN, E1 1AS, E1 1GW, E1 1JR, E1 1EU, E1 1JP, E1 1JU, E1 1JH, E1 1EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1 1ES has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 45.2% | 48.4% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 54.8% | 51.6% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 1ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.5% 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 | 60.6% | 67.5% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 29.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 28.5% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -7.1% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 | 51.9% | 48.6% | -3.3% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 36.4% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 12% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 17.3% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 4.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.1% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 12.8% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.6% | 50.9% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Other | 12% | 3% | -9.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.7% 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 | 41.1% | 35.1% | -6.0% | 1.1% | 34.0% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 36.7% | 40.7% | 4.0% | 81.4% | -40.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, just 31.5% 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 | 47.9% | 31.5% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -51.7% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 26% | 16.1% | 6.1% | 19.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.6% | 28.5% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 22.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 31.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.5% 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 | 46.8% | 31.5% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -51.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 19.5% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.2% | 10.5% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 19.7% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 17.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.1% | 18.7% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 16.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.7% | 76.7% | -35.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 10.9% | 0.6% | 10.3% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 12.2% | 1.2% | 11.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 13.4% | 46.2% | -32.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 42.6% | 6.5% | 36.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fieldgate Street was 195.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.9% higher than the Whitechapel average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fieldgate Street has the 14th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Whitechapel and the 245th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Curve Fieldgate Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £78,943,450 | 2019-09-27 | £72,378,506 |
| Flat B 50 Fieldgate Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2007-11-14 | £623,417 |
| 54A Fieldgate Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2006-01-27 | £397,765 |
| 54B Fieldgate Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2006-01-27 | £406,412 |
| 54A Fieldgate Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2006-01-20 | £259,412 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Fieldgate Street, London, E1 1ES has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 1 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Fieldgate Street, London, E1 1ES has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 1 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
E1 1ES area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in E1 1ES 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 | 142 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Unemployed | 33 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Other | 22 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Other | 21 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobi Nazrul Primary School Settles Street , Whitechapel E1 1JP | 3out of 4 | 116 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Junior Mixed School Henriques Street , E1 1NB | - not rated | 341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Infant School Henriques Street , E1 1NB | - not rated | 341 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osmani Primary School Vallance Road , Whitechapel E1 5AD | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | - not rated | 222 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 500 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | - not rated | 500 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 581 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,518 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,011 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,500 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,974 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,031 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 | 3,025 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,025 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,258 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,491 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 5,031 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ebrahim Academy 77 Greenfield Road , E1 1EJ | - not rated | 71 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Date Palm Primary 80-82 Greenfield Road , London E1 1EJ | - not rated | 71 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adam Primary School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 109 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Academy 46 Whitechapel Road , Whitechapel E1 1JX | - not rated | 109 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Mizan School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 109 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Cones | 58 Fieldgate Street | 19 yd | |
| Maedah Grill | Ground, 42 Fieldgate Street | 19 yd | |
| Gusta Coffee | 91 Fieldgate Street | 105 yd | |
| Tayyabs Restaurant | 83-89 Fieldgate Street | 105 yd | |
| Baraka Eatery | Retail Unit, 38-40 Whitechapel Road | 111 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Griff Inn Bar & Kitchen | BSLA Building (St Bartholomew & The Royal London School of Medicine & Dentistry), 4 Newark Street | 200 yd | |
| Good Samaritan | 87 Turner Street | 267 yd | |
| Nags Head | Nags Head Public House, 17-19 Whitechapel Road | 283 yd | |
| Apples and Pears | 26 Osborn Street | 401 yd | |
| The Buxton | 42 Osborn Street | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamely Gurer Cha | 5 Vine Court | 121 yd | |
| Lucky Tea | Omescape, First Floor, 75 Greenfield Road | 124 yd | |
| CUPP Bubble Tea | 101 Fieldgate Street | 134 yd | |
| Subway | 140 Whitechapel Road | 145 yd | |
| Bismillah Hotel | 122 Whitechapel Road | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 4 Fieldgate Street | 19 yd | |
| Easy As Fresh Ltd | Unit 1, 18 Plumbers Row | 185 yd | |
| Tesco | Black Lion House, 45 Whitechapel Road | 283 yd | |
| Tian Tian Markets | unit 2 & 3, 18 Piazza Walk | 516 yd | |
| Yo Yo Oriental Supermarket | 61a Alie Street | 531 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Mizan School WHITECHAPEL ROAD | 120 yd | |
| Hayaa Fitness WHITECHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 148 yd |
| Davenant Centre (Closed) Whitechapel Road | 188 yd | |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 448 yd |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 564 yd |
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 576 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 593 yd |
| Attlee Youth And Community Centre THRAWL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 638 yd |
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 648 yd | |
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 677 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 | 30.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 30.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 30.3% |
| Percentage of premises with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.