Whitechapel Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 1EW 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 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 1DU, E1 1BX, E1 1HD, E1 1EP, E1 1DQ, E1 5NJ, E1 1AE, E1 1JU, E1 1AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 1EW is primarily male, with 58.3% of the population 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 | 40.8% | 41.7% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -9.3% |
| Male | 59.2% | 58.3% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 9.3% |
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 1EW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.2% 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 | 63.1% | 61.2% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 23.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 24.9% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -19.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 56.5% | 49.6% | -6.9% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 33.7% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 11.6% | 3.7% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 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 67.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 11.3% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.9% | 8.5% | 3.6% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 6.5% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -10.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.7% | 67.7% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 33.9% |
| Other | 10.3% | 1.2% | -9.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.9% 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 | 22.9% | 27.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 26.2% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 9.7% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 6.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 52.4% | 39.9% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -41.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, just 39.7% 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% | 39.7% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -43.5% |
| European Union | 16.1% | 21.3% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 15.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.7% | 29.6% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 24.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.6% 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 | 50% | 40% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -43.2% |
| 10+ Years | 11% | 27.6% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 17.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.3% | 10.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 10.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.2% | 11.3% | -7.9% | 1.9% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 6.9% | 0.3% | 6.6% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 14.9% | 46.2% | -31.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 38.8% | 6.5% | 32.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitechapel Road was 1633.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 881.9% higher than the Whitechapel average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Whitechapel Road has the highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Whitechapel and the 8th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 370.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Whitechapel Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2018-12-06 | £15,336 |
| 28 Whitechapel Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £19,250,000 | 2018-05-31 | £18,590,886 |
| 16 - 18 Whitechapel Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £531,000 | 2016-01-13 | £519,621 |
| 28 Whitechapel Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,375,000 | 2015-06-30 | £4,570,398 |
| 14B Whitechapel Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2014-01-29 | £416,408 |
E1 1EW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E1 1EW 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 53 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,096 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Barnett Primary School Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 222 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE School 47a Brick Lane , Spitalfields E1 6PU | 3out of 4 | 275 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kobi Nazrul Primary School Settles Street , Whitechapel E1 1JP | 3out of 4 | 364 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Underwood Road , Whitechapel E1 5AW | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 495 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 | 1out of 4 | 442 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 815 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 816 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,222 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,853 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,873 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,921 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,994 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 | 3,093 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,769 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,774 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Complete Works 3rd Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 130 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Academy 46 Whitechapel Road , Whitechapel E1 1JX | - not rated | 254 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Mizan School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 254 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 526 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 660 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hichki | 16-18 Whitechapel Road | 2 yd | |
| Nanna Biryani,Nowab Food,Old Dhaka Food,Ghoraoa Khickori,Kachi Biryani | 14 Whitechapel Road | 2 yd | |
| Patisserie East Ltd | 42 Whitechapel Road | 42 yd | |
| Baristas Lounge, E1 Burger & Shake k Kitchen Whitechapel | 57-59 Whitechapel Road | 46 yd | |
| The Corner London City Restaurant | 42 Adler Street | 61 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nags Head | Nags Head Public House, 17-19 Whitechapel Road | 63 yd | |
| Apples and Pears | 26 Osborn Street | 174 yd | |
| The Buxton | 42 Osborn Street | 174 yd | |
| White Hart | White Hart Public House, 89 Whitechapel High Street | 232 yd | |
| Castle | 44 Commercial Road | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halal Fried Chicken (HFC) | 127 Whitechapel Road | 171 yd | |
| Lucky Tea | Omescape, First Floor, 75 Greenfield Road | 179 yd | |
| Delhi & Co | 1st Floor, 5 Osborn Street | 181 yd | |
| Exmouth Coffee Co. | 83 Whitechapel High Street | 232 yd | |
| Majabi Grill | 27 Greatorex Street | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Black Lion House, 45 Whitechapel Road | 63 yd | |
| Easy As Fresh Ltd | Unit 1, 18 Plumbers Row | 115 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 Fieldgate Street | 248 yd | |
| Yo Yo Oriental Supermarket | 61a Alie Street | 360 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 2 Southwest Block, Goodmans Fields | 373 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hayaa Fitness WHITECHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 101 yd |
| Al-Mizan School WHITECHAPEL ROAD | 161 yd | |
| Davenant Centre (Closed) Whitechapel Road | 343 yd | |
| Attlee Youth And Community Centre THRAWL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 423 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (London City Campus) (Closed) Central House Central House Whitechapel High Street | health and fitness suite | 482 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Aldgate) ALIE STREET | health and fitness suite | 535 yd |
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 583 yd |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 616 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Spitalfields) (Closed) Brushfield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 638 yd |
| The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club PRESCOT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 671 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 16.7% |
| Median download speed | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.