Settles Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 1JP 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 Settles Street, London, E1 1JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 1JR, E1 1JN, E1 1JW, E1 1HS, E1 1AS, E1 1EU, E1 1EJ, E1 1ES, E1 1HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1 1JP 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 1JP, 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 Settles Street was 165.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.5% lower than the Whitechapel average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Settles Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Whitechapel and the 289th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64A Settles Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-11-06 | £327,609 |
| Flat 1 30 Settles Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-07-29 | £507,163 |
| 34 Settles Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2021-08-27 | £462,597 |
| 2 Settles Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,525,000 | 2019-11-26 | £1,518,666 |
| 24A Settles Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2018-12-07 | £490,746 |
E1 1JP 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 1JP 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 | 1,548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,132 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 | 107 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Barnett Primary School Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE School 47a Brick Lane , Spitalfields E1 6PU | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osmani Primary School Vallance Road , Whitechapel E1 5AD | 3out of 4 | 549 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 | 210 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 554 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 667 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,466 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,834 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,036 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 4,105 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,189 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 | 3,121 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,174 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,590 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,995 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London East Academy 46 Whitechapel Road , Whitechapel E1 1JX | - not rated | 85 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Mizan School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 85 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 260 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Complete Works 3rd Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 390 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 410 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maedah Grill | Ground, 42 Fieldgate Street | 96 yd | |
| Coffee & Cones | 58 Fieldgate Street | 96 yd | |
| Dilpasand | 111-113 Commercial Road | 137 yd | |
| The Italian Gelatto Co. | 89-91 New Road | 140 yd | |
| Sahara Grill | 49-53 New Road | 140 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 | 180 yd | |
| Good Samaritan | 87 Turner Street | 277 yd | |
| Nags Head | Nags Head Public House, 17-19 Whitechapel Road | 330 yd | |
| Boom Battle Bar Aldgate East | 19 Chaucer Gardens | 379 yd | |
| Castle | 44 Commercial Road | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Tea | Omescape, First Floor, 75 Greenfield Road | 98 yd | |
| Smokin'Wok | 84 Myrdle Street | 102 yd | |
| The Hungry Cow | 111a Commercial Road | 137 yd | |
| Bonbons Whitechapel | 47 New Road | 171 yd | |
| CUPP Bubble Tea | 101 Fieldgate Street | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 4 Fieldgate Street | 96 yd | |
| Easy As Fresh Ltd | Unit 1, 18 Plumbers Row | 181 yd | |
| Tesco | Black Lion House, 45 Whitechapel Road | 330 yd | |
| Tian Tian Markets | unit 2 & 3, 18 Piazza Walk | 465 yd | |
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 468 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Mizan School WHITECHAPEL ROAD | 210 yd | |
| Hayaa Fitness WHITECHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 218 yd |
| Davenant Centre (Closed) Whitechapel Road | 279 yd | |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 501 yd |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 620 yd | |
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 665 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 16.3% |
| 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 | 6.3% |
| Median download speed | 59.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.