Commercial Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 1LF is located in the Whitechapel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bethnal Green and Bow. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Commercial Road, London, E1 1LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 1ER, E1 1LA, E1 1AJ, E1 1AN, E1 1LP, E1 1NY, E1 1NZ, E1 1ND, E1 1EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 1LF is primarily male, with 57.3% 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 | 42.2% | 42.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -8.3% |
| Male | 57.8% | 57.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 8.3% |
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 1LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 85.3% 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 | 80.2% | 85.3% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 47.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.9% | 8.5% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -35.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 65.9% | 61.8% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 33.1% | 4.8% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -9.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
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 1LF this area, 4.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 80.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 18.2% | -13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -9.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.6% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -10.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 82% | 80.3% | -1.7% | 33.8% | 46.5% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2.9% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58% 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 | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 6.3% | 6.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 5.9% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 10.5% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 71.3% | 58% | -13.3% | 81.4% | -23.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, just 38% 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 | 48% | 38% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -45.2% |
| European Union | 20.2% | 29.6% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 23.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 16.8% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 6.3% | 4.5% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.2% 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 | 44.8% | 38.2% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -45.0% |
| 10+ Years | 15.7% | 15.2% | -0.5% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.6% | 12.4% | -4.2% | 2.9% | 9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.3% | 21.3% | 7.0% | 2.2% | 19.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 12.9% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.6% | 76.7% | -26.1% |
| Ireland | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| France | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 8.3% | 1.5% | 6.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 24.7% | 46.2% | -21.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commercial Road was 483.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 190.5% higher than the Whitechapel average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Commercial Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Whitechapel and the 57th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 123.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.4%.
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 602 Dryden Building, 37 Commercial Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2024-11-22 | £488,902 |
| Flat 501 Dryden Building, 37 Commercial Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-06-07 | £380,634 |
| Flat 505 Dryden Building, 37 Commercial Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-10-20 | £358,642 |
| Flat 310 Dryden Building, 37 Commercial Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-10-16 | £422,510 |
| Flat 106 Dryden Building, 37 Commercial Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £519,800 | 2023-07-06 | £515,500 |
E1 1LF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 1LF 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 | 132 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 77 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 50 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 1,614 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,347 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 | 266 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Barnett Primary School Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 273 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 292 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE School 47a Brick Lane , Spitalfields E1 6PU | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 295 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 886 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,329 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 | 1,411 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,811 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,911 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,991 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,049 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 | 2,964 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 | 3,321 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,815 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,965 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 266 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Academy 46 Whitechapel Road , Whitechapel E1 1JX | - not rated | 278 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Mizan School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 278 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 421 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 511 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Hearts Coffee & Organics | 52 Commercial Road | 77 yd | |
| Icon College Cafe | 1-13 Adler Street | 77 yd | |
| Amber | Unit 6 Goodman's Field, Piazza Walk | 119 yd | |
| Benugo | 33-35 Commercial Road | 125 yd | |
| The Corner London City Restaurant | 42 Adler Street | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boom Battle Bar Aldgate East | 19 Chaucer Gardens | 154 yd | |
| Castle | 44 Commercial Road | 202 yd | |
| Dog & Truck | 72 Back Church Lane | 254 yd | |
| Nags Head | Nags Head Public House, 17-19 Whitechapel Road | 261 yd | |
| White Hart | White Hart Public House, 89 Whitechapel High Street | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Tea | Omescape, First Floor, 75 Greenfield Road | 147 yd | |
| The Hungry Cow | 111a Commercial Road | 218 yd | |
| Smokin'Wok | 84 Myrdle Street | 258 yd | |
| Zia Lucia | 12 Piazza Walk | 270 yd | |
| Delhi & Co | 1st Floor, 5 Osborn Street | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy As Fresh Ltd | Unit 1, 18 Plumbers Row | 113 yd | |
| Tian Tian Markets | unit 2 & 3, 18 Piazza Walk | 246 yd | |
| Tesco | Black Lion House, 45 Whitechapel Road | 261 yd | |
| Yo Yo Oriental Supermarket | 61a Alie Street | 281 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 Fieldgate Street | 281 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hayaa Fitness WHITECHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 255 yd |
| Al-Mizan School WHITECHAPEL ROAD | 298 yd | |
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 410 yd |
| Davenant Centre (Closed) Whitechapel Road | 452 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Aldgate) ALIE STREET | health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (London City Campus) (Closed) Central House Central House Whitechapel High Street | health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club PRESCOT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 545 yd |
| Attlee Youth And Community Centre THRAWL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 577 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 585 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Tower Hill) (Closed) MANSELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 619 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 | 314.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 307.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.