Back Church Lane is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 1LQ is located in the Whitechapel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bethnal Green and Bow. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Back Church Lane, London, E1 1LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 8BU, E1 8GF, E1 8RZ, E1 1PF, E1 8RY, E1 1LY, E1 8GD, E1 1PE, E1 8GG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 1LQ is primarily male, with 61.8% 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 | 37.8% | 38.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -12.8% |
| Male | 62.2% | 61.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 12.8% |
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 1LQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.3% 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 | 83.5% | 78.3% | -5.2% | 37.9% | 40.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.6% | 15.4% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -28.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (95.6%) 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 | 71.5% | 66.7% | -4.8% | 48.4% | 18.3% |
| Good health | 25.6% | 28.9% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -8.8% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 1LQ this area, 2.4% 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 76.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 13.6% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 81.3% | 76.4% | -4.9% | 33.8% | 42.6% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.5% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.7% 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 | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 6.6% | 5.1% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 4.4% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 4.8% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 74.8% | 73.7% | -1.1% | 81.4% | -7.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, just 39.1% 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 | 49.3% | 39.1% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -44.1% |
| European Union | 18.3% | 34.6% | 16.3% | 6.1% | 28.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.9% | 11.8% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 6.9% | 4.1% | -2.8% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14% 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 | 47.8% | 39.3% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -43.9% |
| 10+ Years | 16.4% | 14% | -2.4% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 19.3% | 14.6% | -4.7% | 2.9% | 11.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 23.2% | 12.6% | 2.2% | 21.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.3% | 76.7% | -25.4% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 8.5% | 0.3% | 8.2% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 10.3% | 1.5% | 8.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Back Church Lane was 25.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.6% lower than the Whitechapel average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Back Church Lane has the lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Whitechapel and the 30th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Back Church Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-03-20 | £532,215 |
| 75 Back Church Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2024-03-12 | £836,337 |
| 73 Back Church Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-06-06 | £446,950 |
| 27 Back Church Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,840 | 2023-05-03 | £2,729 |
| 51 Back Church Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2023-01-27 | £695,275 |
E1 1LQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 1LQ 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 | 225 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 158 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 96 |
| Information and communication | 38 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 227 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 250 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School Wellclose Square , Stepney E1 8HY | 4out of 4 | 378 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kobi Nazrul Primary School Settles Street , Whitechapel E1 1JP | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Barnett Primary School Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 506 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 | 437 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,333 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 | 1,682 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,592 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,832 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,891 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,959 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 | 2,655 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 | 3,409 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,039 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,237 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 552 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Complete Works 3rd Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 569 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 582 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 583 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Academy 46 Whitechapel Road , Whitechapel E1 1JX | - not rated | 611 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermanos Coffee Roasters | Unit G04 The Loom, 14 Gowers Walk | 70 yd | |
| Bento Bab | 12 Hooper Street | 124 yd | |
| Pure & Fresh | 11 Hooper Street | 124 yd | |
| The Empress | 141 Leman Street | 131 yd | |
| Long Shot Coffee | 127 Leman Street | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog & Truck | 72 Back Church Lane | 115 yd | |
| Brown Bear | Brown Bear Public House, 139 Leman Street | 131 yd | |
| Sir Sydney Smith | 22 Dock Street | 229 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 40 Leman Street | 251 yd | |
| The Oliver Conquest | 70 Leman Street | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgers LDN | 141 Leman Street | 131 yd | |
| Leman's Coffee Shop | 121 Leman Street | 131 yd | |
| Zia Lucia | 12 Piazza Walk | 217 yd | |
| Banoful | 159 Cannon Street Road | 425 yd | |
| Secrets of Calcutta | 153 Cannon Street Road | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tian Tian Markets | unit 2 & 3, 18 Piazza Walk | 216 yd | |
| Yo Yo Oriental Supermarket | 61a Alie Street | 348 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 2 Southwest Block, Goodmans Fields | 376 yd | |
| Tesco | 90 Mansell Street, London | 424 yd | |
| Tesco | 90 Mansell Street | 424 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 133 yd |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 315 yd | |
| The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club PRESCOT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 341 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Aldgate) ALIE STREET | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Tower Hill) (Closed) MANSELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 546 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 574 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Tower Bridge) HAYDON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 582 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (London City Campus) (Closed) Central House Central House Whitechapel High Street | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Hayaa Fitness WHITECHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 621 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 | 299.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 287.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.