Ellen Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 1PE is located in the Whitechapel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bethnal Green and Bow. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ellen Street, London, E1 1PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 1PF, E1 1PG, E1 1LY, E1 1RR, E1 1NA, E1 1NE, E1 1NH, E1 1PT, E1 1PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 1PE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 52.1% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 52.4% | 47.9% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 1PE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.9% 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 | 49.1% | 48.9% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 39.5% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.4% | 50.6% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 31.8% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 11.4% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 3.2% | -4.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.9% | 25.7% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 8.5% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 7.6% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 19% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 35.3% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 12.9% | 2.1% | -10.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 16.2% 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 | 58.3% | 65.7% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 64.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 23.2% | 16.2% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -65.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 50.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.2% | 50.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -32.9% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 11% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 3.3% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.4% | 31.3% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 25.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.5% | 50.3% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -32.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 26% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 16.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 7.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.3% | 11% | -15.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 8% | 1.2% | 6.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.3% | 37.2% | -24.9% |
| Christian | 10.8% | 46.2% | -35.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 66.1% | 6.5% | 59.6% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ellen Street was 110.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% lower than the Whitechapel average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ellen Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Whitechapel and the 278th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Ellen Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2012-09-18 | £295,172 |
| 42 Ellen Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2008-05-23 | £318,215 |
| 38 Ellen Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2008-01-22 | £409,759 |
| 42 Ellen Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £198,500 | 2007-10-26 | £267,001 |
| 38 Ellen Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £138,500 | 2004-09-08 | £330,242 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 1PE 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 | 88 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Other | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 150 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Junior Mixed School Henriques Street , E1 1NB | - not rated | 207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Infant School Henriques Street , E1 1NB | - not rated | 207 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shapla Primary School Wellclose Square , E1 8HY | - not rated | 292 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School Wellclose Square , Stepney E1 8HY | 3out of 4 | 292 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 | - not rated | 333 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy London Dock 6 Virginia Street , E1W 2AD | - not rated | 421 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 521 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | - not rated | 521 yd | Community 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 | 1,817 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,977 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,432 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,218 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,577 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 | 2,780 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,208 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,208 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,876 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 5,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OMG Education 85 Commercial Street , E1 6BG | - not rated | 172 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 373 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Islamic School 59-66 Greenfield Road , E1 1EJ | - not rated | 383 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grenfell Special School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 417 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 452 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 109 yd | |
| Brazilian Snacks | A69, 25 Cable Street | 195 yd | |
| Bento Bab | 12 Hooper Street | 220 yd | |
| Pure & Fresh | 11 Hooper Street | 220 yd | |
| Red Chilli | 137 Leman Street | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog & Truck | 72 Back Church Lane | 86 yd | |
| Brown Bear | Brown Bear Public House, 139 Leman Street | 229 yd | |
| Boom Battle Bar Aldgate East | 19 Chaucer Gardens | 311 yd | |
| Sir Sydney Smith | 22 Dock Street | 316 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 40 Leman Street | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leman's Coffee Shop | 121 Leman Street | 230 yd | |
| Burgers LDN | 141 Leman Street | 230 yd | |
| Zia Lucia | 12 Piazza Walk | 260 yd | |
| Banoful | 159 Cannon Street Road | 328 yd | |
| Secrets of Calcutta | 153 Cannon Street Road | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tian Tian Markets | unit 2 & 3, 18 Piazza Walk | 249 yd | |
| Yo Yo Oriental Supermarket | 61a Alie Street | 383 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 2 Southwest Block, Goodmans Fields | 415 yd | |
| Easy As Fresh Ltd | Unit 1, 18 Plumbers Row | 434 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Vaughan Way | 485 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 227 yd |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 340 yd | |
| The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club PRESCOT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 434 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Aldgate) ALIE STREET | health and fitness suite | 471 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 480 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Tower Hill) (Closed) MANSELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 518 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 570 yd | |
| Hayaa Fitness WHITECHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 599 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 | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.