Christian Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 1RS 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 Christian Street, London, E1 1RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 1NU, E1 1DD, E1 1RH, E1 1RD, E1 1NB, E1 1NL, E1 1PY, E1 1QB, E1 1QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1 1RS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 47.7% | 47.2% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 52.3% | 52.8% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 1RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% 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 | 42.7% | 50.9% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 32.1% | -12.4% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 8.2% | 5.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 45.4% | 51.6% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 27.7% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 14.6% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 4.2% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 27.8% | 26.5% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 9.9% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 10.5% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 11.7% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 35.8% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 9.5% | 3.7% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.5% 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 | 70.1% | 50% | -20.1% | 1.1% | 48.9% |
| Chinese | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 9.5% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 15% | 24.5% | 9.5% | 81.4% | -56.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, just 45.8% 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 | 53.9% | 45.8% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -37.4% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 17.1% | 13.9% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 7.9% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 37.1% | 24.5% | -12.6% | 5.6% | 18.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.5% 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 | 52.4% | 45.8% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -37.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 31.5% | 26.8% | 9.8% | 21.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 8.3% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 5.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.7% | 9.3% | -21.4% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.4% | 37.2% | -23.8% |
| Christian | 17.1% | 46.2% | -29.1% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 60.2% | 6.5% | 53.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Christian Street was 355.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.2% higher than the Whitechapel average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Christian Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Whitechapel and the 105th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 109.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143A Christian Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2003-06-09 | £659,483 |
| 143A Christian Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 1995-12-18 | £646,773 |
E1 1RS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 1RS 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 | 50 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Gosling Junior Mixed School Henriques Street , E1 1NB | - not rated | 86 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Infant School Henriques Street , E1 1NB | - not rated | 86 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 158 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kobi Nazrul Primary School Settles Street , Whitechapel E1 1JP | 3out of 4 | 181 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bigland Green Primary School Bigland Street , Wapping E1 2ND | 4out of 4 | 383 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 | - not rated | 71 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 259 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 355 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | - not rated | 355 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy London Dock 6 Virginia Street , E1W 2AD | - not rated | 683 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,720 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,209 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,270 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,159 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,308 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,036 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,631 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 5,262 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East London Islamic School 59-66 Greenfield Road , E1 1EJ | - not rated | 139 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grenfell Special School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 141 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 178 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 182 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Daffodil Preparatory School 161 - 163 Commercial Road , Tower Hamlets E1 2DA | - not rated | 227 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Periland | 93-95 Commercial Road | 57 yd | |
| Dilpasand | 111-113 Commercial Road | 69 yd | |
| Lahore Kebab House | 2-4 Umberston Street | 77 yd | |
| Nando's | 116-118 Commercial Street | 91 yd | |
| Shalamar Kebab House | 154 Commercial Road | 91 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog & Truck | 72 Back Church Lane | 258 yd | |
| The Griff Inn Bar & Kitchen | BSLA Building (St Bartholomew & The Royal London School of Medicine & Dentistry), 4 Newark Street | 311 yd | |
| Boom Battle Bar Aldgate East | 19 Chaucer Gardens | 318 yd | |
| Castle | 44 Commercial Road | 386 yd | |
| Good Samaritan | 87 Turner Street | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hungry Cow | 111a Commercial Road | 69 yd | |
| Smokin'Wok | 84 Myrdle Street | 135 yd | |
| Bonbons Whitechapel | 47 New Road | 193 yd | |
| Lucky Tea | Omescape, First Floor, 75 Greenfield Road | 209 yd | |
| BaxterStorey | Qmb Innovation Centre, 42 New Road | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy As Fresh Ltd | Unit 1, 18 Plumbers Row | 254 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 Fieldgate Street | 289 yd | |
| Tian Tian Markets | unit 2 & 3, 18 Piazza Walk | 359 yd | |
| Tesco | Black Lion House, 45 Whitechapel Road | 430 yd | |
| Yo Yo Oriental Supermarket | 61a Alie Street | 445 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hayaa Fitness WHITECHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 366 yd |
| Al-Mizan School WHITECHAPEL ROAD | 381 yd | |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 389 yd |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 430 yd |
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| Davenant Centre (Closed) Whitechapel Road | 472 yd | |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 508 yd | |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 592 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Aldgate) ALIE STREET | health and fitness suite | 604 yd |
| The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club PRESCOT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 642 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 | 42.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.1% |
| 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 | 57.1% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.