New Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 2AX 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 New Road, London, E1 2AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 1HE, E1 2AN, E1 2AW, E1 2AU, E1 1HL, E1 2DA, E1 2AT, E1 1HS, E1 2AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1 2AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 50.1% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.9% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 2AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.7% 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 | 64.1% | 56.7% | -7.4% | 37.9% | 18.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 32.3% | 7.9% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 46.5% | 49.6% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 31.8% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 11.6% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 45.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 14.4% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 7% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.2% | 6% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 23.2% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.7% | 45.1% | -1.6% | 33.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 11.6% | 2.8% | -8.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.7% 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 | 32.5% | 51.6% | 19.1% | 1.1% | 50.5% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 42.9% | 30.7% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -50.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 55.4% 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 | 55% | 55.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| European Union | 9% | 11.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.5% | 26.8% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 21.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.2% | 55.2% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -28.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 24.3% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 14.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 4.5% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 23% | 10.1% | -12.9% | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 11.6% | 46.2% | -34.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 57.9% | 6.5% | 51.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road was 44.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.2% lower than the Whitechapel average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Whitechapel and the 65th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 New Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2022-08-03 | £442,933 |
| Q M B Innovation Centre, 42 New Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2019-12-09 | £104,082 |
| 34 New Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,500 | 2018-03-29 | £3,214 |
| 20 New Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2004-07-14 | £995,714 |
| 20 New Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2002-07-19 | £582,857 |
E1 2AX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2AX 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 | 91 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 100 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,877 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 | 230 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Junior Mixed School Henriques Street , E1 1NB | - not rated | 320 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Infant School Henriques Street , E1 1NB | - not rated | 320 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bigland Green Primary School Bigland Street , Wapping E1 2ND | 4out of 4 | 349 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 113 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | - not rated | 216 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 250 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | - not rated | 250 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 627 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,771 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,248 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,347 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,130 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,227 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,833 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,833 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,396 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 5,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 69 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Daffodil Preparatory School 161 - 163 Commercial Road , Tower Hamlets E1 2DA | - not rated | 98 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grenfell Special School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 118 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 176 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Islamic School 59-66 Greenfield Road , E1 1EJ | - not rated | 236 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosy Coffee Cafe | 34 New Road | 4 yd | |
| Donatella (Cafe) Ltd | 31-31a Nelson Street | 125 yd | |
| Amigos Burgers & Shakes Whitechapel | 156 Commercial Road | 134 yd | |
| The Italian Gelatto Co. | 89-91 New Road | 134 yd | |
| Sahara Grill | 49-53 New Road | 134 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 | 114 yd | |
| Good Samaritan | 87 Turner Street | 206 yd | |
| Hungerford Arms | 240 Commercial Road | 314 yd | |
| Dog & Truck | 72 Back Church Lane | 492 yd | |
| Nags Head | Nags Head Public House, 17-19 Whitechapel Road | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BaxterStorey | Qmb Innovation Centre, 42 New Road | 4 yd | |
| Bonbons Whitechapel | 47 New Road | 43 yd | |
| Smokin'Wok | 84 Myrdle Street | 118 yd | |
| The Hungry Cow | 111a Commercial Road | 173 yd | |
| CUPP Bubble Tea | 101 Fieldgate Street | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 4 Fieldgate Street | 237 yd | |
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 284 yd | |
| Easy As Fresh Ltd | Unit 1, 18 Plumbers Row | 362 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 472 yd | |
| Tesco | Black Lion House, 45 Whitechapel Road | 515 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 311 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 357 yd |
| Davenant Centre (Closed) Whitechapel Road | 363 yd | |
| Al-Mizan School WHITECHAPEL ROAD | 374 yd | |
| Hayaa Fitness WHITECHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 395 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 468 yd | |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 522 yd |
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 552 yd | |
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 676 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 12.0% |
| 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 | 4.0% |
| Median download speed | 59.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.