Cavell Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 2BN is located in the Whitechapel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bethnal Green and Bow. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cavell Street, London, E1 2BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 2JB, E1 2BP, E1 2JD, E1 2HD, E1 2HS, E1 2HL, E1 2HX, E1 2BS, E1 2JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 2BN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 49.4% | 53.1% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 50.6% | 46.9% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 2BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% 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 | 53.3% | 54.5% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 36.6% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 1.4% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 50.3% | 50.5% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 34.7% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 8.6% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 26.4% | 20.7% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 8.6% | 2.1% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.9% | 6.2% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 17.9% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.2% | 42.1% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 8.3% |
| Other | 10.6% | 2.8% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.3% 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 | 47.8% | 52.3% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 51.2% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 30.4% | 23.3% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -58.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 53.1% 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 | 54.8% | 53.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 10.2% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.2% | 30.3% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 24.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.2% | 53.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 23.1% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.6% | 9.4% | -17.2% | 1.9% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 8% | 0.6% | 7.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 6.9% | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.2% | 37.2% | -23.0% |
| Christian | 21.2% | 46.2% | -25.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 58.4% | 6.5% | 51.9% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cavell Street was 157.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.7% higher than the Stepney Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cavell Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 15 local areas in Stepney Green and the 301st highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% 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 11 Wilton Court Cavell Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-01-31 | £352,363 |
| Flat 1 Wilton Court Cavell Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-01-18 | £481,003 |
| Flat 12 Wilton Court Cavell Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-11-29 | £372,283 |
| Flat 19 Wilton Court Cavell Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2023-04-14 | £325,134 |
| Flat 14 Wilton Court Cavell Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2017-04-05 | £433,283 |
E1 2BN 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 2BN 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 | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigland Green Primary School Bigland Street , Wapping E1 2ND | 4out of 4 | 446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kobi Nazrul Primary School Settles Street , Whitechapel E1 1JP | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School Sutton Street , Stepney E1 0BD | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Park Primary School Smithy Street , Stepney E1 3BW | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 649 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 | 270 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 321 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 473 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 487 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 722 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 | 1,890 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,338 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,891 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,489 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 4,628 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,599 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,525 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,140 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 5,432 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date Palm Primary School 60 Nelsons Street , First Floor E1 2DE | - not rated | 191 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 195 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 323 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 382 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 502 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gourmet Hut | 81 Cavell Street | 43 yd | |
| Beans & Beyond Xpress | 47a Cavell Street | 62 yd | |
| Momoland, Tendergreens, Nine Seas, Barclay Prime | 16-18 Philpot Street | 151 yd | |
| Bonezzai | 16 Philpot Street | 162 yd | |
| McDonalds | 201-217 Commercial Road | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerford Arms | 240 Commercial Road | 235 yd | |
| Good Samaritan | 87 Turner Street | 317 yd | |
| The Griff Inn Bar & Kitchen | BSLA Building (St Bartholomew & The Royal London School of Medicine & Dentistry), 4 Newark Street | 357 yd | |
| London Hospital Tavern | 176 Whitechapel Road | 369 yd | |
| Mad George Tavern | George Tavern, 373 Commercial Road | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFC Watney Market | 273 Commercial Road | 203 yd | |
| Subway | 232 Commercial Road | 235 yd | |
| Mkazone | 120 Stepney Way | 244 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 275 Commercial Road | 274 yd | |
| Beyond Boba- Whitechapel | 349 Commercial Road | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 194 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 274 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 335 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 Fieldgate Street | 538 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Foodstore, 1 Cambridge Heath Road | 609 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 285 yd |
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 321 yd | |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 427 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 468 yd | |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 553 yd | |
| Davenant Centre (Closed) Whitechapel Road | 564 yd | |
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 601 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 14.23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 14.23 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.15 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.