Cavell Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 2BS 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 Cavell Street, London, E1 2BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 2DU, E1 2BP, E1 2HP, E1 2DY, E1 2HL, E1 2JD, E1 2DT, E1 2DS, E1 2JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 2BS, 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 | 47.2% | 53.1% | 5.9% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 52.8% | 46.9% | -5.9% | 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 2BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 63.9% | 55.6% | -8.3% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.5% | 33.3% | 15.8% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 1.5% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 5.4% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 47.2% | 53.1% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 35% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 7.8% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 1.9% | -4.5% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 57.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 14.2% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.2% | 6.2% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 12.7% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.5% | 57.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 23.9% |
| Other | 9.8% | 2.7% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.7% 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 | 31.3% | 39.4% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 38.3% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 51.1% | 41.7% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -39.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 50.8% 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 | 58.4% | 50.8% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -32.4% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 20.1% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 14.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.6% | 22% | -1.6% | 5.6% | 16.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.5% | 50.8% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -32.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 22.7% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 9.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 10.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.9% | 6.8% | -15.1% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 76.7% | -14.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 8.3% | 0.6% | 7.7% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 18% | 46.2% | -28.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 44.4% | 6.5% | 37.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cavell Street was 259.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 196.9% higher than the Stepney Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cavell Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 14 local areas in Stepney Green and the 170th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.2%.

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 1 Greenwich Court Cavell Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-01-08 | £299,485 |
| Flat 14 Greenwich Court Cavell Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-09-04 | £269,178 |
| Flat 7 Greenwich Court Cavell Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2017-11-24 | £278,689 |
| Flat 11 Greenwich Court Cavell Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2017-05-12 | £388,255 |
| Flat 3 Greenwich Court Cavell Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2017-04-21 | £387,430 |
E1 2BS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,024 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 | 336 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School Sutton Street , Stepney E1 0BD | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Michael's Junior School Sutton Street , Commercial Road E1 0BD | - not rated | 396 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St Michael's Infant School Sutton Street , Commercial Road E1 0BD | - not rated | 396 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithy Street Primary School Smithy Street , Stepney E1 3BW | - not rated | 569 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 235 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | - not rated | 235 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 284 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 531 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,077 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,488 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,121 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,174 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 | 2,495 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,495 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,497 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,135 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 5,405 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 99 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Daffodil Preparatory School 161 - 163 Commercial Road , Tower Hamlets E1 2DA | - not rated | 316 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayasofia Primary School 130 Cavell Street , E1 2JA | - not rated | 323 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 352 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Islamic College London 56 Bigland Street , Tower Hamlets E1 2ND | - not rated | 353 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beans & Beyond Xpress | 47a Cavell Street | 39 yd | |
| Momoland, Tendergreens, Nine Seas, Barclay Prime | 16-18 Philpot Street | 85 yd | |
| Bonezzai | 16 Philpot Street | 89 yd | |
| McDonalds | 201-217 Commercial Road | 112 yd | |
| Ruyam Turkish Restaurant | 230 Commercial Road | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerford Arms | 240 Commercial Road | 143 yd | |
| Mad George Tavern | George Tavern, 373 Commercial Road | 360 yd | |
| Good Samaritan | 87 Turner Street | 370 yd | |
| The Griff Inn Bar & Kitchen | BSLA Building (St Bartholomew & The Royal London School of Medicine & Dentistry), 4 Newark Street | 384 yd | |
| London Hospital Tavern | 176 Whitechapel Road | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFC Watney Market | 273 Commercial Road | 106 yd | |
| Subway | 232 Commercial Road | 143 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 275 Commercial Road | 204 yd | |
| Beyond Boba- Whitechapel | 349 Commercial Road | 204 yd | |
| Alauddin Sweets | 303 Commercial Road | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 112 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 204 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 236 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 Fieldgate Street | 562 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Foodstore, 1 Cambridge Heath Road | 708 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 195 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 340 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 370 yd | |
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 420 yd | |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 502 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 547 yd | |
| Davenant Centre (Closed) Whitechapel Road | 617 yd | |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 669 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 | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.