Commercial Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 2BT 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 Commercial Road, London, E1 2BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 2NE, E1 2DD, E1 2DS, E1 2NB, E1 2DE, E1 2DT, E1 2DN, E1 2DY, E1 2DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 2BT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 46.2% | 53.3% | 7.1% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 53.8% | 46.7% | -7.1% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 2BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.4% 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 | 75.3% | 71.4% | -3.9% | 37.9% | 33.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.1% | 23.2% | 7.1% | 44.2% | -21.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 56% | 54.5% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 34.3% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 8.7% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around E1 2BT this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 50.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.7% | 9.5% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 8.6% | 1.9% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.7% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 15.2% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.7% | 50.6% | -3.1% | 33.8% | 16.8% |
| Other | 13.3% | 3.7% | -9.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.1% 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 | 10.6% | 18.1% | 7.5% | 1.1% | 17.0% |
| Chinese | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 11.8% | 11.1% | 2.5% | 9.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 65.2% | 34.1% | -31.1% | 81.4% | -47.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, just 41.1% 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 | 44% | 41.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -42.1% |
| European Union | 22% | 20.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 14.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 8.1% | 2.4% | -5.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 11.5% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.1% | 19.5% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 13.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.9% 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 | 43.6% | 41.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -42.1% |
| 10+ Years | 12.1% | 13.9% | 1.8% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.1% | 9.4% | -6.7% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.6% | 14.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 12.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 20.9% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 19.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.9% | 76.7% | -36.8% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 11.9% | 0.6% | 11.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 9.8% | 1.2% | 8.6% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 27.2% | 46.2% | -19.0% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 30.3% | 6.5% | 23.8% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commercial Road was 577.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 564.8% higher than the Stepney Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Commercial Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 14 local areas in Stepney Green and the 46th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 56.7%.
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 10 Shiraj Tower, 201 Commercial Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £349,999 | 2018-11-28 | £329,104 |
| Cheviot House, 227 - 233 Commercial Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £28,000,000 | 2017-10-26 | £24,622,134 |
| Flat 6 219 Commercial Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2017-04-28 | £575,602 |
| Flat 5 219 Commercial Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2017-04-28 | £611,024 |
| Flat 5 225 Commercial Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2017-04-28 | £442,771 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Commercial Road, London, E1 2BT has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 7 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Commercial Road, London, E1 2BT has very low surface water flood risk.
2 of 7 properties (28.57%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
The percentage of student residents living in E1 2BT 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 | 81 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,001 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 | 216 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kobi Nazrul Primary School Settles Street , Whitechapel E1 1JP | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Junior Mixed School Henriques Street , E1 1NB | - not rated | 480 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Infant School Henriques Street , E1 1NB | - not rated | 480 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School Sutton Street , Stepney E1 0BD | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 96 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | - not rated | 96 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 147 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | - not rated | 418 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,005 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,259 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,458 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,283 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 | 2,635 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,635 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,354 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,281 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daffodil Preparatory School 161 - 163 Commercial Road , Tower Hamlets E1 2DA | - not rated | 179 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 233 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 240 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 271 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Islamic College London 56 Bigland Street , Tower Hamlets E1 2ND | - not rated | 295 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 201-217 Commercial Road | 48 yd | |
| Bonezzai | 16 Philpot Street | 59 yd | |
| Lahore One Restaurant | 218 Commercial Road | 65 yd | |
| Momoland, Tendergreens, Nine Seas, Barclay Prime | 16-18 Philpot Street | 66 yd | |
| Ruyam Turkish Restaurant | 230 Commercial Road | 79 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerford Arms | 240 Commercial Road | 79 yd | |
| The Griff Inn Bar & Kitchen | BSLA Building (St Bartholomew & The Royal London School of Medicine & Dentistry), 4 Newark Street | 311 yd | |
| Good Samaritan | 87 Turner Street | 339 yd | |
| Mad George Tavern | George Tavern, 373 Commercial Road | 468 yd | |
| London Hospital Tavern | 176 Whitechapel Road | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 232 Commercial Road | 79 yd | |
| PFC Watney Market | 273 Commercial Road | 172 yd | |
| BaxterStorey | Qmb Innovation Centre, 42 New Road | 242 yd | |
| Bonbons Whitechapel | 47 New Road | 252 yd | |
| Watney Caffe Italia Ltd | 54 Watney Street | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 48 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 240 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 303 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 Fieldgate Street | 472 yd | |
| Easy As Fresh Ltd | Unit 1, 18 Plumbers Row | 591 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 99 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 222 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 293 yd | |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 520 yd | |
| Davenant Centre (Closed) Whitechapel Road | 567 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 602 yd | |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 608 yd |
| Al-Mizan School WHITECHAPEL ROAD | 609 yd | |
| Hayaa Fitness WHITECHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 633 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 | 86.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 39.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 39.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 37.8% |
| 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 | 13.5% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 130.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.