Nelson Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 2DL 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 Nelson Street, London, E1 2DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 2AS, E1 2DE, E1 2AU, E1 2DD, E1 2DA, E1 2AW, E1 2DN, E1 2JF, E1 2BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 2DL, 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 | 47.6% | 53.3% | 5.7% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 52.4% | 46.7% | -5.7% | 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 2DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.2% 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% | 65.2% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 27.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 29.5% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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% | 55.4% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 28% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 12.4% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 63.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 13.5% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 4.1% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 9.8% | -4.3% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.7% | 63.9% | 17.2% | 33.8% | 30.1% |
| Other | 11.6% | 1.5% | -10.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.3% 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 | 32.5% | 41.4% | 8.9% | 1.1% | 40.3% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 1.3% | -4.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 42.9% | 44.3% | 1.4% | 81.4% | -37.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 53.6% 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% | 53.6% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| European Union | 9% | 26.1% | 17.1% | 6.1% | 20.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.5% | 13.4% | -14.1% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.2% | 53.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 11.1% | 3.8% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 10.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 5.9% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 23% | 19% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 17.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 7.8% | 0.3% | 7.5% |
| Germany | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Italy | 6.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 11.2% | 46.2% | -35.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 42.1% | 6.5% | 35.6% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Street was 244.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.7% higher than the Whitechapel average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Nelson Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Whitechapel and the 182nd highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 156.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nelson Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2023-02-15 | £681,192 |
| 1 Nelson Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2009-03-16 | £777,079 |
| 49 Nelson Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2000-02-02 | £392,531 |
| 13 Nelson Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 1997-11-24 | £564,558 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 2DL 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 | 132 |
| Other | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,867 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 | 229 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bigland Green Primary School Bigland Street , Wapping E1 2ND | 4out of 4 | 372 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osmani Primary School Vallance Road , Whitechapel E1 5AD | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School Sutton Street , Stepney E1 0BD | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 135 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 228 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 269 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 601 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 868 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 | 1,757 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,522 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,131 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,245 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 4,403 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 | 2,829 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,381 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,261 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 | 78 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 202 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Date Palm Primary School 60 Nelsons Street , First Floor E1 2DE | - not rated | 226 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Academy 46 Whitechapel Road , Whitechapel E1 1JX | - not rated | 349 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Mizan School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 349 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donatella (Cafe) Ltd | 31-31a Nelson Street | 3 yd | |
| Lahore One Restaurant | 218 Commercial Road | 121 yd | |
| Cosy Coffee Cafe | 34 New Road | 132 yd | |
| Momoland, Tendergreens, Nine Seas, Barclay Prime | 16-18 Philpot Street | 145 yd | |
| Bonezzai | 16 Philpot Street | 149 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerford Arms | 240 Commercial Road | 192 yd | |
| The Griff Inn Bar & Kitchen | BSLA Building (St Bartholomew & The Royal London School of Medicine & Dentistry), 4 Newark Street | 199 yd | |
| Good Samaritan | 87 Turner Street | 243 yd | |
| London Hospital Tavern | 176 Whitechapel Road | 524 yd | |
| Mad George Tavern | George Tavern, 373 Commercial Road | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BaxterStorey | Qmb Innovation Centre, 42 New Road | 132 yd | |
| Bonbons Whitechapel | 47 New Road | 151 yd | |
| Subway | 232 Commercial Road | 192 yd | |
| Smokin'Wok | 84 Myrdle Street | 237 yd | |
| The Hungry Cow | 111a Commercial Road | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 157 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 353 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 Fieldgate Street | 359 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 407 yd | |
| Easy As Fresh Ltd | Unit 1, 18 Plumbers Row | 488 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 200 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 285 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 380 yd | |
| Davenant Centre (Closed) Whitechapel Road | 458 yd | |
| Al-Mizan School WHITECHAPEL ROAD | 496 yd | |
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 502 yd | |
| Hayaa Fitness WHITECHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 521 yd |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 563 yd |
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 641 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 68.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.