Philpot Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 2DN 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 Philpot Street, London, E1 2DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 2JE, E1 2JF, E1 2DT, E1 2DE, E1 2JD, E1 2DS, E1 2DD, E1 2AS, E1 2DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 2DN, 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 2DN, 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 Philpot Street was 152.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.1% higher than the Stepney Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Philpot Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 14 local areas in Stepney Green and the 320th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.0%.

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 2 Dickson House Philpot Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-06-28 | £322,975 |
| Flat 10 Dickson House Philpot Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2019-01-14 | £387,468 |
| Flat 3 Dickson House Philpot Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2013-03-11 | £322,805 |
| Flat 3 Dickson House Philpot Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2013-01-11 | £237,027 |
| Flat 8 Dickson House Philpot Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2011-03-10 | £319,930 |
E1 2DN 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 2DN 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,922 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 | 310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kobi Nazrul Primary School Settles Street , Whitechapel E1 1JP | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Junior Mixed School Henriques Street , E1 1NB | - not rated | 505 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Infant School Henriques Street , E1 1NB | - not rated | 505 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School Sutton Street , Stepney E1 0BD | 3out of 4 | 524 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 | 167 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 185 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | - not rated | 185 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | - not rated | 421 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 620 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 | 1,950 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,354 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,106 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,309 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 | 2,623 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,623 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,226 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 5,429 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 196 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Daffodil Preparatory School 161 - 163 Commercial Road , Tower Hamlets E1 2DA | - not rated | 197 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 277 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 281 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Grenfell Special School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 329 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Momoland, Tendergreens, Nine Seas, Barclay Prime | 16-18 Philpot Street | 77 yd | |
| Bonezzai | 16 Philpot Street | 88 yd | |
| Donatella (Cafe) Ltd | 31-31a Nelson Street | 97 yd | |
| McDonalds | 201-217 Commercial Road | 114 yd | |
| Beans & Beyond Xpress | 47a Cavell Street | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerford Arms | 240 Commercial Road | 161 yd | |
| The Griff Inn Bar & Kitchen | BSLA Building (St Bartholomew & The Royal London School of Medicine & Dentistry), 4 Newark Street | 252 yd | |
| Good Samaritan | 87 Turner Street | 257 yd | |
| London Hospital Tavern | 176 Whitechapel Road | 464 yd | |
| Mad George Tavern | George Tavern, 373 Commercial Road | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 232 Commercial Road | 161 yd | |
| PFC Watney Market | 273 Commercial Road | 213 yd | |
| BaxterStorey | Qmb Innovation Centre, 42 New Road | 217 yd | |
| Bonbons Whitechapel | 47 New Road | 242 yd | |
| Smokin'Wok | 84 Myrdle Street | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 114 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 314 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 333 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 Fieldgate Street | 428 yd | |
| Easy As Fresh Ltd | Unit 1, 18 Plumbers Row | 574 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 193 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 316 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 388 yd | |
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 432 yd | |
| Davenant Centre (Closed) Whitechapel Road | 497 yd | |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Al-Mizan School WHITECHAPEL ROAD | 562 yd | |
| Hayaa Fitness WHITECHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 615 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 | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 74.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.