Newark Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 2ET is located in the Whitechapel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bethnal Green and Bow. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newark Street, London, E1 2ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 2EU, E1 2ES, E1 3BG, E1 2HA, E1 3BE, E1 3BD, E1 2EP, E1 3DY, E1 2HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1 2ET has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.1% | 47.6% | 4.5% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 56.9% | 52.4% | -4.5% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 2ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.5% 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 | 63.6% | 57.5% | -6.1% | 37.9% | 19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.2% | 31.7% | 5.5% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 53% | 47.8% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 37.4% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.7% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 14.2% | 15% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 8.2% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 10.5% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.5% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 42.7% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 14.2% | 5.5% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.7% 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 | 44.5% | 45.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 44.4% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 40.3% | 30.7% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -50.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, just 44.4% 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 | 54.8% | 44.4% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -38.8% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 17.7% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.1% | 26% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 20.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 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 44.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.3% 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 | 53% | 44.4% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -38.8% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 23.3% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 8.7% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 11.5% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 9.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.3% | 12.2% | -10.1% | 1.9% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.2% | 76.7% | -17.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 7.7% | 0.6% | 7.1% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 7% | 0.4% | 6.6% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 9.4% | 1.2% | 8.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.9% | 37.2% | -15.3% |
| Christian | 19.1% | 46.2% | -27.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 50.7% | 6.5% | 44.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newark Street was 109.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.0% higher than the Stepney Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Newark Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 15 local areas in Stepney Green and the 289th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Newark Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-08-09 | £411,287 |
| 105 Newark Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-11-16 | £389,651 |
| 125 Newark Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,800 | 2015-10-15 | £11,357 |
| 129 Newark Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £370,000 | 2013-07-04 | £541,725 |
| 125 Newark Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2013-06-20 | £397,742 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 2ET 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 | 66 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 976 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepney Park Primary School Smithy Street , Stepney E1 3BW | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School Sutton Street , Stepney E1 0BD | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bigland Green Primary School Bigland Street , Wapping E1 2ND | 4out of 4 | 608 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Scurr Primary School Cephas Street , Stepney Green E1 4AX | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kobi Nazrul Primary School Settles Street , Whitechapel E1 1JP | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 489 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 662 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 705 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 | 1,965 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,242 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,720 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,680 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 4,781 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 | 2,446 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,720 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,946 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 5,242 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 212 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Date Palm Primary School 60 Nelsons Street , First Floor E1 2DE | - not rated | 357 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 513 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 575 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 642 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 | 172 yd | |
| London City Bubble Tea | 116 Jubilee Street | 201 yd | |
| Beans & Beyond Xpress | 47a Cavell Street | 242 yd | |
| Le Madison Steakhouse, Le Madison Kitchen | 51 Raven Row | 247 yd | |
| Kolapata Bangladeshi Restaurant | 222 Whitechapel Road | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Hospital Tavern | 176 Whitechapel Road | 279 yd | |
| Blind Beggar | The Blind Beggar, 337-341 Whitechapel Road | 365 yd | |
| White Hart | White Hart Public House, 1 Mile End Road | 374 yd | |
| Mad George Tavern | George Tavern, 373 Commercial Road | 413 yd | |
| Hungerford Arms | 240 Commercial Road | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mkazone | 120 Stepney Way | 57 yd | |
| Royal PFC | 178a Whitechapel Road | 279 yd | |
| PFC Watney Market | 273 Commercial Road | 345 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 275 Commercial Road | 345 yd | |
| Beyond Boba- Whitechapel | 349 Commercial Road | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 345 yd | |
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 381 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 471 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Foodstore, 1 Cambridge Heath Road | 532 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 589 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 210 yd | |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 542 yd | |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 591 yd | |
| Stepney Green Park WICKHAM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 611 yd |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 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 | 68.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 68.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 68.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 68.0% |
| 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 | 12.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 32.0% |
| Median download speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 97.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.