Sidney Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 2EU 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 Sidney Street, London, E1 2EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 2ET, E1 2HA, E1 2ES, E1 3BG, E1 3BE, E1 2EY, E1 3DY, E1 2EP, E1 2HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 2EU is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 50.7% | 46.7% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 49.3% | 53.3% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 2EU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 61.5% | 53.8% | -7.7% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.5% | 49.6% | -5.9% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 35% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 10.3% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 14.6% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 6.9% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 8.1% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 23.8% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.6% | 42.4% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 9.1% | 2.3% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.1% 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 | 51% | 62.1% | 11.1% | 1.1% | 61.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 40.5% | 25.1% | -15.4% | 81.4% | -56.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 62.6% 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 | 61.2% | 62.6% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.6% | 23.9% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 18.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61% | 62.6% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 22.6% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 6.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.3% | 5.7% | -17.6% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.2% | 37.2% | -20.0% |
| Christian | 12% | 46.2% | -34.2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 63.3% | 6.5% | 56.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sidney Street was 55.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.3% lower than the Stepney Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sidney Street has the lowest crime rate of 14 local areas in Stepney Green and the 95th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Sidney Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2025-10-02 | £1,026,220 |
| Flat 2 65 Sidney Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-08-02 | £211,521 |
| Flat 3 65 Sidney Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2021-08-02 | £423,043 |
| 65 Sidney Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £16,000 | 2021-06-30 | £13,250 |
| 73A Sidney Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2006-12-27 | £383,004 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 2EU 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 | 163 |
| Part-Time Employee | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 27 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 814 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithy Street Primary School Smithy Street , Stepney E1 3BW | - not rated | 328 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Park Primary School Smithy Street , Stepney E1 3BW | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School Sutton Street , Stepney E1 0BD | 3out of 4 | 450 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 | 450 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 | 450 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 | 480 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | - not rated | 480 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 552 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 | 2,119 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,919 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,089 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 | 2,324 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,324 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,741 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,897 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 5,176 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 | 148 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ayasofia Primary School 130 Cavell Street , E1 2JA | - not rated | 186 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Community College London for 2000 Woods Buildings , 265-7 Whitechapel Road E1 1BY | - not rated | 470 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Daffodil Preparatory School 161 - 163 Commercial Road , Tower Hamlets E1 2DA | - not rated | 527 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamic College London 56 Bigland Street , Tower Hamlets E1 2ND | - not rated | 579 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gourmet Hut | 81 Cavell Street | 163 yd | |
| London City Bubble Tea | 116 Jubilee Street | 191 yd | |
| Beans & Beyond Xpress | 47a Cavell Street | 220 yd | |
| Le Madison Steakhouse, Le Madison Kitchen | 51 Raven Row | 280 yd | |
| Kolapata Bangladeshi Restaurant | 222 Whitechapel Road | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Hospital Tavern | 176 Whitechapel Road | 311 yd | |
| Mad George Tavern | George Tavern, 373 Commercial Road | 380 yd | |
| Hungerford Arms | 240 Commercial Road | 389 yd | |
| Blind Beggar | The Blind Beggar, 337-341 Whitechapel Road | 398 yd | |
| White Hart | White Hart Public House, 1 Mile End Road | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mkazone | 120 Stepney Way | 66 yd | |
| Royal PFC | 178a Whitechapel Road | 311 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 275 Commercial Road | 311 yd | |
| Beyond Boba- Whitechapel | 349 Commercial Road | 311 yd | |
| Alauddin Sweets | 303 Commercial Road | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 311 yd | |
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 358 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 439 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Foodstore, 1 Cambridge Heath Road | 565 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 613 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 243 yd | |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 442 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 512 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 560 yd | |
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 586 yd |
| Stepney Green Park WICKHAM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 604 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 | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 22.2% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.