Johns Place is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 2HE 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 Johns Place, London, E1 2HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 2HH, E1 2HJ, E1 2HX, E1 2HG, E1 2HD, E1 3EW, E1 3ES, E1 2HL, E1 3EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1 2HE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 47.5% | 47.5% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 52.5% | 52.5% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 2HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.6% 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 | 57.8% | 53.6% | -4.2% | 37.9% | 15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 35.4% | 4.4% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 45% | 47.5% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 37.2% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 9.2% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 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.
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 47%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.5% | 25.4% | 1.9% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 6.5% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 3.9% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12.5% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.4% | 47% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 13.2% |
| Other | 10.1% | 1.8% | -8.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.2% 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 | 42.2% | 45.9% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 44.8% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 43.2% | 29.2% | -14.0% | 81.4% | -52.2% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 7.4% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
In this area, 55.1% 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 | 53.4% | 55.1% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.6% | 26.1% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 20.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.2% | 55.1% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 28.1% | 21.3% | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 7.9% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.6% | 3.9% | -23.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.1% | 37.2% | -15.1% |
| Christian | 13.1% | 46.2% | -33.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 53.9% | 6.5% | 47.4% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Johns Place was 87.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.3% lower than the Stepney Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Johns Place has the 4th lowest crime rate of 15 local areas in Stepney Green and the 214th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Johns Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2024-10-01 | £322,650 |
| 23 Johns Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2011-12-02 | £313,490 |
| 15 Johns Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2008-01-04 | £369,985 |
| 2 Johns Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-06-29 | £385,450 |
| 2 Johns Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2005-04-29 | £384,760 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 2HE 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 | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 965 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 982 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,943 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 | 434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School Sutton Street , Stepney E1 0BD | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Park Primary School Smithy Street , Stepney E1 3BW | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kobi Nazrul Primary School Settles Street , Whitechapel E1 1JP | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Community 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 | 321 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 329 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 572 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 574 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 588 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 | 2,028 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,200 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,780 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,574 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 4,754 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 | 2,476 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,578 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,065 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 5,346 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,463 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 | 57 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Date Palm Primary School 60 Nelsons Street , First Floor E1 2DE | - not rated | 197 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 428 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 438 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 460 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beans & Beyond Xpress | 47a Cavell Street | 130 yd | |
| The Gourmet Hut | 81 Cavell Street | 162 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 337 Commercial Road | 168 yd | |
| Cake and Custard Factory | 343 Commercial Road | 168 yd | |
| Wings of East | 269 Commercial Road | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerford Arms | 240 Commercial Road | 263 yd | |
| Mad George Tavern | George Tavern, 373 Commercial Road | 277 yd | |
| London Hospital Tavern | 176 Whitechapel Road | 439 yd | |
| Good Samaritan | 87 Turner Street | 455 yd | |
| The Griff Inn Bar & Kitchen | BSLA Building (St Bartholomew & The Royal London School of Medicine & Dentistry), 4 Newark Street | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab | 275 Commercial Road | 168 yd | |
| Beyond Boba- Whitechapel | 349 Commercial Road | 168 yd | |
| Alauddin Sweets | 303 Commercial Road | 168 yd | |
| PFC Watney Market | 273 Commercial Road | 171 yd | |
| Mkazone | 120 Stepney Way | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 168 yd | |
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 244 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 290 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 Fieldgate Street | 673 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Foodstore, 1 Cambridge Heath Road | 692 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 314 yd |
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 377 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 420 yd | |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 456 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 460 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 468 yd | |
| Stepney Green Park WICKHAM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 676 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 | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 71.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.