Stepney Way is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 2JL is located in the Whitechapel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bethnal Green and Bow. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stepney Way, London, E1 2JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 2AA, E1 2AG, E1 2JF, E1 2BB, E1 2AT, E1 2AN, E1 1HH, E1 1BA, E1 2AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 2JL, 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 2JL, 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 Stepney Way 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.
Stepney Way 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fielden House Stepney Way, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £75,100,000 | 2018-07-02 | £75,021,771 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 2JL 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 | 1,193 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,783 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 | 343 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osmani Primary School Vallance Road , Whitechapel E1 5AD | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Buxton Primary School Buxton Street , Bethnal Green E1 5AR | 4out of 4 | 524 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bigland Green Primary School Bigland Street , Wapping E1 2ND | 4out of 4 | 595 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Community 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 | 362 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 410 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 476 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 966 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 | 1,648 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,572 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,059 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,390 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 4,435 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 | 2,793 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,495 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,234 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,101 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 | 291 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London East Academy 46 Whitechapel Road , Whitechapel E1 1JX | - not rated | 332 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Mizan School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 332 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Date Palm Primary School 60 Nelsons Street , First Floor E1 2DE | - not rated | 379 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 437 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Plus | Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road | 164 yd | |
| Cafe Leads | 1a East Mount Street | 210 yd | |
| The Italian Gelatto Co. | 89-91 New Road | 218 yd | |
| Sahara Grill | 49-53 New Road | 218 yd | |
| Shalamar House Restaurant | 95 New Road | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan | 87 Turner Street | 88 yd | |
| The Griff Inn Bar & Kitchen | BSLA Building (St Bartholomew & The Royal London School of Medicine & Dentistry), 4 Newark Street | 179 yd | |
| London Hospital Tavern | 176 Whitechapel Road | 309 yd | |
| Blind Beggar | The Blind Beggar, 337-341 Whitechapel Road | 364 yd | |
| Hungerford Arms | 240 Commercial Road | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUPP Bubble Tea | 101 Fieldgate Street | 226 yd | |
| Karak Chai | 223-225 Whitechapel Road | 227 yd | |
| Sonargaon Restaurant | 199 Whitechapel Road | 247 yd | |
| BaxterStorey | Qmb Innovation Centre, 42 New Road | 252 yd | |
| Sushi & Hot Bowls | 138 Whitechapel Road | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 336 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 Fieldgate Street | 336 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Foodstore, 1 Cambridge Heath Road | 473 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 512 yd | |
| Easy As Fresh Ltd | Unit 1, 18 Plumbers Row | 529 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 310 yd | |
| Davenant Centre (Closed) Whitechapel Road | 323 yd | |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 415 yd |
| Al-Mizan School WHITECHAPEL ROAD | 445 yd | |
| Hayaa Fitness WHITECHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 524 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 608 yd | |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 735 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.