Commercial Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 2PS is located in the Stepney Green 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 Commercial Road, London, E1 2PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 2HR, E1 3EJ, E1 3EL, E1 2HU, E1 2HQ, E1 2PY, E1 3EN, E1 2QA, E1 3EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 2PS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 46.2% | 52.8% | 6.6% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 53.8% | 47.2% | -6.6% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 2PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.5% 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 | 75.3% | 65.5% | -9.8% | 37.9% | 27.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.1% | 26.6% | 10.5% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 56% | 55.5% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 31.4% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 10.6% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around E1 2PS this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 60.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.7% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 4.8% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.7% | 6.7% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 15.5% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.7% | 60.3% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 26.5% |
| Other | 13.3% | 4% | -9.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.7% 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 | 10.6% | 21.3% | 10.7% | 1.1% | 20.2% |
| Chinese | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 7.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 6.6% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 65.2% | 43.7% | -21.5% | 81.4% | -37.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, just 42.3% 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 | 44% | 42.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -40.9% |
| European Union | 22% | 20.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 14.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 8.1% | 3.5% | -4.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.1% | 21.5% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 15.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.4% 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 | 43.6% | 42.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -40.9% |
| 10+ Years | 12.1% | 19.4% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.1% | 11.6% | -4.5% | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.6% | 10.9% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 15.8% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.8% | 76.7% | -21.9% |
| Ireland | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| France | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 6.8% | 0.6% | 6.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 3.9% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 21.5% | 6.5% | 15.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commercial Road was 101.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.5% higher than the Stepney Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Commercial Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 15 local areas in Stepney Green and the 266th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 307 Commercial Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £9,115,000 | 2024-08-20 | £8,776,391 |
| Ground Floor And Basement 273 Commercial Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2022-12-13 | £14,145 |
| Flat 1 349 Commercial Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-09-01 | £222,403 |
| Flat 2, 349 Commercial Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-09-01 | £200,162 |
| Ground Floor And Basement 273 Commercial Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2020-06-11 | £5,005 |
E1 2PS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2PS 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 | 141 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School Sutton Street , Stepney E1 0BD | 3out of 4 | 320 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bigland Green Primary School Bigland Street , Wapping E1 2ND | 4out of 4 | 329 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School King David Lane , Wapping E1 0EH | 4out of 4 | 568 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School King David Lane , Stepney E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Park Primary School Smithy Street , Stepney E1 3BW | 3out of 4 | 606 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 | 253 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 333 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 456 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 604 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,154 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,106 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,778 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,540 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,774 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,450 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,500 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,126 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 5,387 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 | 139 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Date Palm Primary School 60 Nelsons Street , First Floor E1 2DE | - not rated | 192 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 320 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 417 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 476 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Hut | 337 Commercial Road | 9 yd | |
| Cake and Custard Factory | 343 Commercial Road | 9 yd | |
| Wings of East | 269 Commercial Road | 9 yd | |
| Get Stuffed Restaurant Ltd | 367 Commercial Road | 9 yd | |
| Cafe Lime and Restaurants | 30-32 Watney Market | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad George Tavern | George Tavern, 373 Commercial Road | 157 yd | |
| Hungerford Arms | 240 Commercial Road | 249 yd | |
| Good Samaritan | 87 Turner Street | 582 yd | |
| The Griff Inn Bar & Kitchen | BSLA Building (St Bartholomew & The Royal London School of Medicine & Dentistry), 4 Newark Street | 593 yd | |
| London Hospital Tavern | 176 Whitechapel Road | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab | 275 Commercial Road | 9 yd | |
| Beyond Boba- Whitechapel | 349 Commercial Road | 9 yd | |
| Alauddin Sweets | 303 Commercial Road | 9 yd | |
| PFC Watney Market | 273 Commercial Road | 139 yd | |
| Subway | 232 Commercial Road | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 9 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 172 yd | |
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 263 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 Fieldgate Street | 769 yd | |
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 823 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 267 yd |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 285 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 293 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 337 yd | |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 358 yd | |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 397 yd |
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 550 yd | |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 609 yd |
| Stepney Green Park WICKHAM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 695 yd |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 765 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 | 67.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 34.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 34.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 34.0% |
| 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 | 31.0% |
| Median download speed | 52.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 85.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.