O'Leary Square is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 3AR 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 O'leary Square, London, E1 3AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 3AP, E1 3AS, E1 3BY, E1 3AD, E1 4TT, E1 3BT, E1 4TP, E1 4XQ, E1 4FA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1 3AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.9% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.1% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 3AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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 | 43.8% | 46.8% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 31.8% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 12.4% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 44% | 39.4% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 42% | 10.1% | 33.6% | 8.4% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 11% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 29.6% | 20.7% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 11.1% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 8.1% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 16.2% | 8.8% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 36.4% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 9.9% | 3.5% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.4% 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 | 59.2% | 55.1% | -4.1% | 1.1% | 54.0% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 6% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 25.9% | 23.4% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -58.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, just 49.6% 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 | 59.2% | 49.6% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -33.6% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 12.5% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.8% | 31.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 25.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.4% 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 | 58.5% | 49.6% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -33.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 28.4% | 24.5% | 9.8% | 18.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 28% | 6.4% | -21.6% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 6% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.8% | 37.2% | -22.4% |
| Christian | 17% | 46.2% | -29.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 62.1% | 6.5% | 55.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around O'Leary Square was 259.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 196.8% higher than the Stepney Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
O'Leary Square has the 4th highest crime rate of 14 local areas in Stepney Green and the 171st highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 O'Leary Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-03-25 | £100,708 |
| 47 O'Leary Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-09-27 | £271,237 |
| 70 O'Leary Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2018-10-17 | £348,165 |
| 49 O'Leary Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2018-04-23 | £373,287 |
| 34 O'Leary Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2016-06-30 | £415,176 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 3AR 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 | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 838 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,873 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 | 206 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Park Primary School Smithy Street , Stepney E1 3BW | 3out of 4 | 226 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Scurr Primary School Cephas Street , Stepney Green E1 4AX | 3out of 4 | 247 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewart Headlam Primary School Tapp Street , Stepney E1 5RE | 4out of 4 | 589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bangabandhu Primary School Wessex Street , Bethnal Green E2 0LB | 3out of 4 | 711 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 | 518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | - not rated | 825 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 841 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 | 2,150 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,348 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,548 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,965 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,090 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 | 2,166 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,166 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,553 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,118 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 4,859 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayasofia Primary School 130 Cavell Street , E1 2JA | - not rated | 385 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Community College London for 2000 Woods Buildings , 265-7 Whitechapel Road E1 1BY | - not rated | 539 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 549 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 4out of 4 | 626 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpley School Globe Road , E1 4DZ | - not rated | 639 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Noor Cafe | 57 Mile End Road | 97 yd | |
| Grillbase | 106 Mile End Road | 103 yd | |
| Anima d'italia, Simply Smashed | 114 Mile End Road | 103 yd | |
| Bulsho Coffee | 120 Mile End Road | 103 yd | |
| Damal Restaurant | 110 Mile End Road | 103 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart | White Hart Public House, 1 Mile End Road | 150 yd | |
| London Hospital Tavern | 176 Whitechapel Road | 324 yd | |
| Blind Beggar | The Blind Beggar, 337-341 Whitechapel Road | 333 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 135 Cambridge Heath Road | 381 yd | |
| Good Samaritan | 87 Turner Street | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai N Pie | 45 Mile End Road | 97 yd | |
| Empire Chinese Take Away | 43 Mile End Road | 108 yd | |
| JKS Kitchen | 16-22 Assembly Passage | 146 yd | |
| Popeyes Chicken | 10 Assembly Passage | 158 yd | |
| Dishoom | 10 Assembly Passage | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 83-89 Mile End Road | 236 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 236 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Foodstore, 1 Cambridge Heath Road | 435 yd | |
| Tesco Express 2400 | 193-197 Mile End Road | 638 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 698 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 301 yd | |
| Stepney Green Park WICKHAM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| Crossfit London MALCOLM PLACE | health and fitness suite | 544 yd |
| Bethnal Green Gardens Tennis Courts MALCOLM PLACE | tennis courts | 589 yd |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Harpley School (Closed) Globe Road | 635 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Bethnal Green) PILL BOX STUDIOS PILL BOX STUDIOS COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 691 yd |
| Good Shepherd Mission THREE COLTS LANE | 701 yd | |
| Crossfit London (Gales Gardens) RAILWAY ARCH 3 RAILWAY ARCH 3 GALES GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 794 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 | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 124.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.