Callaghan Cottages is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 3AZ 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 Callaghan Cottages, London, E1 3AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 3AA, E1 3BX, E1 3BA, E1 3AY, E1 3AB, E1 3AU, E1 3AE, E1 3BH, E1 3BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 3AZ is primarily male, with 55.6% 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 | 47.5% | 44.4% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 52.5% | 55.6% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
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 3AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.6% 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 | 65.8% | 72.6% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 34.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.4% | 17.9% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -26.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
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 | 51.7% | 56.4% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 30.5% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 8.4% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 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 45.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 17% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 7.4% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 6.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 21.6% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.7% | 45.5% | -1.2% | 33.8% | 11.7% |
| Other | 9.9% | 1.1% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.7% 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 | 35.5% | 34.2% | -1.3% | 1.1% | 33.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 50.3% | 47.7% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -33.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 64.9% 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 | 59.8% | 64.9% | 5.1% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 10.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.2% | 18.1% | -5.1% | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 0.7% | -3.8% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.5% | 64.5% | 7.0% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 17% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 5.2% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 6.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.6% | 6.7% | -12.9% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 11.6% | 46.2% | -34.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 40.2% | 6.5% | 33.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Callaghan Cottages was 99.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.1% higher than the Stepney Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Callaghan Cottages has the 5th lowest crime rate of 14 local areas in Stepney Green and the 241st lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Callaghan Cottages Lindley Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2022-01-31 | £639,382 |
| 9 Callaghan Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2021-09-30 | £768,768 |
| 7 Callaghan Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-09-09 | £633,103 |
| 11 Callaghan Cottages Lindley Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2013-11-01 | £563,059 |
| 11B Callaghan Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2012-03-15 | £631,893 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 3AZ 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 | 116 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,890 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 | 197 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Park Primary School Smithy Street , Stepney E1 3BW | 3out of 4 | 241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Scurr Primary School Cephas Street , Stepney Green E1 4AX | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School Sutton Street , Stepney E1 0BD | 3out of 4 | 635 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 | 635 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 481 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 687 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | - not rated | 687 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,104 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,706 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,788 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,105 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 | 2,251 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,720 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,938 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 5,016 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 | 220 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 364 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Community College London for 2000 Woods Buildings , 265-7 Whitechapel Road E1 1BY | - not rated | 445 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Daffodil Preparatory School 161 - 163 Commercial Road , Tower Hamlets E1 2DA | - not rated | 705 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 739 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Madison Steakhouse, Le Madison Kitchen | 51 Raven Row | 182 yd | |
| Love Bite Cafe & Restaurant | 5 Mile End Road | 202 yd | |
| Sushi n Sashimi | 5 Mile End Road | 202 yd | |
| Dirty Burger | 27a Mile End Road | 202 yd | |
| Cookies and Cream | Units 5, The Chronos Building, 9-25 Mile End Road | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart | White Hart Public House, 1 Mile End Road | 202 yd | |
| London Hospital Tavern | 176 Whitechapel Road | 223 yd | |
| Blind Beggar | The Blind Beggar, 337-341 Whitechapel Road | 280 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 135 Cambridge Heath Road | 513 yd | |
| Good Samaritan | 87 Turner Street | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mkazone | 120 Stepney Way | 171 yd | |
| Empire Chinese Take Away | 43 Mile End Road | 209 yd | |
| Royal PFC | 178a Whitechapel Road | 223 yd | |
| JKS Kitchen | 16-22 Assembly Passage | 260 yd | |
| Thai N Pie | 45 Mile End Road | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 409 yd | |
| Tesco | 83-89 Mile End Road | 409 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Foodstore, 1 Cambridge Heath Road | 435 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 525 yd | |
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 569 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 167 yd | |
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| Stepney Green Park WICKHAM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 668 yd | |
| Crossfit London MALCOLM PLACE | health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 714 yd | |
| Davenant Centre (Closed) Whitechapel Road | 720 yd | |
| Bethnal Green Gardens Tennis Courts MALCOLM PLACE | tennis courts | 751 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.