Smithy Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 3HP 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 Smithy Street, London, E1 3HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 3HF, E1 3HW, E1 3HQ, E1 3BN, E1 3BP, E1 3HE, E1 3BL, E1 3AT, E1 3HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1 3HP has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 43.3% | 47% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 56.7% | 53% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 3HP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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 | 40.1% | 45.8% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 41.3% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 42.1% | 49.2% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 33.5% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 10.2% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 36% | 27.5% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 9.4% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 11.5% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 10.9% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 34.7% | 18.2% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 12.4% | 3.6% | -8.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18% 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 | 67.5% | 73.2% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 72.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 23% | 18% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -63.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 52% 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 | 52.2% | 52% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -31.2% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 11.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 38.6% | 33.6% | -5.0% | 5.6% | 28.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.2% | 51.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 25.1% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 7.8% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 4.2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.2% | 11.1% | -16.1% | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 7.7% | 0.6% | 7.1% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.8% | 37.2% | -27.4% |
| Christian | 9.6% | 46.2% | -36.6% |
| Muslim | 72.4% | 6.5% | 65.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smithy Street was 96.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.2% higher than the Stepney Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Smithy Street has the 5th lowest crime rate of 15 local areas in Stepney Green and the 245th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 36 Louise De Marillac House Smithy Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-06-30 | £312,422 |
| Flat 40 Louise De Marillac House Smithy Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2020-06-22 | £378,395 |
| Flat 30 Louise De Marillac House Smithy Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2019-11-21 | £189,211 |
| Flat 6 Louise De Marillac House Smithy Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2019-03-15 | £434,008 |
| Flat 35 Louise De Marillac House Smithy Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2017-09-25 | £335,453 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 3HP 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 | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 598 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 777 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepney Park Primary School Smithy Street , Stepney E1 3BW | 3out of 4 | 181 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Scurr Primary School Cephas Street , Stepney Green E1 4AX | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School Sutton Street , Stepney E1 0BD | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewart Headlam Primary School Tapp Street , Stepney E1 5RE | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bigland Green Primary School Bigland Street , Wapping E1 2ND | 4out of 4 | 824 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 | 535 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 687 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 718 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 2,162 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,050 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,450 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,677 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,924 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 | 2,192 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,675 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,976 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,967 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,064 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 | 389 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Date Palm Primary School 60 Nelsons Street , First Floor E1 2DE | - not rated | 596 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 788 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 819 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| London City Bubble Tea | 116 Jubilee Street | 163 yd | |
| Bismilla Halal Sweet and Ice Cream | 92 Mile End Road | 262 yd | |
| Grillbase | 106 Mile End Road | 262 yd | |
| Anima d'italia, Simply Smashed | 114 Mile End Road | 262 yd | |
| Bulsho Coffee | 120 Mile End Road | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart | White Hart Public House, 1 Mile End Road | 351 yd | |
| London Hospital Tavern | 176 Whitechapel Road | 416 yd | |
| Blind Beggar | The Blind Beggar, 337-341 Whitechapel Road | 471 yd | |
| Mad George Tavern | George Tavern, 373 Commercial Road | 483 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 135 Cambridge Heath Road | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JKS Kitchen | 16-22 Assembly Passage | 191 yd | |
| Mkazone | 120 Stepney Way | 222 yd | |
| Popeyes Chicken | 10 Assembly Passage | 259 yd | |
| Dishoom | 10 Assembly Passage | 259 yd | |
| Thai N Pie | 45 Mile End Road | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 367 yd | |
| Tesco | 83-89 Mile End Road | 367 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 510 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Foodstore, 1 Cambridge Heath Road | 618 yd | |
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 636 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stepney Green Park WICKHAM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 356 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 560 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 601 yd | |
| Sir John Cass Foundation And Redcoat C Of E Secondary School STEPNEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 643 yd |
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 671 yd |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Stepney Green Maths Computing And Science College BEN JONSON ROAD | 747 yd | |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 756 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 | 56.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 85.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.