Shandy Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 3LY is located in the St Dunstan's 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 Shandy Street, London, E1 3LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 3FW, E1 3FN, E1 3LZ, E1 3LX, E1 3LU, E1 3FX, E1 3FY, E1 3NB, E1 4LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 3LY is primarily male, with 53.3% 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 | 50.9% | 46.7% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 53.3% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 3LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54% 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 | 51.4% | 54% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.9% | 36% | 15.1% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 5.5% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 17.8% | 2.5% | -15.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 38% | 53.1% | 15.1% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 31% | 30.6% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 9% | -9.6% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 5.9% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 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 47.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.7% | 17.5% | -24.2% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 9.4% | 1.3% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4% | 8.1% | 4.1% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 11.1% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 47.8% | 19.1% | 33.8% | 14.0% |
| Other | 9.3% | 4.4% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.1% 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 | 28.8% | 46.9% | 18.1% | 1.1% | 45.8% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 58.8% | 28.1% | -30.7% | 81.4% | -53.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 53.7% 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 | 64.4% | 53.7% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 13.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.1% | 22.4% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 16.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.6% | 53.6% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 25.9% | 20.0% | 9.8% | 16.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 8.1% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 8.8% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.2% | 3.7% | -16.5% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 8.4% | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 7% | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.2% | 37.2% | -21.0% |
| Christian | 19.7% | 46.2% | -26.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 55.5% | 6.5% | 49.0% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shandy Street was 62.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.3% lower than the St Dunstan's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shandy Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in St Dunstan's and the 124th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% 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 10 Riga House Shandy Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2010-03-26 | £364,821 |
| Flat 15 Riga House Shandy Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2010-03-05 | £343,361 |
| Flat 12 Riga House Shandy Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2001-11-01 | £294,691 |
| Flat 12 Riga House Shandy Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £56,000 | 1999-03-31 | £221,225 |
E1 3LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Looking after home or family | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Jonson Primary School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy 11 Solebay Street , E1 4PW | 4out of 4 | 460 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halley Primary School Halley Street , E14 7SS | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cayley Primary School Aston Street , Stepney E14 7NG | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Park Primary School Smithy Street , Stepney E1 3BW | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 207 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | - not rated | 207 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 461 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 951 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,388 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,594 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,723 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,946 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,064 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 | 1,361 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,921 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 4,162 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,396 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 318 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Mary University of London Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 375 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 4out of 4 | 532 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpley School Globe Road , E1 4DZ | - not rated | 633 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 935 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Allotment Kitchen | Stepney City Farms, Stepney High Street | 307 yd | |
| Bilhana Lebanese Deli | 38 Ben Jonson Road | 342 yd | |
| Green Pepper | 239 Mile End Road | 349 yd | |
| Hong Kong Garden | 199 Mile End Road | 349 yd | |
| Mr Wong's Wok & Box | 237 Mile End Road | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Moon | 213-233 Mile End Road | 339 yd | |
| Bancroft Arms | Bancroft Arms, 410 Mile End Road | 383 yd | |
| Mucci's | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 437 yd | |
| Senior Common Room Bar (Blizzard Bar) | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 437 yd | |
| Drapers Arms Bar & E1 Venue Bar | 432 Bancroft Road | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish Bar | 78 White Horse Lane | 186 yd | |
| Mouchak Sweets & Cafe | 104 White Horse Lane | 186 yd | |
| Andy's Bangin Burgers | 235 Mile End Road | 321 yd | |
| Kar Woo | 56 Ben Jonson Road | 342 yd | |
| A'la Pizza | 201 Mile End Road | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express 2400 | 193-197 Mile End Road | 349 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 420-430 Mile End Road | 455 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 621 yd | |
| Tesco | 83-89 Mile End Road | 621 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 746 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stepney Green Maths Computing And Science College BEN JONSON ROAD | 190 yd | |
| Arbour Youth Centre SHANDY PARK SHANDY PARK SHANDY STREET | 196 yd | |
| Haileybury Youth Centre HAILEYBURY CENTRE HAILEYBURY CENTRE BEN JONSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 287 yd |
| Q Motion Health & Fitness Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE GODWARD SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 384 yd |
| Stepney Green Park WICKHAM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Sir John Cass Foundation And Redcoat C Of E Secondary School STEPNEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 472 yd |
| Harpley School (Closed) Globe Road | 629 yd | |
| Mile End Park Leisure Centre And Stadium MILE END STADIUM MILE END PARK MILE END STADIUM MILE END PARK RHODESWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 687 yd |
| Tower Project 45-55 45-55 WHITE HORSE ROAD | 779 yd | |
| Stephen Hawking School BRUNTON PLACE | 932 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.