Rectory Square is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 3NG 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 Rectory Square, London, E1 3NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 3NU, E1 3LP, E1 3NE, E1 3NQ, E1 3NR, E1 4LZ, E1 4LY, E1 3LU, E1 3FX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1 3NG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 50.9% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49.1% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 3NG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.9% 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 | 57% | 60.9% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 23.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.4% | 22.4% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.1% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 3.2% | -7.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.6% | 45.3% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 25% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -8.6% |
| Fair health | 14% | 17.4% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 10.2% | 7.6% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
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 3NG this area, 31.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher 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 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.5% | 31.6% | 1.1% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 7.6% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 43.7% | 2.5% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 9% | 4.4% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.6% 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 | 13.7% | 21.6% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 20.5% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 0.6% | -3.8% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 62.2% | 52.6% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -28.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 57.2% 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 | 67.6% | 57.2% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -26.0% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 15.6% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.7% | 16.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.7% | 58.2% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 23.5% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 7.1% | -10.0% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 7% | 0.6% | 6.4% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 30.4% | 6.5% | 23.9% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Square was 240.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 134.3% higher than the St Dunstan's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rectory Square has the 4th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in St Dunstan's and the 188th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Rectory Square, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2023-11-03 | £711,993 |
| 47 Rectory Square, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2022-05-19 | £597,712 |
| 36 Rectory Square, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £749,000 | 2022-03-11 | £697,446 |
| 42 Rectory Square, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2021-02-12 | £701,302 |
| 82 Rectory Square, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £291,100 | 2019-10-31 | £313,263 |
E1 3NG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 276 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,341 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 | 398 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marion Richardson Primary School Senrab Street , E1 0QF | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ben Jonson Primary School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Scurr Primary School Cephas Street , Stepney Green E1 4AX | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halley Primary School Halley Street , E14 7SS | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 255 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 340 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 770 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 4out of 4 | 945 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,532 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,719 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,884 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,194 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,981 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 | 1,612 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,216 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,407 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,464 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,676 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 | 445 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 635 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 863 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 969 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 | 105 yd | |
| The Kebab Bros | 269 Stepney Way | 222 yd | |
| Cabin | 134 Aylward Street | 336 yd | |
| Bilhana Lebanese Deli | 38 Ben Jonson Road | 354 yd | |
| Grand Rasoi Restaurant | 194 Mile End Road | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Moon | 213-233 Mile End Road | 500 yd | |
| The Old Ship | The Old Ship Public House, 17 Barnes Street | 635 yd | |
| Bancroft Arms | Bancroft Arms, 410 Mile End Road | 635 yd | |
| Drapers Arms Bar & E1 Venue Bar | 432 Bancroft Road | 674 yd | |
| Mucci's | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish Bar | 78 White Horse Lane | 319 yd | |
| Mouchak Sweets & Cafe | 104 White Horse Lane | 319 yd | |
| Kar Woo | 56 Ben Jonson Road | 354 yd | |
| Fodal Mile End, Gadani | 74 Ben Jonson Road | 407 yd | |
| Rose Peri Peri | 168 Mile End Road | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express 2400 | 193-197 Mile End Road | 485 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 579 yd | |
| Tesco | 83-89 Mile End Road | 579 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 671 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 420-430 Mile End Road | 707 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stepney Green Maths Computing And Science College BEN JONSON ROAD | 169 yd | |
| Haileybury Youth Centre HAILEYBURY CENTRE HAILEYBURY CENTRE BEN JONSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 192 yd |
| Stepney Green Park WICKHAM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 245 yd |
| Sir John Cass Foundation And Redcoat C Of E Secondary School STEPNEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 246 yd |
| Arbour Youth Centre SHANDY PARK SHANDY PARK SHANDY STREET | 422 yd | |
| Q Motion Health & Fitness Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE GODWARD SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 602 yd |
| Tower Project 45-55 45-55 WHITE HORSE ROAD | 618 yd | |
| Harpley School (Closed) Globe Road | 745 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 766 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 772 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 | 60.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.7% |
| 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 | 41.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.