Anchor Terrace is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 4BA is located in the Bethnal Green East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bethnal Green and Bow. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Anchor Terrace, London, E1 4BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 4AR, E1 4FF, E1 4AP, E1 4AY, E1 4NN, E1 4AS, E1 3LG, E1 4UJ, E1 4LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 4BA is primarily male, with 56.3% 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 | 48.9% | 43.7% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -7.3% |
| Male | 51.1% | 56.3% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 7.3% |
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 4BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 79.3% 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 | 80.7% | 79.3% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 41.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.8% | 14.4% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -29.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 53.7% | 60.7% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 27% | -10.4% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 10.2% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 4BA this area, 6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower 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 72.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 2.4% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.1% | 8.7% | -13.4% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.1% | 72.8% | 22.7% | 33.8% | 39.0% |
| Other | 13.3% | 2.4% | -10.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.4% 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 | 6.2% | 9.2% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 8.1% |
| Chinese | 10.8% | 16.2% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 15.5% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 57.3% | 45.4% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -36.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.2% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, just 36.9% 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 | 51.8% | 36.9% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -46.3% |
| European Union | 13.7% | 16.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.5% | 28.4% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 22.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 9.4% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 11.7% 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 | 49.8% | 36.8% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -46.4% |
| 10+ Years | 21.8% | 11.7% | -10.1% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.4% | 7.4% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 11.1% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.7% | 33% | 21.3% | 1.9% | 31.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.1% | 76.7% | -31.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 6.1% | 0.4% | 5.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 12.4% | 0.3% | 12.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.9% | 37.2% | 16.7% |
| Christian | 18.6% | 46.2% | -27.6% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 12.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anchor Terrace was 193.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.7% higher than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Anchor Terrace has the 32nd highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 248th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-11 Anchor Terrace Cephas Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £37,000,000 | 2024-12-13 | £34,482,993 |
| 11 Anchor Terrace, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £7,500,000 | 2018-10-12 | £7,717,275 |
E1 4BA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E1 4BA 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 | 173 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 111 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 17 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 958 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Scurr Primary School Cephas Street , Stepney Green E1 4AX | 3out of 4 | 130 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bangabandhu Primary School Wessex Street , Bethnal Green E2 0LB | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Park Primary School Smithy Street , Stepney E1 3BW | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewart Headlam Primary School Tapp Street , Stepney E1 5RE | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hague Primary School Wilmot Street , E2 0BP | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 4out of 4 | 526 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 728 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 936 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,130 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 | 2,275 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,095 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,180 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,260 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,466 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 | 2,046 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,242 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,569 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,583 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 319 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 489 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 500 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 765 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 904 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travelodge Hotel | 141 Mile End Road | 126 yd | |
| Boujee Boba, Bubble T, Yin Yang Boba, Panda Bubble Tea | 162a Mile End Road | 142 yd | |
| Cafe N More | Unit 1, 200 Mile End Road | 152 yd | |
| Grand Rasoi Restaurant | 194 Mile End Road | 156 yd | |
| KHF | 210 Mile End Road | 156 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Moon | 213-233 Mile End Road | 338 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 135 Cambridge Heath Road | 461 yd | |
| White Hart | White Hart Public House, 1 Mile End Road | 491 yd | |
| Drapers Arms Bar & E1 Venue Bar | 432 Bancroft Road | 517 yd | |
| Mucci's | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salad Stop,Toast,Boujee Bao-Stepney,Brew'd Awakening,The Daily Drip | 162a Mile End Road | 142 yd | |
| Boba Trouble | 162 Mile End Road | 142 yd | |
| Spice Hut - Stepney | 220 Mile End Road | 156 yd | |
| Rose Peri Peri | 168 Mile End Road | 156 yd | |
| Popeyes Chicken | 10 Assembly Passage | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 83-89 Mile End Road | 157 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 157 yd | |
| Tesco Express 2400 | 193-197 Mile End Road | 289 yd | |
| Co-operative | 250a Globe Road | 694 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 714 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harpley School (Closed) Globe Road | 260 yd | |
| Crossfit London MALCOLM PLACE | health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| Bethnal Green Gardens Tennis Courts MALCOLM PLACE | tennis courts | 474 yd |
| Q Motion Health & Fitness Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE GODWARD SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 496 yd |
| Stepney Green Park WICKHAM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 563 yd |
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 685 yd | |
| Stepney Green Maths Computing And Science College BEN JONSON ROAD | 702 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Bethnal Green) PILL BOX STUDIOS PILL BOX STUDIOS COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 717 yd |
| Arbour Youth Centre SHANDY PARK SHANDY PARK SHANDY STREET | 730 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.