Bancroft Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 4BX 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 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bancroft Road, London, E1 4BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 4ET, E1 4ES, E2 0LL, E1 4DZ, E1 4EA, E2 0LG, E1 4LB, E1 4LA, E1 4ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1 4BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.4% | 51.5% | 8.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 56.6% | 48.5% | -8.1% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 4BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.5% 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 | 61.7% | 55.5% | -6.2% | 37.9% | 17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.3% | 32.2% | 7.9% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 2.1% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 45.3% | 57% | 11.7% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 27.9% | -9.8% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 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 47.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 20.3% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 6% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.1% | 7.8% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 13.4% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 47.8% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 14.0% |
| Other | 20.1% | 3% | -17.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.7% 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 | 31.3% | 38% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 36.9% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 8.1% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 48.3% | 39.7% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -41.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 54.1% 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 | 61.1% | 54.1% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 16.7% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.5% | 17.7% | -3.8% | 5.6% | 12.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.8% | 53% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -30.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 18.3% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 11% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 8.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.2% | 9.3% | -9.9% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 6% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.4% | 37.2% | -10.8% |
| Christian | 19.7% | 46.2% | -26.5% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 41.1% | 6.5% | 34.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bancroft Road was 181.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.4% higher than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bancroft Road has the 36th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 264th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% 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 4 Devonshire Court Bancroft Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-03-10 | £347,324 |
| Flat 2 Devonshire Court Bancroft Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,747 | 2021-01-29 | £90,667 |
| Flat 8 Devonshire Court Bancroft Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2011-04-11 | £137,436 |
| Flat 4 Devonshire Court Bancroft Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £38,500 | 2000-11-29 | £113,955 |
| Flat 5 Devonshire Court Bancroft Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,500 | 2000-11-17 | £223,471 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 4BX 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 | 92 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangabandhu Primary School Wessex Street , Bethnal Green E2 0LB | 3out of 4 | 161 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Globe Primary School Gawber Street , Bethnal Green E2 0JH | 4out of 4 | 355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonner Primary School Stainsbury Street , Bethnal Green E2 0NF | 4out of 4 | 437 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Scurr Primary School Cephas Street , Stepney Green E1 4AX | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Peel Grove , Bethnal Green E2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 170 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,361 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,099 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,286 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,004 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,052 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 | 2,116 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,976 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,239 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,334 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,836 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 293 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 619 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 760 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 790 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tad's Coffee Offie | 113 Globe Road | 113 yd | |
| Boba Eats | 115 Globe Road | 113 yd | |
| Five Bros Burgers & Wings | 165 Globe Road | 257 yd | |
| Queens Cafe Sandwich Bar | 312 Bancroft Road | 334 yd | |
| Bon Appetit | 88 Roman Road | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Camel Public House | The Camel Public House, 277 Globe Road | 395 yd | |
| The Florist Arms | Florists Arms Public House, 255 Globe Road | 395 yd | |
| Drapers Arms Bar & E1 Venue Bar | 432 Bancroft Road | 461 yd | |
| Half Moon | 213-233 Mile End Road | 473 yd | |
| Angel & Crown | Angel And Crown Public House, 170 Roman Road | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dessert Club | 121 Globe Road | 111 yd | |
| Morpeth Main School | Morpeth Secondary School, Portman Place | 119 yd | |
| Anondo Bazar | 98 Roman Road | 337 yd | |
| Star Grill | 131a Roman Road | 368 yd | |
| Chai Indian Kitchen | 123 Roman Road | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 250a Globe Road | 320 yd | |
| Tesco Express 2400 | 193-197 Mile End Road | 468 yd | |
| Tesco | 83-89 Mile End Road | 578 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 578 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 578 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 135 yd |
| Harpley School (Closed) Globe Road | 198 yd | |
| Bethnal Green Gardens Tennis Courts MALCOLM PLACE | tennis courts | 418 yd |
| Bonner Primary School STAINSBURY STREET | 450 yd | |
| Crossfit London MALCOLM PLACE | health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Q Motion Health & Fitness Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE GODWARD SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 502 yd |
| Crossfit London (Gales Gardens) RAILWAY ARCH 3 RAILWAY ARCH 3 GALES GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Bethnal Green) PILL BOX STUDIOS PILL BOX STUDIOS COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Bodylines BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 719 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.