Bancroft Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 4DH 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bancroft Road, London, E1 4DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 4EU, E1 4BU, E1 4EF, E1 4BH, E1 4EG, E1 4EH, E1 4RG, E1 4RD, E1 4RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1 4DH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50% | 49.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 4DH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.9% 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 | 64.2% | 58.9% | -5.3% | 37.9% | 21.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.4% | 30% | 9.6% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 2% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 48.6% | 42.4% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 33% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 13.8% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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 46.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 18.4% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 5.9% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 9.4% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25.4% | 17.6% | -7.8% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 46.5% | 21.1% | 33.8% | 12.7% |
| Other | 9.7% | 2% | -7.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.2% 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 | 21.8% | 28.3% | 6.5% | 1.1% | 27.2% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 57.8% | 53.2% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -28.2% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 72.9% 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 | 74.1% | 72.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 3.7% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.1% | 15.3% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 9.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 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 | 73.3% | 72.9% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 19.7% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.5% | 1.7% | -15.8% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 22.8% | 46.2% | -23.4% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 34% | 6.5% | 27.5% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bancroft Road was 155.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.4% higher than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bancroft Road has the 42nd highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 303rd highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 384 Bancroft Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2022-04-29 | £839,704 |
| 398 Bancroft Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2021-06-23 | £751,587 |
| 400 Bancroft Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £723,000 | 2017-06-07 | £813,160 |
| 388 Bancroft Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2013-11-11 | £867,593 |
| 398 Bancroft Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2012-11-29 | £1,003,106 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 4DH 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 | 90 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 604 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy 11 Solebay Street , E1 4PW | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bangabandhu Primary School Wessex Street , Bethnal Green E2 0LB | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ben Jonson Primary School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Scurr Primary School Cephas Street , Stepney Green E1 4AX | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonner Primary School Stainsbury Street , Bethnal Green E2 0NF | 4out of 4 | 727 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 | 359 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 967 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,692 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,748 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,832 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,746 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,349 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 | 1,655 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,732 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,052 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,106 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,935 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 | 201 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 235 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 328 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 739 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 965 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Shop | Queen Mary University Students Union, 432 Bancroft Road | 2 yd | |
| The Grab Cafe | Queen Mary And Westfield College, 327 Mile End Road | 142 yd | |
| Queens Cafe Sandwich Bar | 312 Bancroft Road | 145 yd | |
| Senior Common Room Coffee Lounge | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 191 yd | |
| Green Pepper | 239 Mile End Road | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drapers Arms Bar & E1 Venue Bar | 432 Bancroft Road | 2 yd | |
| Mucci's | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 191 yd | |
| Senior Common Room Bar (Blizzard Bar) | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 191 yd | |
| Half Moon | 213-233 Mile End Road | 219 yd | |
| Bancroft Arms | Bancroft Arms, 410 Mile End Road | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Bangin Burgers | 235 Mile End Road | 223 yd | |
| A'la Pizza | 201 Mile End Road | 267 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 78 White Horse Lane | 365 yd | |
| Mouchak Sweets & Cafe | 104 White Horse Lane | 365 yd | |
| Spice Hut - Stepney | 220 Mile End Road | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express 2400 | 193-197 Mile End Road | 267 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 420-430 Mile End Road | 308 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 523 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 657 yd | |
| Tesco | 83-89 Mile End Road | 657 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Q Motion Health & Fitness Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE GODWARD SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 72 yd |
| Harpley School (Closed) Globe Road | 361 yd | |
| Arbour Youth Centre SHANDY PARK SHANDY PARK SHANDY STREET | 456 yd | |
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Stepney Green Maths Computing And Science College BEN JONSON ROAD | 645 yd | |
| Haileybury Youth Centre HAILEYBURY CENTRE HAILEYBURY CENTRE BEN JONSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 743 yd |
| Bonner Primary School STAINSBURY STREET | 795 yd | |
| Stepney Green Park WICKHAM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Bethnal Green Gardens Tennis Courts MALCOLM PLACE | tennis courts | 823 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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 | 71.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.