Malcolm Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 4HN 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 Malcolm Road, London, E1 4HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 4HW, E1 4HP, E1 4HL, E1 5QW, E1 4JB, E1 4JE, E1 5QJ, E1 4HR, E1 5QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 4HN is primarily male, with 53.7% 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% | 46.3% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 50% | 53.7% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.7% | 35.8% | -9.9% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 50.3% | 6.8% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 46.3% | 42% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 42% | 9.1% | 33.6% | 8.4% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 12.1% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 3.5% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 27.7% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 9.4% | 1.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 9.4% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 11.3% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 34.6% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 16.8% | 5% | -11.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 8.2% 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 | 67.9% | 67.1% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 66.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 24% | 8.2% | -15.8% | 81.4% | -73.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, just 48.1% 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 | 48.8% | 48.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -35.1% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 7.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 37.8% | 38.5% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 32.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.9% 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 | 47.6% | 47.8% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -35.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 34.9% | 27.2% | 9.8% | 25.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 8.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 3.4% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.3% | 5.2% | -24.1% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 8.8% | 1.2% | 7.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.2% | 37.2% | -29.0% |
| Christian | 4.3% | 46.2% | -41.9% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 80.1% | 6.5% | 73.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malcolm Road was 163.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.9% higher than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Malcolm Road has the 39th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 302nd highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% 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 17 Braintree House Malcolm Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2024-01-30 | £272,172 |
| Flat 52 Braintree House Malcolm Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2023-11-29 | £260,558 |
| Flat 26 Braintree House Malcolm Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-12-15 | £268,797 |
| Flat 23 Braintree House Malcolm Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-03-19 | £232,538 |
| Flat 22 Braintree House Malcolm Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2017-07-28 | £284,432 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 4HN 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 | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,670 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 | 223 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bangabandhu Primary School Wessex Street , Bethnal Green E2 0LB | 3out of 4 | 274 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hague Primary School Wilmot Street , E2 0BP | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewart Headlam Primary School Tapp Street , Stepney E1 5RE | 4out of 4 | 477 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Globe Primary School Gawber Street , Bethnal Green E2 0JH | 4out of 4 | 634 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 | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raine's Foundation School Approach Road , Bethnal Green E2 9LY | - not rated | 820 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's School St Matthew's Row , Bethnal Green E2 6ET | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,086 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,324 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,354 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,258 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,258 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,334 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,622 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 | 313 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harpley School Globe Road , E1 4DZ | - not rated | 426 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 4out of 4 | 489 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 694 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Weavers' Senior School Mape Street , Bethnal Green E2 6HW | - not rated | 718 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| sa7rastop | 86 Cambridge Heath Road | 110 yd | |
| Dough Hands | 199 Cambridge Heath Road | 158 yd | |
| 75 Slices | 199 Cambridge Heath Road | 158 yd | |
| Cape Town Cooking Club at the Crossfit London Cafe | Railway Arch 30, 150 Buckhurst Street | 161 yd | |
| Nourish Contract Catering/ John Scurr Primary School | John Scurr Primary School, Cephas Street | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 135 Cambridge Heath Road | 178 yd | |
| Backyard Bar | 231-237 Cambridge Heath Road | 367 yd | |
| White Hart | White Hart Public House, 1 Mile End Road | 439 yd | |
| The Salmon & Ball | Salmon And Ball, 502 Bethnal Green Road | 506 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare Public House, 460 Bethnal Green Road | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruman Peri Peri Grill | 66 Cleveland Way | 209 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 249 Cambridge Heath Road | 280 yd | |
| The Dessert Club | 121 Globe Road | 333 yd | |
| Thai N Pie | 45 Mile End Road | 363 yd | |
| Empire Chinese Take Away | 43 Mile End Road | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 367 yd | |
| Tesco | 83-89 Mile End Road | 390 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 390 yd | |
| Iceland | 444-446 Bethnal Green Road | 506 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Foodstore, 1 Cambridge Heath Road | 519 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crossfit London MALCOLM PLACE | health and fitness suite | 109 yd |
| Bethnal Green Gardens Tennis Courts MALCOLM PLACE | tennis courts | 140 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Bethnal Green) PILL BOX STUDIOS PILL BOX STUDIOS COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 353 yd |
| Crossfit London (Gales Gardens) RAILWAY ARCH 3 RAILWAY ARCH 3 GALES GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| Harpley School (Closed) Globe Road | 426 yd | |
| Good Shepherd Mission THREE COLTS LANE | 472 yd | |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| Bodylines BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Weavers Field DUNBRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 636 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 165.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.