Cephas Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 4JD 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 Cephas Street, London, E1 4JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 4JA, E1 4AX, E1 4JB, E1 4JG, E1 4AU, E1 4JQ, E1 4JJ, E1 4HR, E1 4HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 4JD is primarily male, with 53.5% 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 | 47.3% | 46.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 52.7% | 53.5% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 4JD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 47.2% | 45.7% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 45.1% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 41.4% | 37.7% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 36% | 45.6% | 9.6% | 33.6% | 12.0% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 9.8% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 4JD this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 28.7% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 8.6% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 11.5% | 2.8% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 10.9% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 33.3% | 13.2% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 13% | 4.6% | -8.4% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.6% 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 | 64.9% | 64.7% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 63.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 8.7% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 21.7% | 9.6% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -71.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, just 45.6% 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 | 53.3% | 45.6% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -37.6% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 9.3% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.5% | 38.1% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 32.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.8% 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 | 53% | 45.6% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -37.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 28.8% | 24.0% | 9.8% | 19.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 8.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.2% | 11.2% | -15.0% | 1.9% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 11.5% | 1.2% | 10.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.4% | 37.2% | -28.8% |
| Christian | 10.7% | 46.2% | -35.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 73% | 6.5% | 66.5% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cephas Street was 94.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.3% lower than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cephas Street has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 238th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.9%.

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 26 Redclyf House Cephas Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-03-09 | £241,197 |
| Flat 28 Redclyf House Cephas Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2021-12-06 | £308,845 |
| Flat 26 Redclyf House Cephas Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2015-08-28 | £363,906 |
| Flat 28 Redclyf House Cephas Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2015-06-26 | £365,632 |
| Flat 1 Redclyf House Cephas Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2010-11-15 | £379,604 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 4JD 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 | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,671 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 | 229 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bangabandhu Primary School Wessex Street , Bethnal Green E2 0LB | 3out of 4 | 266 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hague Primary School Wilmot Street , E2 0BP | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewart Headlam Primary School Tapp Street , Stepney E1 5RE | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Globe Primary School Gawber Street , Bethnal Green E2 0JH | 4out of 4 | 626 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 | 528 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 640 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,162 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 | 2,090 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,325 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,351 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,303 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,353 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,328 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,459 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,615 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,673 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 306 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 692 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 950 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 978 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish Contract Catering/ John Scurr Primary School | John Scurr Primary School, Cephas Street | 165 yd | |
| sa7rastop | 86 Cambridge Heath Road | 222 yd | |
| Tad's Coffee Offie | 113 Globe Road | 270 yd | |
| Boba Eats | 115 Globe Road | 270 yd | |
| Cape Town Cooking Club at the Crossfit London Cafe | Railway Arch 30, 150 Buckhurst Street | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 135 Cambridge Heath Road | 277 yd | |
| White Hart | White Hart Public House, 1 Mile End Road | 449 yd | |
| Backyard Bar | 231-237 Cambridge Heath Road | 484 yd | |
| Half Moon | 213-233 Mile End Road | 529 yd | |
| The Camel Public House | The Camel Public House, 277 Globe Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruman Peri Peri Grill | 66 Cleveland Way | 186 yd | |
| The Dessert Club | 121 Globe Road | 271 yd | |
| Thai N Pie | 45 Mile End Road | 318 yd | |
| Salad Stop,Toast,Boujee Bao-Stepney,Brew'd Awakening,The Daily Drip | 162a Mile End Road | 345 yd | |
| Boba Trouble | 162 Mile End Road | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 83-89 Mile End Road | 288 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 288 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 484 yd | |
| Tesco Express 2400 | 193-197 Mile End Road | 488 yd | |
| Co-operative | 250a Globe Road | 543 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crossfit London MALCOLM PLACE | health and fitness suite | 237 yd |
| Bethnal Green Gardens Tennis Courts MALCOLM PLACE | tennis courts | 244 yd |
| Harpley School (Closed) Globe Road | 310 yd | |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Bethnal Green) PILL BOX STUDIOS PILL BOX STUDIOS COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Crossfit London (Gales Gardens) RAILWAY ARCH 3 RAILWAY ARCH 3 GALES GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 507 yd |
| Good Shepherd Mission THREE COLTS LANE | 606 yd | |
| Bodylines BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| Q Motion Health & Fitness Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE GODWARD SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 659 yd |
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 667 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 140.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.