Colebert Avenue is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 4JQ 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 Colebert Avenue, London, E1 4JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 4JG, E1 4JH, E1 4JE, E1 4JB, E1 4JD, E1 4JJ, E1 4AU, E1 4JL, E1 4JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 4JQ 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 4JQ, 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 4JQ 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 Colebert Avenue 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.
Colebert Avenue 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 4 Ryder House Colebert Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2023-11-30 | £486,449 |
| Flat 21 Ryder House Colebert Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-08-25 | £270,847 |
| Flat 9 Ryder House Colebert Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-08-12 | £451,932 |
| Flat 20 Ryder House Colebert Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,600 | 2019-04-05 | £270,179 |
| Flat 12 Ryder House Colebert Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2014-07-08 | £577,995 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 4JQ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 600 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,653 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 | 202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Scurr Primary School Cephas Street , Stepney Green E1 4AX | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hague Primary School Wilmot Street , E2 0BP | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewart Headlam Primary School Tapp Street , Stepney E1 5RE | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Globe Primary School Gawber Street , Bethnal Green E2 0JH | 4out of 4 | 557 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 | 487 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,216 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 | 2,093 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,347 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,362 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,234 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,321 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 | 2,275 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,294 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,515 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,567 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,645 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 | 237 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 712 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 958 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 1,046 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tad's Coffee Offie | 113 Globe Road | 216 yd | |
| Boba Eats | 115 Globe Road | 216 yd | |
| Nourish Contract Catering/ John Scurr Primary School | John Scurr Primary School, Cephas Street | 233 yd | |
| sa7rastop | 86 Cambridge Heath Road | 236 yd | |
| Dough Hands | 199 Cambridge Heath Road | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 135 Cambridge Heath Road | 300 yd | |
| Backyard Bar | 231-237 Cambridge Heath Road | 435 yd | |
| White Hart | White Hart Public House, 1 Mile End Road | 509 yd | |
| The Camel Public House | The Camel Public House, 277 Globe Road | 528 yd | |
| The Florist Arms | Florists Arms Public House, 255 Globe Road | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dessert Club | 121 Globe Road | 218 yd | |
| Ruman Peri Peri Grill | 66 Cleveland Way | 248 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 249 Cambridge Heath Road | 361 yd | |
| Thai N Pie | 45 Mile End Road | 386 yd | |
| Salad Stop,Toast,Boujee Bao-Stepney,Brew'd Awakening,The Daily Drip | 162a Mile End Road | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 83-89 Mile End Road | 354 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 354 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 435 yd | |
| Co-operative | 250a Globe Road | 473 yd | |
| Tesco Express 2400 | 193-197 Mile End Road | 510 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bethnal Green Gardens Tennis Courts MALCOLM PLACE | tennis courts | 197 yd |
| Crossfit London MALCOLM PLACE | health and fitness suite | 206 yd |
| Harpley School (Closed) Globe Road | 296 yd | |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 416 yd |
| Crossfit London (Gales Gardens) RAILWAY ARCH 3 RAILWAY ARCH 3 GALES GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 462 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Bethnal Green) PILL BOX STUDIOS PILL BOX STUDIOS COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 465 yd |
| Good Shepherd Mission THREE COLTS LANE | 599 yd | |
| Bodylines BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| Q Motion Health & Fitness Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE GODWARD SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 663 yd |
| Weavers Field DUNBRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 694 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 | 166.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 117.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.