Rennie Cottages is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 4JU 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 Rennie Cottages, London, E1 4JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 4JT, E1 4JY, E1 4LB, E1 4JZ, E1 4LA, E1 4JS, E1 4EA, E1 4FS, E1 4JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1 4JU 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 | 46% | 50.7% | 4.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 54% | 49.3% | -4.7% | 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 4JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 60.3% | 55.6% | -4.7% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 29.4% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.5% | 45.2% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 40.6% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.7% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 52.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 16.9% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 6.8% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 10.5% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 52.9% | 19.8% | 33.8% | 19.1% |
| Other | 16.6% | 4.1% | -12.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.8% 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 | 42.2% | 43.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 42.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 38.4% | 34.8% | -3.6% | 81.4% | -46.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, just 46.6% 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 | 54.6% | 46.6% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -36.6% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 17.2% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 11.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 7.3% | 4.2% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.1% | 24.3% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.9% 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 | 53% | 46.9% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -36.3% |
| 10+ Years | 9.4% | 19.9% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 10.5% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 11.1% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.8% | 11.6% | -11.2% | 1.9% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60% | 76.7% | -16.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 7.3% | 0.6% | 6.7% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 4.8% | 0.4% | 4.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 7.6% | 1.2% | 6.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 16.5% | 46.2% | -29.7% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 42.9% | 6.5% | 36.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rennie Cottages was 81.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.5% lower than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rennie Cottages has the 21st lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Rennie Cottages, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-12-09 | £250,022 |
| 7 Rennie Cottages, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2017-03-10 | £239,825 |
| 7 Rennie Cottages, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2007-02-16 | £206,984 |
| 4 Rennie Cottages, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2006-05-19 | £359,006 |
| 2 Rennie Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2005-12-22 | £402,632 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 4JU 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 | 133 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Other | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 486 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,927 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 | 248 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Scurr Primary School Cephas Street , Stepney Green E1 4AX | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Globe Primary School Gawber Street , Bethnal Green E2 0JH | 4out of 4 | 542 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonner Primary School Stainsbury Street , Bethnal Green E2 0NF | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hague Primary School Wilmot Street , E2 0BP | 3out of 4 | 732 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 | 261 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raine's Foundation School Approach Road , Bethnal Green E2 9LY | - not rated | 919 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | - not rated | 920 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 934 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,373 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,383 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,057 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,141 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,025 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,335 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 4,367 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpley School Globe Road , E1 4DZ | - not rated | 143 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 4out of 4 | 239 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 390 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 467 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Mary University of London Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 682 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 | 65 yd | |
| Boba Eats | 115 Globe Road | 65 yd | |
| Five Bros Burgers & Wings | 165 Globe Road | 306 yd | |
| T's Cafe Au Lait | 10 Globe Road | 319 yd | |
| Nourish Contract Catering/ John Scurr Primary School | John Scurr Primary School, Cephas Street | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Moon | 213-233 Mile End Road | 439 yd | |
| The Camel Public House | The Camel Public House, 277 Globe Road | 467 yd | |
| The Florist Arms | Florists Arms Public House, 255 Globe Road | 467 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 135 Cambridge Heath Road | 486 yd | |
| Drapers Arms Bar & E1 Venue Bar | 432 Bancroft Road | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dessert Club | 121 Globe Road | 64 yd | |
| Morpeth Main School | Morpeth Secondary School, Portman Place | 270 yd | |
| Ruman Peri Peri Grill | 66 Cleveland Way | 411 yd | |
| A'la Pizza | 201 Mile End Road | 417 yd | |
| Spice Hut - Stepney | 220 Mile End Road | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 250a Globe Road | 398 yd | |
| Tesco Express 2400 | 193-197 Mile End Road | 417 yd | |
| Tesco | 83-89 Mile End Road | 435 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 435 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 530 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harpley School (Closed) Globe Road | 146 yd | |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 268 yd |
| Bethnal Green Gardens Tennis Courts MALCOLM PLACE | tennis courts | 325 yd |
| Crossfit London MALCOLM PLACE | health and fitness suite | 360 yd |
| Q Motion Health & Fitness Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE GODWARD SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 520 yd |
| Crossfit London (Gales Gardens) RAILWAY ARCH 3 RAILWAY ARCH 3 GALES GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Bonner Primary School STAINSBURY STREET | 579 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Bethnal Green) PILL BOX STUDIOS PILL BOX STUDIOS COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 613 yd |
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Bodylines BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 689 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 | 95.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.