Rickman Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 4LA 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 Rickman Street, London, E1 4LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 4LB, E1 4JZ, E1 4DZ, E1 4JU, E1 4JS, E1 4JT, E1 4EA, E1 4ET, E1 4JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1 4LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 50.3% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 45.3% | 49.7% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 4LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.7% 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 | 45% | 51.7% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 37.7% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 5.1% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 50.2% | 48.4% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 35.9% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 8.6% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 21.9% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 13.1% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 10.1% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 16.9% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 32.9% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 8.4% | 3% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.4% 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 | 63.9% | 56.9% | -7.0% | 1.1% | 55.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 21.4% | 22.4% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -59.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 60.3% 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 | 61.4% | 60.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 7.3% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.7% | 26.2% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 20.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.1% | 60.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 23.8% | 21.0% | 9.8% | 14.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 7.3% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.8% | 4% | -24.8% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.5% | 37.2% | -22.7% |
| Christian | 14.1% | 46.2% | -32.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 59.2% | 6.5% | 52.7% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rickman Street was 146.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.7% higher than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rickman Street has the 44th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 329th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.3%.

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 14 Rickman House Rickman Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,500 | 2003-10-24 | £216,798 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 4LA 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 | 68 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 547 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 971 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,905 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 | 207 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Scurr Primary School Cephas Street , Stepney Green E1 4AX | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Globe Primary School Gawber Street , Bethnal Green E2 0JH | 4out of 4 | 479 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonner Primary School Stainsbury Street , Bethnal Green E2 0NF | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Peel Grove , Bethnal Green E2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 213 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raine's Foundation School Approach Road , Bethnal Green E2 9LY | - not rated | 870 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 961 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | - not rated | 978 yd | Community school | No | Boys | 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 | 1,975 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,378 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,066 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,187 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 | 2,041 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,041 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,004 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,298 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 4,351 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 | 187 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 4out of 4 | 287 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 352 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 513 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Mary University of London Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 712 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 | 2 yd | |
| Boba Eats | 115 Globe Road | 2 yd | |
| Five Bros Burgers & Wings | 165 Globe Road | 245 yd | |
| Quarantacinque Limited | 45 Roman Road | 370 yd | |
| T's Cafe Au Lait | 10 Globe Road | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Camel Public House | The Camel Public House, 277 Globe Road | 405 yd | |
| The Florist Arms | Florists Arms Public House, 255 Globe Road | 405 yd | |
| Half Moon | 213-233 Mile End Road | 487 yd | |
| Backyard Bar | 231-237 Cambridge Heath Road | 500 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 135 Cambridge Heath Road | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dessert Club | 121 Globe Road | 2 yd | |
| Morpeth Main School | Morpeth Secondary School, Portman Place | 223 yd | |
| Anondo Bazar | 98 Roman Road | 397 yd | |
| Suey Hong | 252 Globe Road | 405 yd | |
| Star Grill | 131a Roman Road | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 250a Globe Road | 334 yd | |
| Tesco Express 2400 | 193-197 Mile End Road | 469 yd | |
| Tesco | 83-89 Mile End Road | 496 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 497 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 500 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harpley School (Closed) Globe Road | 190 yd | |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 211 yd |
| Bethnal Green Gardens Tennis Courts MALCOLM PLACE | tennis courts | 315 yd |
| Crossfit London MALCOLM PLACE | health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Bonner Primary School STAINSBURY STREET | 518 yd | |
| Crossfit London (Gales Gardens) RAILWAY ARCH 3 RAILWAY ARCH 3 GALES GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 538 yd |
| Q Motion Health & Fitness Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE GODWARD SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 552 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Bethnal Green) PILL BOX STUDIOS PILL BOX STUDIOS COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 602 yd |
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Bodylines BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 653 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 | 89.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 43.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.