Union Drive is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 4PG is located in the St Dunstan's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bethnal Green and Bow. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Union Drive, London, E1 4PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 4PJ, E1 4PW, E1 4QN, E1 4DP, E1 4PE, E1 4PP, E1 4QW, E1 4PT, E1 4QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 4PG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.4% | 55.4% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 41.6% | 44.6% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 4PG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 92.8% 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 | 71.2% | 92.8% | 21.6% | 37.9% | 54.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.5% | 5.1% | -12.4% | 44.2% | -39.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -8.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 0.7% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 52.5% | 53.6% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 33.8% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 9.2% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.1% | -1.9% | 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.
In the area around E1 4PG this area, 5.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.6% | 5.8% | -10.8% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 2% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 30.1% | 56.5% | 26.4% | 16.9% | 39.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 26% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 9.6% | 4.4% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.3% 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 | 23.1% | 7.6% | -15.5% | 1.1% | 6.5% |
| Chinese | 7.8% | 12.5% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 11.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 7.6% | 6.0% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 51.4% | 41.3% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -40.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, just 42.5% 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 | 57.6% | 42.5% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -40.7% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 20.2% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 14.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.6% | 26.4% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 20.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 11.5% 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 | 56.5% | 42.5% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -40.7% |
| 10+ Years | 16.1% | 11.5% | -4.6% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 6.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 5.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 33.8% | 19.3% | 1.9% | 31.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.2% | 76.7% | -23.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 8.6% | 1.5% | 7.1% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 7.9% | 0.3% | 7.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 27.8% | 46.2% | -18.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 14.9% | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 11.8% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Union Drive was 258.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.3% higher than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Union Drive has the 22nd highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 175th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 162.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% 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 Union Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2023-08-30 | £554,464 |
| 1 Union Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2020-06-23 | £684,610 |
| 2 Union Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2015-06-22 | £689,891 |
| 9 Union Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2014-06-27 | £660,205 |
| 2 Union Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2012-12-20 | £658,065 |
E1 4PG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E1 4PG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 570 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 185 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 929 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy 11 Solebay Street , E1 4PW | 4out of 4 | 81 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Whitman Road , E3 4RB | - not rated | 248 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ben Jonson Primary School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 261 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halley Primary School Halley Street , E14 7SS | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Junior School Coborn Street , E3 2AB | - not rated | 829 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | - not rated | 703 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 955 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,145 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,331 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,569 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,021 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,305 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 | 1,091 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,382 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,633 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,867 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Mary University of London Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 271 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 524 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 553 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 4out of 4 | 731 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpley School Globe Road , E1 4DZ | - not rated | 803 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solebay Primary Academy | 11 Solebay Street | 78 yd | |
| Ground Cafe | 329-327 Mile End Road | 161 yd | |
| KFC | 381 Mile End Road | 226 yd | |
| Starbucks | 389 Mile End Road | 226 yd | |
| WNGZ | 365 Mile End Road | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Octagon, The Queens Building | 327-329 Mile End Road | 161 yd | |
| Bancroft Arms | Bancroft Arms, 410 Mile End Road | 211 yd | |
| Cherry | 359 Mile End Road | 226 yd | |
| Mucci's | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 252 yd | |
| Senior Common Room Bar (Blizzard Bar) | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingz Hut | 29 Burdett Road | 269 yd | |
| Carolines Pizza, Bravo Pizza | 31 Burdett Road | 269 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 86 Hamlets Way | 292 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 2 Midlothian Road | 347 yd | |
| City Kebab House | 6 Grove Road | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 420-430 Mile End Road | 136 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 226 yd | |
| Tesco Express 2400 | 193-197 Mile End Road | 630 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 954 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arbour Youth Centre SHANDY PARK SHANDY PARK SHANDY STREET | 373 yd | |
| Q Motion Health & Fitness Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE GODWARD SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 432 yd |
| Mile End Park Leisure Centre And Stadium MILE END STADIUM MILE END PARK MILE END STADIUM MILE END PARK RHODESWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 504 yd |
| Stepney Green Maths Computing And Science College BEN JONSON ROAD | 664 yd | |
| Haileybury Youth Centre HAILEYBURY CENTRE HAILEYBURY CENTRE BEN JONSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 742 yd |
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Harpley School (Closed) Globe Road | 802 yd | |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 963 yd | |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 963 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 247.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.