Harford Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 4PQ 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harford Street, London, E1 4PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 4DP, E1 4PE, E1 4RH, E1 4PW, E1 4PP, E1 4SH, E1 4PH, E1 4RG, E1 4PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 4PQ, 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 | 55.3% | 55.4% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 44.7% | 44.6% | -0.1% | 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 4PQ, 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 | 98.7% | 92.8% | -5.9% | 37.9% | 54.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 0.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -39.1% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -8.1% |
| Widowed | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 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 | 63.2% | 53.6% | -9.6% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.8% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 3.2% | 9.2% | 6.0% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 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 4PQ 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 | 0.5% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 4.9% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 52.4% | 56.5% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 39.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 26% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 17% | 4.4% | -12.6% | 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 | 2.1% | 7.6% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 6.5% |
| Chinese | 9.3% | 12.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 11.8% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 7.6% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 6% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 60.8% | 41.3% | -19.5% | 81.4% | -40.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 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 | 50.5% | 42.5% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -40.7% |
| European Union | 17.8% | 20.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 14.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.4% | 26.4% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 20.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 49.9% | 42.5% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -40.7% |
| 10+ Years | 39.1% | 11.5% | -27.6% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 33.8% | 29.3% | 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 Harford Street was 245.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.1% higher than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harford Street has the 26th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 181st highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 156.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 126.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Harford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2011-09-26 | £364,079 |
| 3 Harford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 1997-11-14 | £279,074 |
| 11 Harford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £53,000 | 1997-11-14 | £268,926 |
| 7 Harford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £53,000 | 1997-11-14 | £268,926 |
| 9 Harford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 1997-11-14 | £279,074 |
E1 4PQ 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 4PQ 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 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 48 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Education | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,809 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 | 3out of 4 | 229 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ben Jonson Primary School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halley Primary School Halley Street , E14 7SS | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Scurr Primary School Cephas Street , Stepney Green E1 4AX | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bangabandhu Primary School Wessex Street , Bethnal Green E2 0LB | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 4out of 4 | 635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 889 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 2,420 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,559 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,562 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,517 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,565 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,852 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,001 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 59 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 298 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 796 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 1,034 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Cafe | 329-327 Mile End Road | 80 yd | |
| Solebay Primary Academy | 11 Solebay Street | 97 yd | |
| Senior Common Room Coffee Lounge | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 109 yd | |
| The Grab Cafe | Queen Mary And Westfield College, 327 Mile End Road | 168 yd | |
| Union Shop | Queen Mary University Students Union, 432 Bancroft Road | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft Arms | Bancroft Arms, 410 Mile End Road | 55 yd | |
| The Octagon, The Queens Building | 327-329 Mile End Road | 80 yd | |
| Mucci's | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 109 yd | |
| Senior Common Room Bar (Blizzard Bar) | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 109 yd | |
| Drapers Arms Bar & E1 Venue Bar | 432 Bancroft Road | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Bangin Burgers | 235 Mile End Road | 415 yd | |
| Wingz Hut | 29 Burdett Road | 421 yd | |
| Carolines Pizza, Bravo Pizza | 31 Burdett Road | 421 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 86 Hamlets Way | 448 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 78 White Horse Lane | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 420-430 Mile End Road | 29 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 324 yd | |
| Tesco Express 2400 | 193-197 Mile End Road | 474 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 876 yd | |
| Tesco | 83-89 Mile End Road | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Q Motion Health & Fitness Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE GODWARD SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 278 yd |
| Arbour Youth Centre SHANDY PARK SHANDY PARK SHANDY STREET | 300 yd | |
| Stepney Green Maths Computing And Science College BEN JONSON ROAD | 579 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 | 598 yd |
| Harpley School (Closed) Globe Road | 651 yd | |
| Haileybury Youth Centre HAILEYBURY CENTRE HAILEYBURY CENTRE BEN JONSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 667 yd |
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| Stepney Green Park WICKHAM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Sir John Cass Foundation And Redcoat C Of E Secondary School STEPNEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 884 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.