Ernest Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 4RG 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 Ernest Street, London, E1 4RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 4RF, E1 4RH, E1 4RE, E1 4SN, E1 4RD, E1 4SL, E1 4SH, E1 4LT, E1 4RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1 4RG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.1% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.9% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 4RG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% 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 | 52.4% | 52% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 34.8% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 43.9% | 49.3% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 30.8% | -9.1% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 10.6% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 | 26.5% | 23.6% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9.6% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.9% | 10.3% | 3.4% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.6% | 24.9% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 24.6% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 11.3% | 4.3% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 16.7% 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 | 65.2% | 61.4% | -3.8% | 1.1% | 60.3% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 16.7% | 16.7% | 0.0% | 81.4% | -64.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, just 47.8% 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 | 50.7% | 47.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -35.4% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 8.7% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 4.1% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 35% | 33.9% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 28.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.7% 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 | 50.1% | 47.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -35.4% |
| 10+ Years | 10.5% | 28.7% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 18.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.3% | 10.4% | -17.9% | 1.9% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 6.3% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 7.6% | 1.2% | 6.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.3% | 37.2% | -24.9% |
| Christian | 8.7% | 46.2% | -37.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 66.8% | 6.5% | 60.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ernest Street was 471.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 207.1% higher than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Ernest Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 62nd highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 164.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 21 Formosa House Ernest Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-05-11 | £363,469 |
| Flat 12 Formosa House Ernest Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2021-02-05 | £362,195 |
| Flat 16 Formosa House Ernest Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2018-02-01 | £121,009 |
| Flat 3 Formosa House Ernest Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2017-07-21 | £413,706 |
| Flat 12 Formosa House Ernest Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £237,750 | 2011-07-14 | £383,197 |
E1 4RG area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in E1 4RG 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) | 59 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Unemployed | 28 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,950 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 | 340 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ben Jonson Primary School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halley Primary School Halley Street , E14 7SS | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Scurr Primary School Cephas Street , Stepney Green E1 4AX | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bangabandhu Primary School Wessex Street , Bethnal Green E2 0LB | 3out of 4 | 801 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 | 546 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 4out of 4 | 590 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 794 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,247 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 | 2,553 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,605 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,899 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,710 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,554 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 | 1,451 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,711 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,999 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,139 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,919 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 | 138 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 150 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 931 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 945 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Common Room Coffee Lounge | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 138 yd | |
| The Grab Cafe | Queen Mary And Westfield College, 327 Mile End Road | 173 yd | |
| Ground Cafe | 329-327 Mile End Road | 206 yd | |
| Solebay Primary Academy | 11 Solebay Street | 225 yd | |
| Union Shop | Queen Mary University Students Union, 432 Bancroft Road | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft Arms | Bancroft Arms, 410 Mile End Road | 94 yd | |
| Mucci's | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 138 yd | |
| Senior Common Room Bar (Blizzard Bar) | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 138 yd | |
| The Octagon, The Queens Building | 327-329 Mile End Road | 206 yd | |
| Drapers Arms Bar & E1 Venue Bar | 432 Bancroft Road | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Bangin Burgers | 235 Mile End Road | 279 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 78 White Horse Lane | 313 yd | |
| Mouchak Sweets & Cafe | 104 White Horse Lane | 313 yd | |
| A'la Pizza | 201 Mile End Road | 338 yd | |
| Rose Peri Peri | 168 Mile End Road | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 420-430 Mile End Road | 176 yd | |
| Tesco Express 2400 | 193-197 Mile End Road | 338 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 469 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 734 yd | |
| Tesco | 83-89 Mile End Road | 734 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 | 180 yd |
| Arbour Youth Centre SHANDY PARK SHANDY PARK SHANDY STREET | 234 yd | |
| Stepney Green Maths Computing And Science College BEN JONSON ROAD | 473 yd | |
| Harpley School (Closed) Globe Road | 550 yd | |
| Haileybury Youth Centre HAILEYBURY CENTRE HAILEYBURY CENTRE BEN JONSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 568 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 | 660 yd |
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Stepney Green Park WICKHAM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Sir John Cass Foundation And Redcoat C Of E Secondary School STEPNEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 770 yd |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 781 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 90.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.