Harford Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 4RH 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 4RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 4RG, E1 4SH, E1 4PQ, E1 4SL, E1 4DP, E1 4PH, E1 4SN, E1 4PE, E1 4RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1 4RH 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 4RH, 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 Harford Street was 398.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 180.2% higher than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Harford Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 84th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 132.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.0%.

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 41 Galveston House Harford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-07-25 | £181,418 |
| Flat 21 Galveston House Harford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-07-17 | £194,692 |
| Flat 18 Galveston House Harford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-12-16 | £237,144 |
| Flat 16 Galveston House Harford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-07-30 | £239,482 |
| Flat 49 Galveston House Harford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2019-06-28 | £251,119 |
E1 4RH 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 4RH 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 211 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 519 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 859 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,779 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 | 155 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ben Jonson Primary School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 211 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Whitman Road , E3 4RB | - not rated | 419 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halley Primary School Halley Street , E14 7SS | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cayley Primary School Aston Street , Stepney E14 7NG | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 535 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | - not rated | 535 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 3out of 4 | 754 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 | 1,064 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,371 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,435 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,524 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,088 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,121 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 | 1,260 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,858 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,056 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 | 77 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 326 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 4out of 4 | 524 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpley School Globe Road , E1 4DZ | - not rated | 607 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 754 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Common Room Coffee Lounge | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 121 yd | |
| Ground Cafe | 329-327 Mile End Road | 156 yd | |
| Solebay Primary Academy | 11 Solebay Street | 158 yd | |
| The Grab Cafe | Queen Mary And Westfield College, 327 Mile End Road | 173 yd | |
| Union Shop | Queen Mary University Students Union, 432 Bancroft Road | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft Arms | Bancroft Arms, 410 Mile End Road | 42 yd | |
| Mucci's | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 121 yd | |
| Senior Common Room Bar (Blizzard Bar) | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 121 yd | |
| The Octagon, The Queens Building | 327-329 Mile End Road | 156 yd | |
| Drapers Arms Bar & E1 Venue Bar | 432 Bancroft Road | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Bangin Burgers | 235 Mile End Road | 344 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 78 White Horse Lane | 376 yd | |
| Mouchak Sweets & Cafe | 104 White Horse Lane | 376 yd | |
| A'la Pizza | 201 Mile End Road | 403 yd | |
| Wingz Hut | 29 Burdett Road | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 420-430 Mile End Road | 116 yd | |
| Tesco Express 2400 | 193-197 Mile End Road | 403 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 410 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 800 yd | |
| Tesco | 83-89 Mile End Road | 801 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 | 230 yd |
| Arbour Youth Centre SHANDY PARK SHANDY PARK SHANDY STREET | 237 yd | |
| Stepney Green Maths Computing And Science College BEN JONSON ROAD | 503 yd | |
| Haileybury Youth Centre HAILEYBURY CENTRE HAILEYBURY CENTRE BEN JONSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 594 yd |
| Harpley School (Closed) Globe Road | 605 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 | 613 yd |
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Stepney Green Park WICKHAM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Sir John Cass Foundation And Redcoat C Of E Secondary School STEPNEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 806 yd |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 819 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 | 143.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 140.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.