Candle Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 4RR 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 2008-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Candle Street, London, E1 4RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 4RP, E1 4RS, E1 4RX, E1 4RU, E1 4RT, E3 4RL, E1 4QE, E1 4SF, E1 4SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1 4RR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.8% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.2% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 4RR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.2% 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 | 55.2% | 58.2% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 35.3% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.4%) 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 | 58.3% | 62.1% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 13.7% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 30.3% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 4RR this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.3% | 9.3% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 2.3% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.4% | 14.2% | 7.8% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 16.8% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.7% | 54.9% | -2.8% | 33.8% | 21.1% |
| Other | 8.5% | 2.1% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.8% 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 | 27% | 41.6% | 14.6% | 1.1% | 40.5% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 48% | 43.8% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -37.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 63.4% 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 | 63.2% | 63.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 6.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 6% | 3.6% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.2% | 21.4% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 15.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.6% | 63.6% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 28.8% | 26.1% | 9.8% | 19.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.2% | 1.9% | -9.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 1.7% | -17.6% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 23.2% | 46.2% | -23.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 43.8% | 6.5% | 37.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Candle Street was 126.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.1% higher than the St Dunstan's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Candle Street has the 22nd highest crime rate of 47 local areas in St Dunstan's and the 325th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% 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 Tramway Court, 3 Candle Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2025-09-09 | £353,480 |
| Flat 27 Tramway Court, 3 Candle Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2025-08-29 | £433,979 |
| Flat 44 Tramway Court, 3 Candle Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2025-03-28 | £481,334 |
| Flat 14 Tramway Court, 3 Candle Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2025-01-31 | £388,992 |
| Flat 49 Tramway Court, 3 Candle Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-09-06 | £301,819 |
E1 4RR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4RR 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 | 170 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halley Primary School Halley Street , E14 7SS | 3out of 4 | 155 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ben Jonson Primary School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cayley Primary School Aston Street , Stepney E14 7NG | 3out of 4 | 409 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy 11 Solebay Street , E1 4PW | 4out of 4 | 419 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation Leopold Street , Bow E3 4LA | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 446 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | - not rated | 446 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 633 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,973 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,274 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,369 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 | 936 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 936 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,696 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,870 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,231 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 | 528 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 676 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 736 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 744 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 4out of 4 | 903 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ragged School Cafe | The Ragged School Museum, 46-50 Copperfield Road | 89 yd | |
| Chicken Mahal | 84 Ben Jonson Road | 181 yd | |
| The Urban Adventure Base | Urban Adventure Base, 150 Burdett Road | 259 yd | |
| Bilhana Lebanese Deli | 38 Ben Jonson Road | 277 yd | |
| Ariana Restaurant | 2 Midlothian Road | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft Arms | Bancroft Arms, 410 Mile End Road | 480 yd | |
| The Octagon, The Queens Building | 327-329 Mile End Road | 545 yd | |
| Mucci's | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 566 yd | |
| Senior Common Room Bar (Blizzard Bar) | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 566 yd | |
| Prince Regent | Prince Regent Public House, 81 Salmon Lane | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fodal Mile End, Gadani | 74 Ben Jonson Road | 230 yd | |
| Kar Woo | 56 Ben Jonson Road | 277 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 2 Midlothian Road | 348 yd | |
| Wingz Hut | 29 Burdett Road | 460 yd | |
| Carolines Pizza, Bravo Pizza | 31 Burdett Road | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 420-430 Mile End Road | 487 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 667 yd | |
| Tesco Express 2400 | 193-197 Mile End Road | 734 yd | |
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 785 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 271 yd |
| Arbour Youth Centre SHANDY PARK SHANDY PARK SHANDY STREET | 272 yd | |
| Stepney Green Maths Computing And Science College BEN JONSON ROAD | 402 yd | |
| Haileybury Youth Centre HAILEYBURY CENTRE HAILEYBURY CENTRE BEN JONSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 427 yd |
| Sir John Cass Foundation And Redcoat C Of E Secondary School STEPNEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 652 yd |
| Q Motion Health & Fitness Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE GODWARD SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 653 yd |
| Stephen Hawking School BRUNTON PLACE | 740 yd | |
| Tower Project 45-55 45-55 WHITE HORSE ROAD | 743 yd | |
| Stepney Green Park WICKHAM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Limehouse) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 828 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 | 73.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 248.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 227.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.