Candle Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 4RX 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 2007-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Candle Street, London, E1 4RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 4RU, E1 4RR, E1 4RP, E1 4RS, E1 4SF, E1 4SG, E1 4RL, E1 4QD, E1 4GE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 4RX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 50.4% | 53.4% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 49.6% | 46.6% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 4RX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.8% 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 | 58.9% | 61.8% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 23.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 28.6% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (90.9%) 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 | 55.4% | 59.4% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 31.5% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 7.2% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
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 4RX this area, 5.6% 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 70.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 4.2% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 13.4% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.6% | 70.8% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 37.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.5% 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 | 18.6% | 17.8% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 1.5% | -4.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 9.6% | 5.8% | -3.8% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 9.3% | 11.3% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 8.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 43.9% | 45.5% | 1.6% | 81.4% | -35.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 56% 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 | 63.9% | 56% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 17% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.4% | 11.6% | -4.8% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.9% | 56% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 26.7% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 16.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.6% | 5.8% | -7.8% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 4.3% | -9.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 31.2% | 46.2% | -15.0% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 26.1% | 6.5% | 19.6% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Candle Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the St Dunstan's average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.5%.

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 17 Horseley Court, 4 Candle Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-10-09 | £395,658 |
| Flat 21 Horseley Court, 4 Candle Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £308,350 | 2024-01-19 | £308,994 |
| Flat 12 Horseley Court, 4 Candle Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2023-11-17 | £191,105 |
| Flat 15 Horseley Court, 4 Candle Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £362,700 | 2023-10-18 | £356,382 |
| Flat 4 Horseley Court, 4 Candle Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-09-28 | £305,540 |
E1 4RX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
E1 4RX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 55 |
| Education | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 604 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Jonson Primary School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 170 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halley Primary School Halley Street , E14 7SS | 3out of 4 | 260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy 11 Solebay Street , E1 4PW | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cayley Primary School Aston Street , Stepney E14 7NG | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School Salmon Lane , Limehouse E14 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 302 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 534 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 4out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,178 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 | 2,177 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,373 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,185 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,731 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,979 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 | 1,122 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,778 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,987 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,287 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,867 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 | 403 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 498 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 819 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 837 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ragged School Cafe | The Ragged School Museum, 46-50 Copperfield Road | 149 yd | |
| Chicken Mahal | 84 Ben Jonson Road | 149 yd | |
| Bilhana Lebanese Deli | 38 Ben Jonson Road | 230 yd | |
| The Urban Adventure Base | Urban Adventure Base, 150 Burdett Road | 317 yd | |
| Ariana Restaurant | 2 Midlothian Road | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft Arms | Bancroft Arms, 410 Mile End Road | 462 yd | |
| The Octagon, The Queens Building | 327-329 Mile End Road | 537 yd | |
| Mucci's | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 548 yd | |
| Senior Common Room Bar (Blizzard Bar) | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 548 yd | |
| Prince Regent | Prince Regent Public House, 81 Salmon Lane | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fodal Mile End, Gadani | 74 Ben Jonson Road | 189 yd | |
| Kar Woo | 56 Ben Jonson Road | 230 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 2 Midlothian Road | 398 yd | |
| Wingz Hut | 29 Burdett Road | 500 yd | |
| Carolines Pizza, Bravo Pizza | 31 Burdett Road | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 420-430 Mile End Road | 478 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 682 yd | |
| Tesco Express 2400 | 193-197 Mile End Road | 687 yd | |
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 774 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 846 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arbour Youth Centre SHANDY PARK SHANDY PARK SHANDY STREET | 229 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 | 330 yd |
| Stepney Green Maths Computing And Science College BEN JONSON ROAD | 343 yd | |
| Haileybury Youth Centre HAILEYBURY CENTRE HAILEYBURY CENTRE BEN JONSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 372 yd |
| Sir John Cass Foundation And Redcoat C Of E Secondary School STEPNEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 600 yd |
| Q Motion Health & Fitness Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE GODWARD SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 619 yd |
| Tower Project 45-55 45-55 WHITE HORSE ROAD | 714 yd | |
| Stephen Hawking School BRUNTON PLACE | 736 yd | |
| Stepney Green Park WICKHAM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Limehouse) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 818 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 137.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.