Ben Jonson Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 4SB 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 Ben Jonson Road, London, E1 4SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 4GF, E1 4GB, E1 4SA, E1 4QQ, E1 4QG, E1 4GD, E1 4RZ, E1 3NL, E1 3NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1 4SB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 50.5% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49.5% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 4SB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.8% 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 | 57% | 54.8% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.4% | 35.5% | 16.1% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 3.5% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 2.3% | -8.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 41.6% | 52.5% | 10.9% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 32.1% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 14% | 9.8% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 10.2% | 2.9% | -7.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
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 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.5% | 13.1% | -17.4% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 7.7% | 3.8% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5% | 10.9% | 5.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 17% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 48.1% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 14.3% |
| Other | 9% | 1.9% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.3% 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 | 13.7% | 50.7% | 37.0% | 1.1% | 49.6% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 62.2% | 29.3% | -32.9% | 81.4% | -52.1% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 62.1% 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 | 67.6% | 62.1% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.7% | 19.2% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 13.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 2.6% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.7% | 62.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 26.4% | 22.0% | 9.8% | 16.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 5.5% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 2.4% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 3.4% | -13.7% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 1% | 13.5% | -12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 15.1% | 46.2% | -31.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 57% | 6.5% | 50.5% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ben Jonson Road 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 -12.4%.

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 15 Marmora House Ben Jonson Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £233,500 | 2010-10-01 | £368,300 |
| Flat 5 Marmora House Ben Jonson Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2008-12-05 | £416,957 |
| Flat 14 Marmora House Ben Jonson Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2008-03-28 | £316,850 |
| Flat 5 Marmora House Ben Jonson Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2000-03-03 | £189,050 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 4SB 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 | 125 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 277 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ben Jonson Primary School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 333 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cayley Primary School Aston Street , Stepney E14 7NG | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy 11 Solebay Street , E1 4PW | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marion Richardson Primary School Senrab Street , E1 0QF | 3out of 4 | 709 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 | 147 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 367 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 4out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,191 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,512 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,896 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 5,075 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 | 1,223 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,945 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,149 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,703 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 | 516 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 523 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 732 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 1,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilhana Lebanese Deli | 38 Ben Jonson Road | 62 yd | |
| Chicken Mahal | 84 Ben Jonson Road | 71 yd | |
| Ragged School Cafe | The Ragged School Museum, 46-50 Copperfield Road | 297 yd | |
| The Allotment Kitchen | Stepney City Farms, Stepney High Street | 337 yd | |
| Eatz | 30 Blount Street | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Ship | The Old Ship Public House, 17 Barnes Street | 520 yd | |
| Prince Regent | Prince Regent Public House, 81 Salmon Lane | 523 yd | |
| Queens Head | Queens Head Public House, 8 Flamborough Street | 548 yd | |
| Bancroft Arms | Bancroft Arms, 410 Mile End Road | 561 yd | |
| Mucci's | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fodal Mile End, Gadani | 74 Ben Jonson Road | 39 yd | |
| Kar Woo | 56 Ben Jonson Road | 62 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 78 White Horse Lane | 521 yd | |
| Mouchak Sweets & Cafe | 104 White Horse Lane | 521 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 2 Midlothian Road | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 420-430 Mile End Road | 596 yd | |
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 652 yd | |
| Tesco Express 2400 | 193-197 Mile End Road | 683 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 686 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 831 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haileybury Youth Centre HAILEYBURY CENTRE HAILEYBURY CENTRE BEN JONSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 221 yd |
| Stepney Green Maths Computing And Science College BEN JONSON ROAD | 225 yd | |
| Arbour Youth Centre SHANDY PARK SHANDY PARK SHANDY STREET | 287 yd | |
| Sir John Cass Foundation And Redcoat C Of E Secondary School STEPNEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 438 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 | 469 yd |
| Tower Project 45-55 45-55 WHITE HORSE ROAD | 561 yd | |
| Stepney Green Park WICKHAM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Stephen Hawking School BRUNTON PLACE | 630 yd | |
| Q Motion Health & Fitness Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE GODWARD SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 670 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Limehouse) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 698 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.