Ernest Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 4SL 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 4SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 4SH, E1 4SJ, E1 4SN, E1 4SR, E1 4SS, E1 4PH, E1 4RH, E1 4PX, E1 4RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 4SL is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 46.9% | -6.1% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 47% | 53.1% | 6.1% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 4SL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 48.7% | 45.1% | -3.6% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.4% | 41% | 7.6% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 6.8% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.4% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 46.3% | 44.6% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 35.3% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 12.1% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 27.6% | 22.4% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 12.9% | 4.8% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 8.8% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 12.6% | -3.3% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 35.4% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 13.3% | 2% | -11.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12.6% 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 | 60.4% | 68.8% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 67.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 20.1% | 12.6% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -68.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 50.8% 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 | 48.5% | 50.8% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -32.4% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 11.6% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 35.3% | 33.1% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 27.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.5% | 50.6% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -32.6% |
| 10+ Years | 9% | 25.4% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 15.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 11.8% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 9.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.1% | 6.5% | -21.6% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 8.6% | 0.6% | 8.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 9.8% | 1.2% | 8.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.3% | 37.2% | -26.9% |
| Christian | 10.6% | 46.2% | -35.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 68.3% | 6.5% | 61.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ernest Street was 75.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.6% lower than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ernest Street has the 17th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 177th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.5%.

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 22 Greenland House Ernest Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-09-14 | £266,883 |
| Flat 19 Greenland House Ernest Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-03-31 | £331,473 |
| Flat 7 Greenland House Ernest Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2015-07-24 | £386,965 |
| Flat 19 Greenland House Ernest Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2015-01-05 | £369,270 |
| Flat 22 Greenland House Ernest Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2010-12-20 | £269,221 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 4SL 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 | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,898 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 | 273 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ben Jonson Primary School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 274 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halley Primary School Halley Street , E14 7SS | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cayley Primary School Aston Street , Stepney E14 7NG | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Scurr Primary School Cephas Street , Stepney Green E1 4AX | 3out of 4 | 810 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 | 473 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 4out of 4 | 698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 728 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,208 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 | 2,488 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,497 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,978 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,692 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,649 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 | 1,356 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,974 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,921 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 | 113 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 213 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 872 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 1,047 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solebay Primary Academy | 11 Solebay Street | 190 yd | |
| Senior Common Room Coffee Lounge | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 215 yd | |
| Ground Cafe | 329-327 Mile End Road | 240 yd | |
| The Grab Cafe | Queen Mary And Westfield College, 327 Mile End Road | 264 yd | |
| Union Shop | Queen Mary University Students Union, 432 Bancroft Road | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft Arms | Bancroft Arms, 410 Mile End Road | 134 yd | |
| Mucci's | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 215 yd | |
| Senior Common Room Bar (Blizzard Bar) | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 215 yd | |
| The Octagon, The Queens Building | 327-329 Mile End Road | 240 yd | |
| Drapers Arms Bar & E1 Venue Bar | 432 Bancroft Road | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish Bar | 78 White Horse Lane | 349 yd | |
| Mouchak Sweets & Cafe | 104 White Horse Lane | 349 yd | |
| Andy's Bangin Burgers | 235 Mile End Road | 360 yd | |
| A'la Pizza | 201 Mile End Road | 417 yd | |
| Fodal Mile End, Gadani | 74 Ben Jonson Road | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 420-430 Mile End Road | 189 yd | |
| Tesco Express 2400 | 193-197 Mile End Road | 417 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 475 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 796 yd | |
| Tesco | 83-89 Mile End Road | 796 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arbour Youth Centre SHANDY PARK SHANDY PARK SHANDY STREET | 143 yd | |
| Q Motion Health & Fitness Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE GODWARD SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 287 yd |
| Stepney Green Maths Computing And Science College BEN JONSON ROAD | 418 yd | |
| Haileybury Youth Centre HAILEYBURY CENTRE HAILEYBURY CENTRE BEN JONSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 506 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 | 558 yd |
| Harpley School (Closed) Globe Road | 650 yd | |
| Sir John Cass Foundation And Redcoat C Of E Secondary School STEPNEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 723 yd |
| Stepney Green Park WICKHAM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 889 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 | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 281.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 264.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.