Vawdrey Close is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 4UA is located in the Bethnal Green East 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 Vawdrey Close, London, E1 4UA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 4HQ, E1 4XL, E1 4FA, E1 4XQ, E1 4XJ, E1 4HG, E1 4TW, E1 4TS, E1 4TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1 4UA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.4% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.6% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 4UA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 57.5% | 52.2% | -5.3% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 32.8% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 7% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 46.6% | 43.2% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 30% | 34.5% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 13.9% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 7.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 27.1% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 8% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 10.8% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 14.3% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 33.1% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 13.4% | 3.8% | -9.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.2% 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 | 51.1% | 56.9% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 55.8% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 31.2% | 23.2% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -58.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, just 46.6% 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 | 55.2% | 46.6% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -36.6% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 15.3% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29% | 31.1% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 25.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.9% 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 | 52.9% | 46.6% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -36.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 28.9% | 21.8% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 9.5% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 29% | 8.7% | -20.3% | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 11.4% | 0.6% | 10.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.8% | 37.2% | -20.4% |
| Christian | 17.1% | 46.2% | -29.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 60.3% | 6.5% | 53.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vawdrey Close was 41.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.8% lower than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Vawdrey Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Vawdrey Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2013-10-25 | £317,824 |
| 4 Vawdrey Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2010-01-08 | £459,709 |
| 7 Vawdrey Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2006-05-09 | £683,044 |
| 24 Vawdrey Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2005-11-01 | £313,783 |
| 4 Vawdrey Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2002-01-11 | £683,574 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 4UA 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 | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 704 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Scurr Primary School Cephas Street , Stepney Green E1 4AX | 3out of 4 | 266 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewart Headlam Primary School Tapp Street , Stepney E1 5RE | 3out of 4 | 309 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hague Primary School Wilmot Street , E2 0BP | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Park Primary School Smithy Street , Stepney E1 3BW | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bangabandhu Primary School Wessex Street , Bethnal Green E2 0LB | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 342 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 4out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 976 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,364 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,560 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,545 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,638 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,391 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,617 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,142 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,926 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,951 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 576 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 698 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Date Palm Primary School 60 Nelsons Street , First Floor E1 2DE | - not rated | 843 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 864 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookies and Cream | Units 5, The Chronos Building, 9-25 Mile End Road | 102 yd | |
| Wok & Grill | Unit 1 Chronos Building, 9-25 Mile End Road | 102 yd | |
| Nando's Chickenland | 9-27 Mile End Road | 102 yd | |
| Subway | 9-25 Mile End Road | 105 yd | |
| Al-Noor Cafe | 57 Mile End Road | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart | White Hart Public House, 1 Mile End Road | 133 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 135 Cambridge Heath Road | 215 yd | |
| Blind Beggar | The Blind Beggar, 337-341 Whitechapel Road | 303 yd | |
| London Hospital Tavern | 176 Whitechapel Road | 338 yd | |
| Backyard Bar | 231-237 Cambridge Heath Road | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Chinese Take Away | 43 Mile End Road | 102 yd | |
| Thai N Pie | 45 Mile End Road | 127 yd | |
| Ruman Peri Peri Grill | 66 Cleveland Way | 132 yd | |
| Popeyes Chicken | 10 Assembly Passage | 265 yd | |
| Dishoom | 10 Assembly Passage | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 83-89 Mile End Road | 282 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 282 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Foodstore, 1 Cambridge Heath Road | 338 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 630 yd | |
| Tesco Express 2400 | 193-197 Mile End Road | 672 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 351 yd | |
| Crossfit London MALCOLM PLACE | health and fitness suite | 392 yd |
| Bethnal Green Gardens Tennis Courts MALCOLM PLACE | tennis courts | 443 yd |
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 444 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Bethnal Green) PILL BOX STUDIOS PILL BOX STUDIOS COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Good Shepherd Mission THREE COLTS LANE | 542 yd | |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 564 yd |
| Harpley School (Closed) Globe Road | 595 yd | |
| Crossfit London (Gales Gardens) RAILWAY ARCH 3 RAILWAY ARCH 3 GALES GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| Weavers Field DUNBRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 642 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 | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.