Durward Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 5BE is located in the Spitalfields & Banglatown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bethnal Green and Bow. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Durward Street, London, E1 5BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 5BD, E1 5DG, E1 5BB, E1 1BY, E1 1BU, E1 1BW, E1 5BA, E1 1BA, E1 1AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 5BE is primarily male, with 58.2% 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 | 35.3% | 41.8% | 6.5% | 51.0% | -9.2% |
| Male | 64.7% | 58.2% | -6.5% | 49.0% | 9.2% |
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 5BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.1% 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 | 75.8% | 69.1% | -6.7% | 37.9% | 31.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.9% | 23.2% | 6.3% | 44.2% | -21.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 66.6% | 58.3% | -8.3% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 33.3% | 6.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 8.3% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 5BE this area, 8.6% 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 70.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.9% | 8.6% | 6.7% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 12.1% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 72% | 70.2% | -1.8% | 33.8% | 36.4% |
| Other | 7% | 1.6% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.1% 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 | 5.9% | 11.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 10.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 5.2% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 71.5% | 54.1% | -17.4% | 81.4% | -27.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 1.9% | 6.1% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, just 41.6% 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 | 64.7% | 41.6% | -23.1% | 83.2% | -41.6% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 20.8% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 14.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 18.3% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 12.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 10.1% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 8.8% |
| Oceania | 4.6% | 2.1% | -2.5% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.8% 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 | 62.8% | 41.8% | -21.0% | 83.2% | -41.4% |
| 10+ Years | 9.6% | 14.8% | 5.2% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 12.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 9.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 17.2% | 12.2% | 2.2% | 15.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 13.5% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57% | 76.7% | -19.7% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 5% | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Central and South America | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 19.4% | 46.2% | -26.8% |
| Buddhist | 4.6% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 19.4% | 6.5% | 12.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durward Street was 2141.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1294.6% higher than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Durward Street has the highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 5th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1061.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 240.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 13-12 Kempton Court, 2 Durward Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £364,200 | 2023-11-14 | £361,561 |
| Flat 15-22 Kempton Court, 2 Durward Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-08-16 | £338,052 |
| Flat 15-22 Kempton Court, 2 Durward Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-08-16 | £338,052 |
| Flat 13-22 Kempton Court, 2 Durward Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2020-12-17 | £334,535 |
| Flat 15-11 Kempton Court, 2 Durward Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2013-10-22 | £381,389 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 5BE 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 | 185 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 59 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 49 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 1,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Headlam Primary School Tapp Street , Stepney E1 5RE | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osmani Primary School Vallance Road , Whitechapel E1 5AD | 3out of 4 | 326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Buxton Primary School Buxton Street , Bethnal Green E1 5AR | 4out of 4 | 343 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Underwood Road , Whitechapel E1 5AW | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hague Primary School Wilmot Street , E2 0BP | 3out of 4 | 551 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 | 59 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 722 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 1,060 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 | 1,592 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,622 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,942 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 4,539 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 | 2,734 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,787 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,017 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,934 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,310 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London East Academy 46 Whitechapel Road , Whitechapel E1 1JX | - not rated | 552 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Mizan School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 552 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 614 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 618 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Date Palm Primary School 60 Nelsons Street , First Floor E1 2DE | - not rated | 656 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | 275 Whitechapel Road | 56 yd | |
| Mouse Tail Coffee Stories | 307 Whitechapel Road | 56 yd | |
| Mr Sweet | 311-313 Whitechapel Road | 56 yd | |
| Mas Bazar Whitechapel Ltd | 265-267 Whitechapel Road | 56 yd | |
| Cafe Leads | 1a East Mount Street | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Beggar | The Blind Beggar, 337-341 Whitechapel Road | 111 yd | |
| London Hospital Tavern | 176 Whitechapel Road | 160 yd | |
| White Hart | White Hart Public House, 1 Mile End Road | 302 yd | |
| Good Samaritan | 87 Turner Street | 360 yd | |
| The Griff Inn Bar & Kitchen | BSLA Building (St Bartholomew & The Royal London School of Medicine & Dentistry), 4 Newark Street | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal PFC | 178a Whitechapel Road | 160 yd | |
| Karak Chai | 223-225 Whitechapel Road | 172 yd | |
| Sonargaon Restaurant | 199 Whitechapel Road | 277 yd | |
| Al Safa Grill | 24 Vallance Road | 307 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 74 Brady Street | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Foodstore, 1 Cambridge Heath Road | 148 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 Fieldgate Street | 550 yd | |
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 633 yd | |
| Tesco | 83-89 Mile End Road | 661 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 661 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 108 yd |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 173 yd |
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 230 yd | |
| Davenant Centre (Closed) Whitechapel Road | 417 yd | |
| Good Shepherd Mission THREE COLTS LANE | 532 yd | |
| Weavers Field DUNBRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Al-Mizan School WHITECHAPEL ROAD | 597 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Bethnal Green) PILL BOX STUDIOS PILL BOX STUDIOS COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 640 yd |
| Hayaa Fitness WHITECHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Crossfit London MALCOLM PLACE | health and fitness suite | 669 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.