Surma Close is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 5DD 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 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Surma Close, London, E1 5DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 5BX, E1 5BL, E1 5BW, E1 5BJ, E1 5EL, E1 5DS, E1 5BH, E1 5DN, E1 5BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1 5DD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents 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 | 44.6% | 49.6% | 5.0% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 55.4% | 50.4% | -5.0% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 5DD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51% 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 | 58.8% | 51% | -7.8% | 37.9% | 13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 40.5% | 8.0% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.6% | 44.3% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 37.1% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 11.2% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 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.
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 46%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 23.3% | 2.5% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 7.8% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 6.5% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 12.9% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 46% | 16.5% | 33.8% | 12.2% |
| Other | 10.8% | 2.3% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.1% 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 | 55.9% | 59.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 58.7% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 27.7% | 22.1% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -59.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 62.7% 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 | 59.6% | 62.7% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.7% | 25.9% | -3.8% | 5.6% | 20.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.6% | 62.7% | 4.1% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 25.3% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 15.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.9% | 4.2% | -26.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.4% | 37.2% | -17.8% |
| Christian | 10.8% | 46.2% | -35.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 60.2% | 6.5% | 53.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Surma Close was 261.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.8% higher than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Surma Close has the 21st highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 167th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Surma Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2014-08-18 | £1,073,468 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 5DD 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 | 118 |
| Looking after home or family | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Buxton Junior School Buxton Street , Whitechapel E1 5AR | - not rated | 176 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Buxton Primary School Buxton Street , Bethnal Green E1 5AR | 4out of 4 | 176 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osmani Primary School Vallance Road , Whitechapel E1 5AD | 3out of 4 | 234 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewart Headlam Primary School Tapp Street , Stepney E1 5RE | 4out of 4 | 259 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Davis Primary School Wood Close , Cheshire Street E2 6ET | - not rated | 385 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 | 301 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's School St Matthew's Row , Bethnal Green E2 6ET | - not rated | 384 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethnal Green Technology College Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | - not rated | 781 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 822 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 | 1,383 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,339 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,796 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,173 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,922 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,922 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,892 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,053 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,656 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weavers' Senior School Mape Street , Bethnal Green E2 6HW | - not rated | 178 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Community College London for 2000 Woods Buildings , 265-7 Whitechapel Road E1 1BY | - not rated | 420 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adam Primary School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 671 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Academy 46 Whitechapel Road , Whitechapel E1 1JX | - not rated | 671 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Mizan School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 671 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Power Movement Organisation | 23 Surma Close | 34 yd | |
| Muscleworks Gym | 114 Vallance Road | 79 yd | |
| Daily Cafe | 23 Three Colts Lane | 372 yd | |
| Taste of Bangla Ltd | 28 Vallance Road | 384 yd | |
| Whitechapel Spice & Fucka House | 4 Court Street | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok with Jon | 138 139 SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET | 163 yd | |
| Carpenters Arms | 73 Cheshire Street | 345 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 11a Buckfast Street | 434 yd | |
| Marquis Of Cornwallis | Marquis Of Cornwallis Public House, 304 Bethnal Green Road | 478 yd | |
| Blind Beggar | The Blind Beggar, 337-341 Whitechapel Road | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Baristas | Railway Arch, 77 Dunbridge Street | 144 yd | |
| Yummy Noodles Kitchen, Street Food Club | Railway Arch, 78 Dunbridge Street | 144 yd | |
| Wuji Restaurant | Railway Arch, 83 Dunbridge Street | 175 yd | |
| Chai Guys | Railway Arch, 80 Dunbridge Street | 175 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 74 Brady Street | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Foodstore, 1 Cambridge Heath Road | 347 yd | |
| Tesco | 271-275 Bethnal Green Road | 525 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro, 361-363 Bethnal Green Road | 615 yd | |
| Iceland | 444-446 Bethnal Green Road | 677 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 Fieldgate Street | 691 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| Weavers Field DUNBRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 321 yd |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 323 yd |
| Good Shepherd Mission THREE COLTS LANE | 340 yd | |
| Muscleworks Gym Bethnal Green Hague Street | health and fitness suite | 465 yd |
| Davenant Centre (Closed) Whitechapel Road | 506 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Bethnal Green) PILL BOX STUDIOS PILL BOX STUDIOS COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | 597 yd | |
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 640 yd | |
| Al-Mizan School WHITECHAPEL ROAD | 650 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 | 3.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 3.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 3.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 3.8% |
| 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 | 96.2% |
| Median download speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 11.25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 11.25 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.11 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.