Buxton Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 5EH 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buxton Street, London, E1 5EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 5EJ, E1 5EZ, E1 5HA, E1 5EW, E1 5HF, E1 6RU, E2 6ES, E1 5JF, E2 6EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1 5EH has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 44.5% | 47% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 55.5% | 53% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 5EH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.8% 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 | 77.6% | 77.8% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 39.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.2% | 15.6% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -28.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 4.8% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 53.2% | 59.4% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 32% | 29% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 9.3% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 1.9% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around E1 5EH this area, 9.5% 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 63.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 9.5% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 5.7% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 12% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.5% | 63.8% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 30.0% |
| Other | 10.1% | 2.3% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61% 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 | 11.9% | 12.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 62.5% | 61% | -1.5% | 81.4% | -20.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 51.8% 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 | 61.6% | 51.8% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -31.4% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 22.7% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 16.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 10.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 6.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.7% | 51.9% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| 10+ Years | 8.1% | 15.4% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 9.9% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 9.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 18% | 13.1% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.8% | 76.7% | -17.9% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 5.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 23.3% | 46.2% | -22.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 17.2% | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buxton Street was 376.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.4% higher than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buxton Street has the 26th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 92nd highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 142.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
E1 5EH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E1 5EH 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 | 227 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 47 |
| Other | 31 |
| Education | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Underwood Road , Whitechapel E1 5AW | 3out of 4 | 271 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Davis Primary School Wood Close , Cheshire Street E2 6ET | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE School 47a Brick Lane , Spitalfields E1 6PU | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Buxton Primary School Buxton Street , Bethnal Green E1 5AR | 4out of 4 | 461 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osmani Primary School Vallance Road , Whitechapel E1 5AD | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 605 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 841 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Free schools | 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 | 794 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,664 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,857 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,204 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 | 3,517 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,597 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,611 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Complete Works 3rd Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 654 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Academy 46 Whitechapel Road , Whitechapel E1 1JX | - not rated | 727 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Mizan School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 727 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lyceum 59-65 Worship Street , Shoreditch EC2A 2DU | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| E H London Ltd | 152 Brick Lane | 176 yd | |
| Thai O'CHA | 176 Brick Lane | 176 yd | |
| Cinnamon | 134 Brick Lane | 176 yd | |
| City Spice | 138 Brick Lane | 176 yd | |
| The Nazrul | 130 Brick Lane | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exit Bar | 174 Brick Lane | 176 yd | |
| 93 Feet East | 150 Brick Lane | 176 yd | |
| The Big Chill Bar | Unit CG002, Dray Walk | 234 yd | |
| Feed the Village | 91 Brick Lane | 234 yd | |
| Ninety One Living Room | 91 Brick Lane | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Htein Lin | Boiler House, 152 Brick Lane | 176 yd | |
| Mr Sausage | Backyard, 146 Brick Lane | 176 yd | |
| Mattarello | Trumans Brewery - Upmarket, 91 Brick Lane | 234 yd | |
| The Jollof man | Trumans Brewery - Upmarket, 91 Brick Lane | 234 yd | |
| Mr Sausage | Upmarket, 91 Brick Lane | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Commercial Unit 7, 50 Bethnal Green Road | 397 yd | |
| Tesco | 116-118 Commercial Street | 421 yd | |
| Tesco | Black Lion House, 45 Whitechapel Road | 605 yd | |
| Tesco | 271-275 Bethnal Green Road | 636 yd | |
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 706 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shoreditch House EBOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 553 yd |
| Attlee Youth And Community Centre THRAWL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 568 yd |
| Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | 583 yd | |
| Davenant Centre (Closed) Whitechapel Road | 586 yd | |
| Al-Mizan School WHITECHAPEL ROAD | 596 yd | |
| Powerleague (Shoreditch) SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 601 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Spitalfields) (Closed) Brushfield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 607 yd |
| Hayaa Fitness WHITECHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 612 yd |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 635 yd |
| Bethnal Green Academy GOSSET STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 661 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.