Buxton Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 5EJ 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 5EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 5EH, E1 5EZ, E1 5HA, E1 5HF, E1 6RU, E1 5JF, E1 5EW, E1 5HD, E1 5JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1 5EJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 48.2% | 49.5% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.8% | 50.5% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 5EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.9% 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 | 58.2% | 59.9% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 22.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 31.8% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 50.2% | 55.1% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 29.7% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 8.7% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 46.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 17.9% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 7.8% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 9.9% | 3.4% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 12.2% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 46.2% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 12.4% |
| Other | 13.6% | 3.4% | -10.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.1% 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 | 54.6% | 57% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 55.9% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 35% | 32.1% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -49.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, just 46.7% 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 | 50% | 46.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -36.5% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 15.4% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.1% | 28.3% | -5.8% | 5.6% | 22.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.7% 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 | 48.9% | 47.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -36.0% |
| 10+ Years | 9.3% | 29.7% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 19.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 7.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.7% | 9.3% | -20.4% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.6% | 37.2% | -14.6% |
| Christian | 11.2% | 46.2% | -35.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 58.9% | 6.5% | 52.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buxton Street was 118.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.6% lower than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buxton Street has the 16th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 327th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% 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 7 Stuttle House Buxton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2020-07-10 | £436,812 |
| Flat 19 Stuttle House Buxton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2016-08-22 | £464,516 |
| Flat 5 Stuttle House Buxton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2015-03-20 | £436,915 |
| Flat 7 Stuttle House Buxton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2014-03-21 | £420,935 |
| Flat 22 Stuttle House Buxton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2011-09-05 | £325,347 |
E1 5EJ area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in E1 5EJ 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 | 128 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Unemployed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 793 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 | 1,840 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,148 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 | 270 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Davis Primary School Wood Close , Cheshire Street E2 6ET | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE School 47a Brick Lane , Spitalfields E1 6PU | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Buxton Primary School Buxton Street , Bethnal Green E1 5AR | 4out of 4 | 477 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osmani Primary School Vallance Road , Whitechapel E1 5AD | 3out of 4 | 482 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 | 645 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 853 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 991 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,161 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 | 785 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,648 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,807 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,834 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,162 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 | 3,534 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,553 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,231 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,645 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 | 616 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Academy 46 Whitechapel Road , Whitechapel E1 1JX | - not rated | 707 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Mizan School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 707 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lyceum 59-65 Worship Street , Shoreditch EC2A 2DU | - not rated | 986 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 1,010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Souvlaki Ltd | 146 Brick Lane | 151 yd | |
| E H London Ltd | 152 Brick Lane | 152 yd | |
| Thai O'CHA | 176 Brick Lane | 152 yd | |
| Cinnamon | 134 Brick Lane | 152 yd | |
| City Spice | 138 Brick Lane | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exit Bar | 174 Brick Lane | 152 yd | |
| 93 Feet East | 150 Brick Lane | 152 yd | |
| The Big Chill Bar | Unit CG002, Dray Walk | 211 yd | |
| Feed the Village | 91 Brick Lane | 211 yd | |
| Ninety One Living Room | 91 Brick Lane | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Sausage | Backyard, 146 Brick Lane | 152 yd | |
| Htein Lin | Boiler House, 152 Brick Lane | 152 yd | |
| Mattarello | Trumans Brewery - Upmarket, 91 Brick Lane | 211 yd | |
| The Jollof man | Trumans Brewery - Upmarket, 91 Brick Lane | 211 yd | |
| Mr Sausage | Upmarket, 91 Brick Lane | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 116-118 Commercial Street | 388 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Commercial Unit 7, 50 Bethnal Green Road | 405 yd | |
| Tesco | Black Lion House, 45 Whitechapel Road | 571 yd | |
| Tesco | 271-275 Bethnal Green Road | 680 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 Fieldgate Street | 695 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Attlee Youth And Community Centre THRAWL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 524 yd |
| Shoreditch House EBOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 550 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Spitalfields) (Closed) Brushfield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 566 yd |
| Al-Mizan School WHITECHAPEL ROAD | 572 yd | |
| Davenant Centre (Closed) Whitechapel Road | 574 yd | |
| Hayaa Fitness WHITECHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| Powerleague (Shoreditch) SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 589 yd |
| Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | 625 yd | |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| Bethnal Green Academy GOSSET STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 698 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.