Pedley Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 5EW 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 Pedley Street, London, E1 5EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 6ES, E2 6ED, E2 6EL, E1 6RU, E2 6EQ, E1 6SJ, E2 6ER, E1 6HR, E2 6EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1 5EW 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 5EW, 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 5EW 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 Pedley Street was 360.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.0% higher than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pedley Street has the 26th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 100th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 143.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreditch Station Pedley Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,840,000 | 2015-02-24 | £1,844,206 |
E1 5EW 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 5EW 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 | 735 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 | 1,785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School Bacon Street , Bethnal Green E2 6DY | - not rated | 150 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Underwood Road , Whitechapel E1 5AW | - not rated | 294 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Underwood Road , Whitechapel E1 5AW | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Davis Primary School Wood Close , Cheshire Street E2 6ET | - not rated | 334 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Buxton Junior School Buxton Street , Whitechapel E1 5AR | - not rated | 473 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard's School St Matthew's Row , Bethnal Green E2 6ET | - not rated | 400 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethnal Green Technology College Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | - not rated | 577 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 854 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | - not rated | 1,042 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 | 781 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,221 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,543 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,264 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 | 3,527 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,527 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,620 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,194 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,606 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Lane School Bacon Street , Tower Hamlets E2 6DY | - not rated | 159 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School of Development St Hilda's Community Centre , 18 Club Row E2 7EY | - not rated | 373 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers' Senior School Mape Street , Bethnal Green E2 6HW | - not rated | 628 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Complete Works 1st Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 682 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adam Primary School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 755 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus Bite | 119-121 Brick Lane | 77 yd | |
| Backstage Coffee | 102 Sclater Street | 111 yd | |
| Vintage Coffee | Unit 1, 17 Cheshire Street | 123 yd | |
| E H London Ltd | 152 Brick Lane | 126 yd | |
| Thai O'CHA | 176 Brick Lane | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exit Bar | 174 Brick Lane | 126 yd | |
| 93 Feet East | 150 Brick Lane | 126 yd | |
| The Big Chill Bar | Unit CG002, Dray Walk | 159 yd | |
| Feed the Village | 91 Brick Lane | 159 yd | |
| Ninety One Living Room | 91 Brick Lane | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Htein Lin | Boiler House, 152 Brick Lane | 126 yd | |
| Mr Sausage | Backyard, 146 Brick Lane | 126 yd | |
| Mattarello | Trumans Brewery - Upmarket, 91 Brick Lane | 159 yd | |
| The Jollof man | Trumans Brewery - Upmarket, 91 Brick Lane | 159 yd | |
| Mr Sausage | Upmarket, 91 Brick Lane | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Commercial Unit 7, 50 Bethnal Green Road | 241 yd | |
| Tesco | 116-118 Commercial Street | 356 yd | |
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 552 yd | |
| Tesco | 271-275 Bethnal Green Road | 638 yd | |
| Tesco | Black Lion House, 45 Whitechapel Road | 718 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shoreditch House EBOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 401 yd |
| Powerleague (Shoreditch) SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 460 yd |
| Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | 549 yd | |
| Bethnal Green Academy GOSSET STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 579 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Spitalfields) (Closed) Brushfield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 584 yd |
| Attlee Youth And Community Centre THRAWL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 603 yd |
| Frame (Shoreditch) 27-31 27-31 NEW INN YARD | 618 yd | |
| The Tab Centre GODFREY PLACE | 686 yd | |
| Muscleworks Gym Bethnal Green Hague Street | health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre London City (Closed) Worship Street | artificial grass pitch | 713 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.