Regal Close is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 5JB 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 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Regal Close, London, E1 5JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 5HS, E1 5NA, E1 5HR, E1 5NU, E1 5NX, E1 1JE, E1 5NT, E1 5HT, E1 5JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 5JB is primarily male, with 57.6% 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 | 31.4% | 42.4% | 11.0% | 51.0% | -8.6% |
| Male | 68.6% | 57.6% | -11.0% | 49.0% | 8.6% |
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 5JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.4% 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 | 61.2% | 66.4% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 28.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.4% | 17.2% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -27.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.3% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 7.4% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 39.6% | 47% | 7.4% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 31.4% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 15.3% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 4.9% | -4.6% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.7% | 19.8% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 3.9% | -10.8% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 10.5% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 17.8% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 41.9% | 17.8% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 11.2% | 2.7% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.1% 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 | 43% | 42.7% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 41.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 4.2% | -1.3% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 35.4% | 35.1% | -0.3% | 81.4% | -46.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, just 49.1% 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 | 53.3% | 49.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 18.8% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 2.1% | -3.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.6% | 22.6% | -4.0% | 5.6% | 17.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.5% 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 | 52.5% | 49.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -33.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 24.5% | 19.5% | 9.8% | 14.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 8.4% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.5% | 11.9% | -20.6% | 1.9% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| France | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.4% | 37.2% | -11.8% |
| Christian | 18.1% | 46.2% | -28.1% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 47.4% | 6.5% | 40.9% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Regal Close was 1118.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 233.8% higher than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Regal Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 14th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 533.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Regal Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2019-10-29 | £817,864 |
| 8 Regal Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2010-12-13 | £746,673 |
E1 5JB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 5JB 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 | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Construction | 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 | 1,282 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osmani Primary School Vallance Road , Whitechapel E1 5AD | 3out of 4 | 224 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 | 285 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Buxton Primary School Buxton Street , Bethnal Green E1 5AR | 4out of 4 | 303 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kobi Nazrul Primary School Settles Street , Whitechapel E1 1JP | 3out of 4 | 408 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE School 47a Brick Lane , Spitalfields E1 6PU | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 456 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 518 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,304 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,910 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,123 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 4,154 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,244 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 | 3,093 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,452 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,412 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,770 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 242 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Mizan School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 242 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Complete Works 3rd Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 486 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 492 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 670 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reset Recovery Support Service (CGL) | 183-185 Whitechapel Road | 41 yd | |
| Momos | 13 Vallance Road | 62 yd | |
| Cafe Greenleaf | 138 Whitechapel Road | 96 yd | |
| Taste of Bangla Ltd | 28 Vallance Road | 98 yd | |
| Club Coffee | 199a Whitechapel Road | 102 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan | 87 Turner Street | 276 yd | |
| The Griff Inn Bar & Kitchen | BSLA Building (St Bartholomew & The Royal London School of Medicine & Dentistry), 4 Newark Street | 301 yd | |
| Nags Head | Nags Head Public House, 17-19 Whitechapel Road | 396 yd | |
| Blind Beggar | The Blind Beggar, 337-341 Whitechapel Road | 502 yd | |
| The Pride Of Spitalfields | 3 Heneage Street | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Praan Sweets & Savouries | 13a Vallance Road | 50 yd | |
| Sushi & Hot Bowls | 138 Whitechapel Road | 96 yd | |
| Al Safa Grill | 24 Vallance Road | 98 yd | |
| Bismillah Hotel | 122 Whitechapel Road | 102 yd | |
| Subway | 140 Whitechapel Road | 103 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 4 Fieldgate Street | 233 yd | |
| Easy As Fresh Ltd | Unit 1, 18 Plumbers Row | 391 yd | |
| Tesco | Black Lion House, 45 Whitechapel Road | 396 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Foodstore, 1 Cambridge Heath Road | 494 yd | |
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 640 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Davenant Centre (Closed) Whitechapel Road | 47 yd | |
| Al-Mizan School WHITECHAPEL ROAD | 213 yd | |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 244 yd |
| Hayaa Fitness WHITECHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 273 yd |
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 553 yd | |
| Attlee Youth And Community Centre THRAWL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 684 yd |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Good Shepherd Mission THREE COLTS LANE | 759 yd | |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 763 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 | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.