Hanbury Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 5JJ 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 Hanbury Street, London, E1 5JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 5JH, E1 5LH, E1 5NS, E1 5JE, E1 5JF, E1 5LP, E1 5HH, E1 5LJ, E1 5JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1 5JJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 51.8% | 5.8% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 54% | 48.2% | -5.8% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 5JJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 50.9% | 52.3% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 38% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 4.6% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 46.6% | 49.8% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 32% | 34.1% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 9.9% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 22.8% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 11.8% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 8.9% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 13.5% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 39.8% | 15.0% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 9.7% | 2% | -7.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.2% 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 | 67.6% | 57.9% | -9.7% | 1.1% | 56.8% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 8.8% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 20.8% | 20.2% | -0.6% | 81.4% | -61.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 51.2% 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 | 48.9% | 51.2% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -32.0% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 10.6% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 38.1% | 30.2% | -7.9% | 5.6% | 24.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.3% | 50.9% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 26.5% | 19.8% | 9.8% | 16.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 7.7% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 7.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.5% | 7.7% | -22.8% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.5% | 37.2% | -24.7% |
| Christian | 12.5% | 46.2% | -33.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 66.4% | 6.5% | 59.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hanbury Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Spitalfields & Banglatown average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 24 Casson House Hanbury Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-03-21 | £370,937 |
| Flat 17 Casson House Hanbury Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-10-17 | £407,528 |
| Flat 22 Casson House Hanbury Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2020-07-31 | £449,394 |
| Flat 24 Casson House Hanbury Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2019-08-02 | £389,366 |
| Flat 1 Casson House Hanbury Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2016-03-29 | £336,971 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 5JJ 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 | 105 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Other | 26 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| 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 | 1,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,927 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 | 2,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 207 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 | 207 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE School 47a Brick Lane , Spitalfields E1 6PU | 3out of 4 | 229 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osmani Primary School Vallance Road , Whitechapel E1 5AD | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Buxton Junior School Buxton Street , Whitechapel E1 5AR | - not rated | 414 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 | 638 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | - not rated | 651 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 700 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 943 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 | 1,052 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,512 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,823 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,872 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,360 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,360 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,558 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,631 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Complete Works 1st Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 338 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adam Primary School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 371 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Academy 46 Whitechapel Road , Whitechapel E1 1JX | - not rated | 371 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Mizan School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 371 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 20-22 Commercial Street , Spitalfields E1 6LP | - not rated | 466 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Despensa | 68 Hanbury Street | 106 yd | |
| Discovery Home | 31-33 Spelman Street | 133 yd | |
| Dosa World | 46 Hanbury Street | 158 yd | |
| Pure La Cucina, Vegan 1971 & Paradise Slice | 96 Brick Lane | 176 yd | |
| Enso, Fire Ass Thai, Thai Thai Thai, Thai Ai Al, PadThaiGuys | 94 Brick Lane | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pride Of Spitalfields | 3 Heneage Street | 134 yd | |
| Juju's | 15 Hanbury Street | 309 yd | |
| Exit Bar | 174 Brick Lane | 313 yd | |
| 93 Feet East | 150 Brick Lane | 313 yd | |
| Nags Head | Nags Head Public House, 17-19 Whitechapel Road | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Majabi Grill | 27 Greatorex Street | 169 yd | |
| Xaniid Corner, Lamb Shank Hot Spot & Somali Taste | Basement, 82-84 Brick Lane | 191 yd | |
| Smash N'Dash | 108 Brick Lane | 193 yd | |
| Delicious Vape | 65 Brick Lane | 217 yd | |
| Hawkers, Madras Cafe, Biryani Club, Roti Chai | 50 Fashion Street | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Black Lion House, 45 Whitechapel Road | 323 yd | |
| Tesco | 116-118 Commercial Street | 422 yd | |
| Easy As Fresh Ltd | Unit 1, 18 Plumbers Row | 475 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 Fieldgate Street | 488 yd | |
| Tesco | 3 Commercial Street | 558 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hayaa Fitness WHITECHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 353 yd |
| Al-Mizan School WHITECHAPEL ROAD | 355 yd | |
| Attlee Youth And Community Centre THRAWL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 355 yd |
| Davenant Centre (Closed) Whitechapel Road | 417 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (Spitalfields) (Closed) Brushfield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 486 yd |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (London City Campus) (Closed) Central House Central House Whitechapel High Street | health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Spitalfields Tower) Frying Pan Alley | health and fitness suite | 668 yd |
| Middlesex Street Community Centre Middlesex Street | 690 yd | |
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 204.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 170.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.