Hanbury Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 5JZ 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 5JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 5NX, E1 5AB, E1 5NT, E1 5JY, E1 5HS, E1 5HR, E1 5NA, E1 5BN, E1 5BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1 5JZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.7% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.3% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 5JZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 41.8% | 45.6% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 38.9% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 4.8% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 48.5% | 47.2% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 32.3% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 14.3% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 4.6% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 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 | 29.4% | 26.3% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 12.1% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 12.1% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 11.8% | -3.8% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 30.3% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 12.9% | 4.3% | -8.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12.5% 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 | 70.7% | 74% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 72.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 16.8% | 12.5% | -4.3% | 81.4% | -68.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, just 49.9% 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 | 53.7% | 49.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -33.3% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.6% | 36.6% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 31.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32% 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 | 53.3% | 50.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -33.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 32% | 26.2% | 9.8% | 22.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 5.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.1% | 3.3% | -27.8% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 7.1% | 0.6% | 6.5% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.5% | 37.2% | -28.7% |
| Christian | 7.7% | 46.2% | -38.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 74.9% | 6.5% | 68.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hanbury Street was 33.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.7% lower than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Hanbury Street has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 30th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 367 Hanbury Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2017-08-23 | £459,644 |
| 387 Hanbury Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2002-08-16 | £338,937 |
| 365 Hanbury Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2000-08-07 | £326,780 |
| 361 Hanbury Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 1999-11-26 | £341,056 |
| 373 Hanbury Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 1998-03-12 | £267,107 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 5JZ 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 | 70 |
| Looking after home or family | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 45 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Other | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| 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 | 1,293 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,934 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 | 170 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Buxton Junior School Buxton Street , Whitechapel E1 5AR | - not rated | 242 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Buxton Primary School Buxton Street , Bethnal Green E1 5AR | 4out of 4 | 242 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Underwood Road , Whitechapel E1 5AW | - not rated | 332 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 | 332 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 327 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | - not rated | 574 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's School St Matthew's Row , Bethnal Green E2 6ET | - not rated | 617 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 759 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 1,381 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,680 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,837 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,848 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 | 2,981 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,981 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,567 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,282 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,807 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community College London for 2000 Woods Buildings , 265-7 Whitechapel Road E1 1BY | - not rated | 291 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adam Primary School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 332 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Academy 46 Whitechapel Road , Whitechapel E1 1JX | - not rated | 332 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Mizan School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 332 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ebrahim Academy 77 Greenfield Road , E1 1EJ | - not rated | 419 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of Bangla Ltd | 28 Vallance Road | 97 yd | |
| Cafe Bite | The Brady Centre, 192-196 Hanbury Street | 108 yd | |
| Momos | 13 Vallance Road | 115 yd | |
| Reset Recovery Support Service (CGL) | 183-185 Whitechapel Road | 157 yd | |
| Club Coffee | 199a Whitechapel Road | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan | 87 Turner Street | 371 yd | |
| The Griff Inn Bar & Kitchen | BSLA Building (St Bartholomew & The Royal London School of Medicine & Dentistry), 4 Newark Street | 414 yd | |
| Nags Head | Nags Head Public House, 17-19 Whitechapel Road | 469 yd | |
| Blind Beggar | The Blind Beggar, 337-341 Whitechapel Road | 487 yd | |
| The Pride Of Spitalfields | 3 Heneage Street | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Praan Sweets & Savouries | 13a Vallance Road | 91 yd | |
| Al Safa Grill | 24 Vallance Road | 97 yd | |
| Sonargaon Restaurant | 199 Whitechapel Road | 177 yd | |
| Sushi & Hot Bowls | 138 Whitechapel Road | 207 yd | |
| Bismillah Hotel | 122 Whitechapel Road | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 4 Fieldgate Street | 354 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Foodstore, 1 Cambridge Heath Road | 439 yd | |
| Tesco | Black Lion House, 45 Whitechapel Road | 469 yd | |
| Easy As Fresh Ltd | Unit 1, 18 Plumbers Row | 497 yd | |
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 741 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Davenant Centre (Closed) Whitechapel Road | 170 yd | |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 204 yd |
| Al-Mizan School WHITECHAPEL ROAD | 311 yd | |
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 324 yd |
| Hayaa Fitness WHITECHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 366 yd |
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 571 yd | |
| Good Shepherd Mission THREE COLTS LANE | 656 yd | |
| Weavers Field DUNBRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Attlee Youth And Community Centre THRAWL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 706 yd |
| Muscleworks Gym Bethnal Green Hague Street | health and fitness suite | 790 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 | 95.8% |
| 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 | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 82.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.