Monthope Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 5LS 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 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Monthope Road, London, E1 5LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 5NL, E1 1AQ, E1 5LG, E1 5LT, E1 5NJ, E1 5LE, E1 5LA, E1 5LD, E1 5NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1 5LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 51.5% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 52.9% | 48.5% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 5LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68% 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 | 70.2% | 68% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 30.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.1% | 21.3% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 53.6% | 51.7% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 34% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 10.2% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 58%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 13.3% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4% | 9.6% | 5.6% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 10.4% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.1% | 58% | 0.9% | 33.8% | 24.2% |
| Other | 12.8% | 0.9% | -11.9% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.8% 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 | 20.7% | 28% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 26.9% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 59.5% | 41.8% | -17.7% | 81.4% | -39.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 55.1% 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 | 55.2% | 55.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 18.7% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 3.3% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.6% | 15.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 9.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 5.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54% | 54.6% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -28.6% |
| 10+ Years | 10.8% | 18.5% | 7.7% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 8.1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 7.1% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.6% | 11.7% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 7.1% | 0.6% | 6.5% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 20.4% | 46.2% | -25.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 32.4% | 6.5% | 25.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Monthope Road was 398.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.8% higher than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Monthope Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 81st highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 160.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Monthope Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2010-04-26 | £735,964 |
| 14 Monthope Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2003-01-29 | £786,866 |
| 24 Monthope Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2001-10-04 | £753,668 |
| 54 Monthope Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2001-04-20 | £625,444 |
| 18 Monthope Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 1999-10-13 | £635,718 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 5LS 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 | 131 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 64 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 59 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,111 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 | 2,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE School 47a Brick Lane , Spitalfields E1 6PU | 3out of 4 | 97 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Barnett Primary School Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 265 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 | 398 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kobi Nazrul Primary School Settles Street , Whitechapel E1 1JP | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Osmani Primary School Vallance Road , Whitechapel E1 5AD | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 619 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 1,095 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 | 1,043 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,753 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,771 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,867 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,872 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 | 3,157 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,483 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,588 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,809 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 | 161 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Academy 46 Whitechapel Road , Whitechapel E1 1JX | - not rated | 390 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Mizan School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 390 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 690 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 801 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Home | 31-33 Spelman Street | 79 yd | |
| Sweet Coffee 4Ways | 73 Old Montague Street | 114 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Ltd | Unit 4, Black Lion House, 45 Whitechapel Road | 124 yd | |
| Hyatt Place London City East | Black Lion House, 45 Whitechapel Road | 124 yd | |
| Circle & Slice | 11 Whitechapel Road | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nags Head | Nags Head Public House, 17-19 Whitechapel Road | 124 yd | |
| Apples and Pears | 26 Osborn Street | 134 yd | |
| The Buxton | 42 Osborn Street | 134 yd | |
| The Pride Of Spitalfields | 3 Heneage Street | 178 yd | |
| White Hart | White Hart Public House, 89 Whitechapel High Street | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Majabi Grill | 27 Greatorex Street | 157 yd | |
| Delhi & Co | 1st Floor, 5 Osborn Street | 203 yd | |
| Halal Fried Chicken (HFC) | 127 Whitechapel Road | 231 yd | |
| Xaniid Corner, Lamb Shank Hot Spot & Somali Taste | Basement, 82-84 Brick Lane | 240 yd | |
| Exmouth Coffee Co. | 83 Whitechapel High Street | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Black Lion House, 45 Whitechapel Road | 124 yd | |
| Easy As Fresh Ltd | Unit 1, 18 Plumbers Row | 296 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 Fieldgate Street | 381 yd | |
| Tesco | 3 Commercial Street | 390 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 2 Southwest Block, Goodmans Fields | 451 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hayaa Fitness WHITECHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 215 yd |
| Al-Mizan School WHITECHAPEL ROAD | 250 yd | |
| Attlee Youth And Community Centre THRAWL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 284 yd |
| Davenant Centre (Closed) Whitechapel Road | 396 yd | |
| London Metropolitan University (London City Campus) (Closed) Central House Central House Whitechapel High Street | health and fitness suite | 470 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Spitalfields) (Closed) Brushfield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 486 yd |
| Middlesex Street Community Centre Middlesex Street | 595 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Aldgate) ALIE STREET | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Spitalfields Tower) Frying Pan Alley | health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 638 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 | 62.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.