Bartholomew Square is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 5PH is located in the Bethnal Green West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bethnal Green and Bow. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bartholomew Square, London, E1 5PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 5QY, E1 5QZ, E1 5QT, E1 5QU, E1 5QR, E1 5QS, E1 5QP, E2 6JR, E1 5RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1 5PH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.9% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.1% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 70.4% | 41.5% | -28.9% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.3% | 46.6% | 25.3% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 51% | 47.9% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 33% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 14.6% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 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.
In the area around E1 5PH this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 28.7% | 15.3% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 8% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 11.8% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 11.4% | -3.2% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 40.1% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 16.7% | 0% | -16.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.6% 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 | 30.5% | 59.6% | 29.1% | 1.1% | 58.5% |
| Chinese | 7.4% | 1.5% | -5.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 41% | 26.6% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -54.8% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 53.3% 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 | 42.9% | 53.3% | 10.4% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 10.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.8% | 0.9% | -3.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.9% | 30.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 24.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 2.1% | -4.0% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 42% | 53.1% | 11.1% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| 10+ Years | 23.9% | 24.9% | 1.0% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 7.1% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 7.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.4% | 7.4% | -10.0% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 6.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22% | 37.2% | -15.2% |
| Christian | 10.7% | 46.2% | -35.5% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 59.6% | 6.5% | 53.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bartholomew Square was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bethnal Green East average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Bartholomew Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-05-02 | £472,890 |
| 12 Bartholomew Square, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-06-18 | £422,768 |
| 6 Bartholomew Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2020-12-18 | £373,322 |
| 5 Bartholomew Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £467,000 | 2017-12-08 | £449,652 |
| 11 Bartholomew Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2013-04-12 | £407,268 |
E1 5PH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E1 5PH 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 | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hague Primary School Wilmot Street , E2 0BP | 3out of 4 | 125 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewart Headlam Primary School Tapp Street , Stepney E1 5RE | 3out of 4 | 192 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Scurr Primary School Cephas Street , Stepney Green E1 4AX | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bangabandhu Primary School Wessex Street , Bethnal Green E2 0LB | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Buxton Primary School Buxton Street , Bethnal Green E1 5AR | 4out of 4 | 607 yd | Community 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 |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 4out of 4 | 818 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,151 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 | 1,744 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,638 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,697 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,257 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 4,601 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,600 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,625 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,822 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,858 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 410 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 989 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Academy 46 Whitechapel Road , Whitechapel E1 1JX | - not rated | 1,038 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town Cooking Club at the Crossfit London Cafe | Railway Arch 30, 150 Buckhurst Street | 60 yd | |
| sa7rastop | 86 Cambridge Heath Road | 130 yd | |
| Dough Hands | 199 Cambridge Heath Road | 132 yd | |
| 75 Slices | 199 Cambridge Heath Road | 132 yd | |
| Quzu | Railway Arch, 201 Three Colts Lane | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 135 Cambridge Heath Road | 114 yd | |
| Backyard Bar | 231-237 Cambridge Heath Road | 333 yd | |
| White Hart | White Hart Public House, 1 Mile End Road | 410 yd | |
| The Salmon & Ball | Salmon And Ball, 502 Bethnal Green Road | 415 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare Public House, 460 Bethnal Green Road | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 249 Cambridge Heath Road | 248 yd | |
| Ruman Peri Peri Grill | 66 Cleveland Way | 310 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 74 Brady Street | 335 yd | |
| Empire Chinese Take Away | 43 Mile End Road | 409 yd | |
| Wuji Restaurant | Railway Arch, 83 Dunbridge Street | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 333 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Foodstore, 1 Cambridge Heath Road | 359 yd | |
| Iceland | 444-446 Bethnal Green Road | 415 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro, 361-363 Bethnal Green Road | 491 yd | |
| Tesco | 83-89 Mile End Road | 533 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crossfit London MALCOLM PLACE | health and fitness suite | 188 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Bethnal Green) PILL BOX STUDIOS PILL BOX STUDIOS COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 200 yd |
| Bethnal Green Gardens Tennis Courts MALCOLM PLACE | tennis courts | 247 yd |
| Good Shepherd Mission THREE COLTS LANE | 260 yd | |
| Crossfit London (Gales Gardens) RAILWAY ARCH 3 RAILWAY ARCH 3 GALES GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 323 yd |
| Weavers Field DUNBRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Bodylines BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 463 yd |
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 589 yd | |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 598 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 83.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.