Buckhurst Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 5QY 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 2004-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buckhurst Street, London, E1 5QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 5QT, E1 5PH, E1 5QP, E1 5QR, E1 5QS, E1 5QZ, E2 6JR, E2 6FU, E1 5QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 5QY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 52.9% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 50.4% | 47.1% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 5QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 84.7% 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 | 70.4% | 84.7% | 14.3% | 37.9% | 46.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.3% | 13.3% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -30.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -7.4% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.5%) 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 | 51% | 60.6% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 31.9% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 5.8% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| 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 5QY this area, 2.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 71%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 2.3% | -11.1% | 18.2% | -15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 0.3% | -12.4% | 9.6% | -9.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 1.7% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -11.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 19.3% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 71% | 39.1% | 33.8% | 37.2% |
| Other | 16.7% | 4.7% | -12.0% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.9% 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% | 4.9% | -25.6% | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 7.4% | 11.7% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 11.0% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 41% | 59.9% | 18.9% | 81.4% | -21.5% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, just 32.7% 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 | 42.9% | 32.7% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -50.5% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 27.2% | 15.9% | 6.1% | 21.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.9% | 20.4% | -7.5% | 5.6% | 14.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 8.7% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 32.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 8.7% 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 | 42% | 32.5% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -50.7% |
| 10+ Years | 23.9% | 8.7% | -15.2% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 8.7% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 20.3% | 12.3% | 2.2% | 18.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.4% | 29.9% | 12.5% | 1.9% | 28.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.3% | 76.7% | -37.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 8.6% | 1.5% | 7.1% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 9.9% | 0.3% | 9.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 7% | 0.3% | 6.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 5.1% | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.5% | 37.2% | 18.3% |
| Christian | 20.3% | 46.2% | -25.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 15.2% | 6.0% | 9.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckhurst Street was 17.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.8% lower than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buckhurst Street has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 17th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Broadmead Court, 51 Buckhurst Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2019-12-18 | £435,459 |
| Flat 2 Broadmead Court, 51 Buckhurst Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £183,333 | 2015-12-09 | £185,265 |
| Flat 1 Broadmead Court, 51 Buckhurst Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £183,333 | 2015-12-09 | £185,265 |
| Flat 3 Broadmead Court, 51 Buckhurst Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £183,333 | 2015-12-09 | £185,265 |
| Flat 4 Broadmead Court, 51 Buckhurst Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £652,230 | 2015-12-09 | £659,103 |
E1 5QY 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 5QY 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 | 146 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 104 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Part-Time Employee | 2 |
| Retired | 0 |
| 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 | 866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,477 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 | 147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewart Headlam Primary School Tapp Street , Stepney E1 5RE | 3out of 4 | 235 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bangabandhu Primary School Wessex Street , Bethnal Green E2 0LB | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Scurr Primary School Cephas Street , Stepney Green E1 4AX | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawdale Junior School Mansford Street , Bethnal Green E2 6LS | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 491 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 | 773 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,180 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 | 1,785 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,614 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,656 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,236 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,608 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 | 2,567 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,579 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,319 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,813 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,843 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 365 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Academy 46 Whitechapel Road , Whitechapel E1 1JX | - not rated | 1,079 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 | 26 yd | |
| Dough Hands | 199 Cambridge Heath Road | 91 yd | |
| 75 Slices | 199 Cambridge Heath Road | 91 yd | |
| sa7rastop | 86 Cambridge Heath Road | 103 yd | |
| Quzu | Railway Arch, 201 Three Colts Lane | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 135 Cambridge Heath Road | 113 yd | |
| Backyard Bar | 231-237 Cambridge Heath Road | 311 yd | |
| The Salmon & Ball | Salmon And Ball, 502 Bethnal Green Road | 408 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare Public House, 460 Bethnal Green Road | 408 yd | |
| Bethnal Green Tavern | 456 Bethnal Green Road | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 249 Cambridge Heath Road | 221 yd | |
| Ruman Peri Peri Grill | 66 Cleveland Way | 294 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 74 Brady Street | 381 yd | |
| Regal Fish Bar | 474 Bethnal Green Road | 408 yd | |
| Empire Chinese Take Away | 43 Mile End Road | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 311 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Foodstore, 1 Cambridge Heath Road | 399 yd | |
| Iceland | 444-446 Bethnal Green Road | 408 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro, 361-363 Bethnal Green Road | 497 yd | |
| Tesco | 83-89 Mile End Road | 514 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crossfit London MALCOLM PLACE | health and fitness suite | 143 yd |
| Bethnal Green Gardens Tennis Courts MALCOLM PLACE | tennis courts | 203 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Bethnal Green) PILL BOX STUDIOS PILL BOX STUDIOS COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 205 yd |
| Good Shepherd Mission THREE COLTS LANE | 294 yd | |
| Crossfit London (Gales Gardens) RAILWAY ARCH 3 RAILWAY ARCH 3 GALES GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 306 yd |
| Weavers Field DUNBRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| Bodylines BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 452 yd |
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| Harpley School (Closed) Globe Road | 605 yd | |
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 613 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 | 38.5% |
| 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 | 61.5% |
| Median download speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.