Cambridge Heath Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 5RN 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cambridge Heath Road, London, E1 5RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 5QR, E1 5QS, E1 5QZ, E1 5QJ, E1 5QN, E1 5QT, E1 5RZ, E1 4HH, E1 4HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1 5RN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 50.6% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 52.8% | 49.4% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 5RN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.8% 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 | 45.3% | 54.8% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 35.4% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 1.3% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 3.2% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 43.1% | 49.7% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 34.8% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 15% | 9.8% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 4.3% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 30% | 25.4% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 6.7% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.4% | 9.8% | 3.4% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.9% | 12.7% | 7.8% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36% | 36.8% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 12.8% | 3.2% | -9.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.8% 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 | 39.4% | 50.9% | 11.5% | 1.1% | 49.8% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 40.7% | 29.8% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -51.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 56.2% 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 | 47.2% | 56.2% | 9.0% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 8.7% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.7% | 24.2% | -5.5% | 5.6% | 18.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.2% | 55.9% | 8.7% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| 10+ Years | 12.6% | 26.6% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 16.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 5.1% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.4% | 6.6% | -17.8% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.7% | 37.2% | -20.5% |
| Christian | 21.2% | 46.2% | -25.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 55.3% | 6.5% | 48.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cambridge Heath Road was 236.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.4% higher than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cambridge Heath Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 201st highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 66.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carpenters Arms, 135 Cambridge Heath Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2022-06-16 | £59,200 |
| Cambridge Arms Cambridge Heath Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,999 | 2000-11-28 | £368,121 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 5RN 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 | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Scurr Primary School Cephas Street , Stepney Green E1 4AX | 3out of 4 | 243 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewart Headlam Primary School Tapp Street , Stepney E1 5RE | 4out of 4 | 321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hague Primary School Wilmot Street , E2 0BP | 3out of 4 | 372 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bangabandhu Primary School Wessex Street , Bethnal Green E2 0LB | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithy Street Primary School Smithy Street , Stepney E1 3BW | - not rated | 584 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 | 454 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raine's Foundation School Approach Road , Bethnal Green E2 9LY | - not rated | 866 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's School St Matthew's Row , Bethnal Green E2 6ET | - not rated | 879 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,946 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,041 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,198 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,324 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,373 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,510 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 |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,799 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 | 430 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Community College London for 2000 Woods Buildings , 265-7 Whitechapel Road E1 1BY | - not rated | 577 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers' Senior School Mape Street , Bethnal Green E2 6HW | - not rated | 584 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harpley School Globe Road , E1 4DZ | - not rated | 586 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayasofia Primary School 130 Cavell Street , E1 2JA | - not rated | 611 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| sa7rastop | 86 Cambridge Heath Road | 69 yd | |
| Cape Town Cooking Club at the Crossfit London Cafe | Railway Arch 30, 150 Buckhurst Street | 93 yd | |
| Dough Hands | 199 Cambridge Heath Road | 188 yd | |
| 75 Slices | 199 Cambridge Heath Road | 188 yd | |
| Nourish Contract Catering/ John Scurr Primary School | John Scurr Primary School, Cephas Street | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 135 Cambridge Heath Road | 1 yd | |
| White Hart | White Hart Public House, 1 Mile End Road | 314 yd | |
| Blind Beggar | The Blind Beggar, 337-341 Whitechapel Road | 405 yd | |
| Backyard Bar | 231-237 Cambridge Heath Road | 421 yd | |
| London Hospital Tavern | 176 Whitechapel Road | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruman Peri Peri Grill | 66 Cleveland Way | 197 yd | |
| Empire Chinese Take Away | 43 Mile End Road | 305 yd | |
| Thai N Pie | 45 Mile End Road | 319 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 249 Cambridge Heath Road | 330 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 74 Brady Street | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Foodstore, 1 Cambridge Heath Road | 341 yd | |
| Tesco | 83-89 Mile End Road | 421 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 421 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 421 yd | |
| Iceland | 444-446 Bethnal Green Road | 522 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crossfit London MALCOLM PLACE | health and fitness suite | 209 yd |
| Bethnal Green Gardens Tennis Courts MALCOLM PLACE | tennis courts | 269 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Bethnal Green) PILL BOX STUDIOS PILL BOX STUDIOS COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 314 yd |
| Good Shepherd Mission THREE COLTS LANE | 363 yd | |
| Crossfit London (Gales Gardens) RAILWAY ARCH 3 RAILWAY ARCH 3 GALES GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 419 yd |
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Weavers Field DUNBRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 466 yd |
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 511 yd | |
| Bodylines BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Harpley School (Closed) Globe Road | 585 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.