Headlam Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 5RS 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 Headlam Street, London, E1 5RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 5PU, E1 5RU, E1 5RP, E1 5RW, E1 5RR, E1 5RZ, E1 5RT, E1 4HG, E1 5PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1 5RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 50.1% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 53.2% | 49.9% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 5RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 46% | 44.8% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 43.6% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 5.2% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 43.8% | 44.4% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 36% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12.3% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 27.8% | 27% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 11.1% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 11.1% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 13.5% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 29.8% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 13.3% | 4.8% | -8.5% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 16.1% 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 | 59% | 66.6% | 7.6% | 1.1% | 65.5% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 3.8% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 21% | 16.1% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -65.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 51.7% 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 | 51.1% | 51.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -31.5% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 10.2% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 38.3% | 32.3% | -6.0% | 5.6% | 26.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.5% | 52% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -31.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 24% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 8.5% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 5.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.7% | 9.6% | -17.1% | 1.9% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 8.4% | 1.2% | 7.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.1% | 37.2% | -24.1% |
| Christian | 12.5% | 46.2% | -33.7% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 70.6% | 6.5% | 64.1% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Headlam Street was 307.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.3% higher than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Headlam Street has the 18th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 132nd highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% 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 5 Berry House Headlam Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-12-16 | £353,060 |
| Flat 18 Berry House Headlam Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2010-01-22 | £275,629 |
| Flat 16 Berry House Headlam Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2010-01-15 | £383,227 |
| Flat 24 Berry House Headlam Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2008-04-02 | £300,795 |
| Flat 8 Berry House Headlam Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2008-01-11 | £311,281 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 5RS 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 | 62 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Headlam Primary School Tapp Street , Stepney E1 5RE | 4out of 4 | 252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Scurr Primary School Cephas Street , Stepney Green E1 4AX | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hague Primary School Wilmot Street , E2 0BP | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithy Street Primary School Smithy Street , Stepney E1 3BW | - not rated | 534 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Park Primary School Smithy Street , Stepney E1 3BW | 3out of 4 | 561 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 | 282 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's School St Matthew's Row , Bethnal Green E2 6ET | - not rated | 815 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 957 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 | 1,848 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,121 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,255 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 | 2,457 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,457 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,676 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,977 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 397 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayasofia Primary School 130 Cavell Street , E1 2JA | - not rated | 455 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers' Senior School Mape Street , Bethnal Green E2 6HW | - not rated | 525 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 600 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 695 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Corner | 18 Cambridge Heath Road | 161 yd | |
| Subway | 9-25 Mile End Road | 184 yd | |
| 6Burgerz | 7 Mile End Road | 198 yd | |
| Love Bite Cafe & Restaurant | 5 Mile End Road | 211 yd | |
| Sushi n Sashimi | 5 Mile End Road | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 135 Cambridge Heath Road | 181 yd | |
| White Hart | White Hart Public House, 1 Mile End Road | 211 yd | |
| Blind Beggar | The Blind Beggar, 337-341 Whitechapel Road | 233 yd | |
| London Hospital Tavern | 176 Whitechapel Road | 311 yd | |
| Wok with Jon | 138 139 SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Chinese Take Away | 43 Mile End Road | 233 yd | |
| Ruman Peri Peri Grill | 66 Cleveland Way | 283 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 74 Brady Street | 300 yd | |
| Royal PFC | 178a Whitechapel Road | 311 yd | |
| Thai N Pie | 45 Mile End Road | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Foodstore, 1 Cambridge Heath Road | 168 yd | |
| Tesco | 83-89 Mile End Road | 477 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 477 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 564 yd | |
| Iceland | 444-446 Bethnal Green Road | 633 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 285 yd |
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 360 yd | |
| Good Shepherd Mission THREE COLTS LANE | 372 yd | |
| Crossfit London MALCOLM PLACE | health and fitness suite | 386 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Bethnal Green) PILL BOX STUDIOS PILL BOX STUDIOS COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 409 yd |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 417 yd |
| Bethnal Green Gardens Tennis Courts MALCOLM PLACE | tennis courts | 447 yd |
| Weavers Field DUNBRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Crossfit London (Gales Gardens) RAILWAY ARCH 3 RAILWAY ARCH 3 GALES GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Bodylines BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 686 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.