Headlam Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 5RT 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 5RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 5RX, E1 5RY, E1 5DY, E1 5PU, E1 5DX, E1 5RU, E1 5PT, E1 5RS, E1 5RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 5RT is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 46.2% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 53.8% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 5RT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 47.6% | 53.7% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 36.5% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4% | -2.3% | 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 | 40% | 44.6% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 32.6% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 15% | 12.7% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 4.8% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
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 | 33% | 27% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 11% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 12% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 11.5% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 31% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 12% | 3.5% | -8.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.2% 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 | 67.3% | 67.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 66.5% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 21.8% | 21.2% | -0.6% | 81.4% | -60.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, just 48.2% 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 | 48.9% | 48.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -35.0% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 9.6% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 38.6% | 36.8% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 31.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.4% 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 | 48% | 48.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -35.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 28.4% | 23.4% | 9.8% | 18.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 8.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 8.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.6% | 6.1% | -25.5% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 10.1% | 1.2% | 8.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.8% | 37.2% | -23.4% |
| Christian | 10.8% | 46.2% | -35.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 65.9% | 6.5% | 59.4% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Headlam Street was 79.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.5% lower than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Headlam Street has the 20th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 176th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Headlam Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2024-12-03 | £466,861 |
| 14 Headlam Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-07-09 | £346,836 |
| 24 Headlam Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2015-11-04 | £419,394 |
| 20 Headlam Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2014-07-04 | £458,456 |
| Flat 6 42 Headlam Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £214,247 | 2008-09-22 | £299,672 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Looking after home or family | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Other | 30 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| 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 | 858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,464 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 | 151 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hague Primary School Wilmot Street , E2 0BP | 3out of 4 | 326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Scurr Primary School Cephas Street , Stepney Green E1 4AX | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Buxton Junior School Buxton Street , Whitechapel E1 5AR | - not rated | 535 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Buxton Primary School Buxton Street , Bethnal Green E1 5AR | 4out of 4 | 535 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 | 260 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's School St Matthew's Row , Bethnal Green E2 6ET | - not rated | 718 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raine's Foundation School Approach Road , Bethnal Green E2 9LY | - not rated | 915 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 3out of 4 | 917 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 | 1,762 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,286 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,161 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,174 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,545 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,545 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,717 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 |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,961 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 403 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers' Senior School Mape Street , Bethnal Green E2 6HW | - not rated | 426 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ayasofia Primary School 130 Cavell Street , E1 2JA | - not rated | 519 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 581 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 763 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quzu | Railway Arch, 201 Three Colts Lane | 229 yd | |
| Arches Cafe | Railway Arches, 202 Three Colts Lane | 229 yd | |
| Cape Town Cooking Club at the Crossfit London Cafe | Railway Arch 30, 150 Buckhurst Street | 246 yd | |
| Daily Cafe | 23 Three Colts Lane | 248 yd | |
| Coffee Corner | 18 Cambridge Heath Road | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 135 Cambridge Heath Road | 207 yd | |
| Blind Beggar | The Blind Beggar, 337-341 Whitechapel Road | 286 yd | |
| White Hart | White Hart Public House, 1 Mile End Road | 309 yd | |
| London Hospital Tavern | 176 Whitechapel Road | 372 yd | |
| Wok with Jon | 138 139 SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 74 Brady Street | 205 yd | |
| Empire Chinese Take Away | 43 Mile End Road | 333 yd | |
| Wuji Restaurant | Railway Arch, 83 Dunbridge Street | 339 yd | |
| Chai Guys | Railway Arch, 80 Dunbridge Street | 339 yd | |
| Ruman Peri Peri Grill | 66 Cleveland Way | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Foodstore, 1 Cambridge Heath Road | 156 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 520 yd | |
| Iceland | 444-446 Bethnal Green Road | 568 yd | |
| Tesco | 83-89 Mile End Road | 568 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 568 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 264 yd |
| Good Shepherd Mission THREE COLTS LANE | 278 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Bethnal Green) PILL BOX STUDIOS PILL BOX STUDIOS COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 344 yd |
| Weavers Field DUNBRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| Crossfit London MALCOLM PLACE | health and fitness suite | 385 yd |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 396 yd |
| Play On Sports (Closed) RAVEN ROW | 431 yd | |
| Bethnal Green Gardens Tennis Courts MALCOLM PLACE | tennis courts | 446 yd |
| Crossfit London (Gales Gardens) RAILWAY ARCH 3 RAILWAY ARCH 3 GALES GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 501 yd |
| Bodylines BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 623 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 257.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 233.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.