Elder Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 6BT is located in the Spitalfields & Banglatown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bethnal Green and Bow. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elder Street, London, E1 6BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 6BP, E1 6BX, E1 6UJ, E1 6BJ, E1 6NU, E1 6UL, E1 6NR, E1 6DX, E1 6EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 6BT is primarily male, with 60.6% 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 | 34.3% | 39.4% | 5.1% | 51.0% | -11.6% |
| Male | 65.7% | 60.6% | -5.1% | 49.0% | 11.6% |
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 6BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.6% 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 | 62.2% | 62.6% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 24.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 20.7% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -23.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 11.1% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 59% | 55.6% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 29.1% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 7.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 6BT this area, 9.8% 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 74.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 9.8% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 7.8% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.8% | 74.9% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 41.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0.7% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% 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 | 6.6% | 6.5% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 5.4% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 6.8% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 76% | 68.4% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, just 40.7% 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 | 56.5% | 40.7% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -42.5% |
| European Union | 14% | 26.8% | 12.8% | 6.1% | 20.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 13.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.1% | 10.7% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 9.4% |
| Oceania | 6.6% | 3.5% | -3.1% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21% 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 | 55.4% | 40.4% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -42.8% |
| 10+ Years | 10.7% | 21% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 10% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 11.9% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 9.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 16.6% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 14.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.9% | 76.7% | -17.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 8.3% | 0.3% | 8.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 25.2% | 46.2% | -21.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elder Street was 768.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 157.7% higher than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Elder Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 25th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 165.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Elder Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,625,000 | 2023-09-08 | £2,366,007 |
| 23 Elder Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,870,000 | 2018-04-26 | £1,989,177 |
| 5 Elder Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,850,000 | 2017-10-02 | £1,916,817 |
| 23 Elder Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,770,000 | 2014-11-28 | £2,115,703 |
| 21 Elder Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2014-03-07 | £2,495,279 |
E1 6BT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
E1 6BT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 164 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 80 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 872 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE School 47a Brick Lane , Spitalfields E1 6PU | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School Bacon Street , Bethnal Green E2 6DY | - not rated | 543 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 624 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | - not rated | 624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Underwood Road , Whitechapel E1 5AW | - not rated | 659 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 840 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Bernard's School St Matthew's Row , Bethnal Green E2 6ET | - not rated | 855 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethnal Green Technology College Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | - not rated | 903 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,154 yd | University technical college | 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 | 474 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,919 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,907 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,308 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,939 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,939 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 5,068 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Lane School Bacon Street , Tower Hamlets E2 6DY | - not rated | 470 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School of Development St Hilda's Community Centre , 18 Club Row E2 7EY | - not rated | 471 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lyceum 59-65 Worship Street , Shoreditch EC2A 2DU | - not rated | 578 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Complete Works 1st Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 673 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 20-22 Commercial Street , Spitalfields E1 6LP | - not rated | 695 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M and M Catering | 14-22 Elder Street | 4 yd | |
| Hawksmoor | Basement & Ground Floor, 157 Commercial Street | 78 yd | |
| Delamina East | 151-153 Commercial Street | 78 yd | |
| The Watch House | 139 Commercial Street | 78 yd | |
| Mirai Sake International | 144-146 Commercial Street | 80 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Tavern | Commercial Tavern Public House, 142-144 Commercial Street | 80 yd | |
| Merchant & Weaver | 8a Lamb Street | 174 yd | |
| Lounge Bohemia | Basement, 1 Great Eastern Street | 234 yd | |
| The Golden Heart | 110 Commercial Street | 253 yd | |
| The Gun | 54 Brushfield Street | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itsu Spital Square | Unit 1, 30 Spital Square | 99 yd | |
| The Duck Truck | Lamb Street Building, 2e Lamb Street | 129 yd | |
| DOS MAS TACOS | 2g Lamb Street | 131 yd | |
| Crown KEBAB'S | 1 Quaker Street | 159 yd | |
| Mamma's Goodies | Spitalfields Market, Lamb Street | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 116-118 Commercial Street | 183 yd | |
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 383 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Commercial Unit 7, 50 Bethnal Green Road | 394 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Retail Unit 24 Upper Concourse, Liverpool Street Station | 454 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 31 Bell Lane | 524 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Powerleague (Shoreditch) SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 200 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre London City (Closed) Worship Street | artificial grass pitch | 282 yd |
| Shoreditch House EBOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 301 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Spitalfields) (Closed) Brushfield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 325 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Spitalfields Tower) Frying Pan Alley | health and fitness suite | 426 yd |
| Frame (Shoreditch) 27-31 27-31 NEW INN YARD | 427 yd | |
| Virgin Active (Broadgate) EXCHANGE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 434 yd |
| Attlee Youth And Community Centre THRAWL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 505 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Devonshire Square) DEVONSHIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Liverpool Street) LIVERPOOL STREET STATION LIVERPOOL STREET STATION LIVERPOOL STREET | health and fitness suite | 552 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 | 17.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 17.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 17.6% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.