Lamb Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 6ED 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 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lamb Street, London, E1 6ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 6UP, E1 6UL, E1 6UN, E1 6UW, E1 6EA, E1 6EB, E1 6UJ, E1 6BJ, E1 6DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 6ED 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 6ED, 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 6ED 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 Lamb Street was 939.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 180.3% higher than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lamb Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 19th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 193.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 12 Dandridge House, 31 Lamb Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £787,000 | 2024-10-11 | £741,388 |
| Loft Space At Flat 16 Dandridge House, 31 Lamb Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £68,500 | 2021-06-18 | £62,032 |
| Loft Space At Flat 16 Dandridge House, 31 Lamb Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £68,500 | 2021-06-18 | £62,032 |
| Flat 1 Dandridge House, 31 Lamb Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2019-08-07 | £648,795 |
| Flat 3 Dandridge House, 31 Lamb Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2019-04-05 | £756,832 |
E1 6ED 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 6ED 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 | 934 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 | 1,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,429 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,561 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 | 492 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 685 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Barnett Primary School Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Underwood Road , Whitechapel E1 5AW | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aldgate School St James's Passage , Duke's Place EC3A 5DE | 4out of 4 | 849 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 | 4out of 4 | 823 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,439 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 | 476 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,310 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,354 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,730 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 | 3,243 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,994 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,033 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,141 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lyceum 59-65 Worship Street , Shoreditch EC2A 2DU | - not rated | 532 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Complete Works 3rd Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 677 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Academy 46 Whitechapel Road , Whitechapel E1 1JX | - not rated | 975 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Mizan School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 975 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 988 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Indians Next Door | 7 Lamb Street | 46 yd | |
| Gail's Bakery - Spitalfields | 11 Lamb Street | 57 yd | |
| Merchant and Weaver | 8 Lamb Street | 63 yd | |
| Bleecker St Burger | Unit B, SP4 Pavilion, Lamb Street | 63 yd | |
| The Loft Spitalfields | 8 Horner Square | 79 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchant & Weaver | 8a Lamb Street | 48 yd | |
| The Golden Heart | 110 Commercial Street | 136 yd | |
| Commercial Tavern | Commercial Tavern Public House, 142-144 Commercial Street | 177 yd | |
| The Gun | 54 Brushfield Street | 191 yd | |
| Juju's | 15 Hanbury Street | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOS MAS TACOS | 2g Lamb Street | 44 yd | |
| The Duck Truck | Lamb Street Building, 2e Lamb Street | 58 yd | |
| Mamma's Goodies | Spitalfields Market, Lamb Street | 66 yd | |
| Donovan's Bakehouse | 5 Horner Square | 79 yd | |
| Crunch | Unit 5, 16 Horner Square | 79 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 116-118 Commercial Street | 110 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 31 Bell Lane | 406 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Retail Unit 24 Upper Concourse, Liverpool Street Station | 454 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Commercial Unit 7, 50 Bethnal Green Road | 458 yd | |
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 506 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (Spitalfields) (Closed) Brushfield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 203 yd |
| Powerleague (Shoreditch) SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 322 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Spitalfields Tower) Frying Pan Alley | health and fitness suite | 336 yd |
| Attlee Youth And Community Centre THRAWL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 378 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre London City (Closed) Worship Street | artificial grass pitch | 380 yd |
| Shoreditch House EBOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 407 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Devonshire Square) DEVONSHIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 429 yd |
| Virgin Active (Broadgate) EXCHANGE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 471 yd |
| Middlesex Street Community Centre Middlesex Street | 496 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Liverpool Street) LIVERPOOL STREET STATION LIVERPOOL STREET STATION LIVERPOOL STREET | health and fitness suite | 508 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 214.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 201 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.