Calvin Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 6HF 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 2013-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Calvin Street, London, E1 6HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 6SN, E1 6NJ, E1 6NW, E1 6ST, E1 6SS, E1 6SX, E1 6NP, E1 6NG, E1 6NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 6HF is primarily male, with 58.6% 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 | 47.7% | 41.4% | -6.3% | 51.0% | -9.6% |
| Male | 52.3% | 58.6% | 6.3% | 49.0% | 9.6% |
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 6HF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.9% 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 | 62.5% | 68.9% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 31.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 21.5% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.1% | 58.8% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 34% | 30.2% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 7.1% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
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 64.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 10.3% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 11.4% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.3% | 64.1% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 30.3% |
| Other | 13.3% | 2.7% | -10.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.7% 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 | 36.3% | 27.4% | -8.9% | 1.1% | 26.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 51.9% | 50.7% | -1.2% | 81.4% | -30.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, just 46.3% 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 | 49.1% | 46.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -36.9% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 19.6% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 13.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.6% | 19.6% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 14.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 7.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 5.8% | 2.4% | -3.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.1% 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 | 47% | 46.2% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -37.0% |
| 10+ Years | 10.9% | 18.1% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.8% | 7.6% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 10.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.5% | 17.9% | -5.6% | 1.9% | 16.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60% | 76.7% | -16.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 20% | 46.2% | -26.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 31.9% | 6.5% | 25.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Calvin Street was 477.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.3% higher than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Calvin Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 60th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 59.0%.

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 401 Alpha Court, 20 Calvin Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-08-29 | £481,506 |
| Flat 405 Alpha Court, 20 Calvin Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-11-18 | £550,096 |
| Flat 304 Alpha Court, 20 Calvin Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2022-09-23 | £618,279 |
| Flat 302 Alpha Court, 20 Calvin Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2022-09-23 | £431,461 |
| Flat 501 Alpha Court, 20 Calvin Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2022-09-09 | £507,078 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 6HF 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 | 185 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 57 |
| Information and communication | 41 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 36 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Other | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 758 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 | 1,740 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,445 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 | 482 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 518 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 | 569 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Davis Primary School Wood Close , Cheshire Street E2 6ET | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Barnett Primary School Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 882 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 1,271 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 | 495 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,338 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,503 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,521 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,949 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 | 3,436 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 | 3,846 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,937 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 | 673 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Complete Works 3rd Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 699 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Academy 46 Whitechapel Road , Whitechapel E1 1JX | - not rated | 921 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Mizan School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 921 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 1,138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| hub by Premier Inn London Shoreditch | 1-9 Quaker Street | 54 yd | |
| Eastern Eye Balti House | 63a Brick Lane | 103 yd | |
| Brick Lane Brasserie | 67 Brick Lane | 103 yd | |
| Bubble and Scoop | 79 Brick Lane | 103 yd | |
| Curry Bazaar | 77 Brick Lane | 103 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Chill Bar | Unit CG002, Dray Walk | 103 yd | |
| Feed the Village | 91 Brick Lane | 103 yd | |
| Ninety One Living Room | 91 Brick Lane | 103 yd | |
| Exit Bar | 174 Brick Lane | 162 yd | |
| 93 Feet East | 150 Brick Lane | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Grade | Ground Floor, Trumans Brewery, 91 Brick Lane | 102 yd | |
| Mattarello | Trumans Brewery - Upmarket, 91 Brick Lane | 103 yd | |
| The Jollof man | Trumans Brewery - Upmarket, 91 Brick Lane | 103 yd | |
| Mr Sausage | Upmarket, 91 Brick Lane | 103 yd | |
| 24 Karak | Trumans Brewery, 91 Brick Lane | 103 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 116-118 Commercial Street | 127 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Commercial Unit 7, 50 Bethnal Green Road | 273 yd | |
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 454 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 31 Bell Lane | 570 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Retail Unit 24 Upper Concourse, Liverpool Street Station | 665 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Powerleague (Shoreditch) SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 299 yd |
| Shoreditch House EBOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 310 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Spitalfields) (Closed) Brushfield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 374 yd |
| Attlee Youth And Community Centre THRAWL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 462 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre London City (Closed) Worship Street | artificial grass pitch | 501 yd |
| Frame (Shoreditch) 27-31 27-31 NEW INN YARD | 515 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Spitalfields Tower) Frying Pan Alley | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Devonshire Square) DEVONSHIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 640 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Shoreditch) 1-6 1-6 BATEMAN'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 653 yd |
| Virgin Active (Broadgate) EXCHANGE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 660 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 23.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.31 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.