Hanbury Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 6QR 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hanbury Street, London, E1 6QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 6QF, E1 6QH, E1 6QS, E1 6QJ, E1 6QL, E1 6LZ, E1 6QG, E1 6QE, E1 6BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 6QR is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 40.1% | 46.9% | 6.8% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 59.9% | 53.1% | -6.8% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 6QR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.2% 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 | 71.5% | 60.2% | -11.3% | 37.9% | 22.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.9% | 27.6% | 7.7% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 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 (91.1%) 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 | 53.1% | 67.5% | 14.4% | 48.4% | 19.1% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 23.6% | -16.5% | 33.6% | -10.0% |
| Fair health | 2.7% | 7.2% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
In the area around E1 6QR this area, 8.6% 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 73.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.7% | 8.6% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.5% | 7.7% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 74.4% | 73.3% | -1.1% | 33.8% | 39.5% |
| Other | 8.5% | 1.4% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.6% 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 | 8.4% | 9.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 8.1% |
| Chinese | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 69.8% | 62.6% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -18.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, just 33.9% 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 | 43.9% | 33.9% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -49.3% |
| European Union | 22.5% | 25.9% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 19.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.8% | 17.2% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 11.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.8% | 15.5% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 14.2% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.1% 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 | 42.7% | 33.6% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -49.6% |
| 10+ Years | 11.1% | 19.1% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 18.7% | 17.8% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 14.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 14.1% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 11.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.2% | 15.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 13.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.7% | 76.7% | -28.0% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 8.4% | 0.3% | 8.1% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 9.7% | 0.3% | 9.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 0.4% | 13.5% | -13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 11.9% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hanbury Street was 1082.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 263.1% higher than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hanbury Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 13th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 202.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Hanbury Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2021-11-29 | £4,090 |
| Flat 3 20A Hanbury Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £815,000 | 2021-06-08 | £674,934 |
| 8 Hanbury Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-01-09 | £222,138 |
| 34 Hanbury Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,600,000 | 2017-08-22 | £2,851,613 |
| 24 Hanbury Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,825,000 | 2016-08-09 | £2,580,755 |
E1 6QR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 59 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 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 | 994 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,999 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 | 2,011 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,159 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,222 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 | 195 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Underwood Road , Whitechapel E1 5AW | - not rated | 407 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Underwood Road , Whitechapel E1 5AW | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School Bacon Street , Bethnal Green E2 6DY | - not rated | 483 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Canon Barnett Primary Academy Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard's School St Matthew's Row , Bethnal Green E2 6ET | - not rated | 725 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | - not rated | 898 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethnal Green Technology College Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | - not rated | 908 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 987 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 | 765 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,219 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,885 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,012 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 | 3,278 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 | 3,662 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,662 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,305 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,872 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Complete Works 1st Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 414 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brick Lane School Bacon Street , Tower Hamlets E2 6DY | - not rated | 450 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 20-22 Commercial Street , Spitalfields E1 6LP | - not rated | 478 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraaf Secondary School 102-105 Whitechapel , High Street E1 7RA | - not rated | 560 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Greenfields School of Development St Hilda's Community Centre , 18 Club Row E2 7EY | - not rated | 580 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nude Coffee Roasters | 25 Hanbury Street | 1 yd | |
| Nude Espresso | 26 Hanbury Street | 1 yd | |
| Hanbury Hall Co Working | Hanbury Hall, 22 Hanbury Street | 1 yd | |
| Rosa's Spitalfields | 12 Hanbury Street | 1 yd | |
| Morning Bun @ London Undercover | 20 Hanbury Street | 1 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juju's | 15 Hanbury Street | 1 yd | |
| The Golden Heart | 110 Commercial Street | 92 yd | |
| The Ten Bells | 84 Commercial Street | 146 yd | |
| The Big Chill Bar | Unit CG002, Dray Walk | 191 yd | |
| Feed the Village | 91 Brick Lane | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Cook Daily | 10 Hanbury Street | 1 yd | |
| Delicious Vape | 65 Brick Lane | 96 yd | |
| Poke House | 111b Commercial Street | 126 yd | |
| Smash N'Dash | 108 Brick Lane | 128 yd | |
| Climpsons Coffee Bar | Pod 3, Old Spitalfields Market, 16 Horner Square | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 116-118 Commercial Street | 118 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 31 Bell Lane | 417 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Commercial Unit 7, 50 Bethnal Green Road | 449 yd | |
| Tesco | Black Lion House, 45 Whitechapel Road | 529 yd | |
| Tesco | 3 Commercial Street | 557 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (Spitalfields) (Closed) Brushfield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 247 yd |
| Attlee Youth And Community Centre THRAWL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 283 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Spitalfields Tower) Frying Pan Alley | health and fitness suite | 439 yd |
| Powerleague (Shoreditch) SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 447 yd |
| Shoreditch House EBOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 483 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Devonshire Square) DEVONSHIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 535 yd |
| Middlesex Street Community Centre Middlesex Street | 538 yd | |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre London City (Closed) Worship Street | artificial grass pitch | 579 yd |
| Hayaa Fitness WHITECHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (London City Campus) (Closed) Central House Central House Whitechapel High Street | 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 | 74.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 55.3% |
| 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 | 25.5% |
| Median download speed | 24.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.