Brick Lane is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 6SA is located in the Weavers 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 Brick Lane, London, E1 6SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 6SB, E1 6LF, E2 6DU, E2 6ED, E2 6DY, E1 6HR, E2 6EL, E1 6FU, E2 6DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1 6SA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 51.5% | 5.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 54.2% | 48.5% | -5.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 6SA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 85.3% 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 | 85.9% | 85.3% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 47.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.1% | 10.5% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -33.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -7.0% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 58.8% | 63.9% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 15.5% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 28.4% | -7.9% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 6.2% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 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.
In the area around E1 6SA this area, 6.3% 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 72.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 2.1% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -11.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 13.6% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.4% | 72.3% | 15.9% | 33.8% | 38.5% |
| Other | 12.4% | 0% | -12.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.5% 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 | 1.3% | 6.8% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| White | 75.4% | 62.5% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -18.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, just 44% 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 | 50% | 44% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -39.2% |
| European Union | 23.8% | 25.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 19.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 11.9% | 4.0% | 1.3% | 10.6% |
| Oceania | 7.5% | 5.2% | -2.3% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 10.3% 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 | 47.1% | 43.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -39.4% |
| 10+ Years | 17.5% | 10.3% | -7.2% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.7% | 10.3% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.3% | 13.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 22.2% | 11.8% | 1.9% | 20.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.6% | 76.7% | -24.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 6.8% | 0.3% | 6.5% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 6.8% | 0.6% | 6.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 6.8% | 0.4% | 6.4% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Central and South America | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.3% | 37.2% | 22.1% |
| Christian | 20.1% | 46.2% | -26.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brick Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Spitalfields & Banglatown average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 178B Brick Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,000 | 2025-01-07 | £884 |
| 192 Brick Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2020-12-11 | £26,603 |
| 202 - 204 Brick Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2019-12-04 | £45,253 |
| 202 - 204 Brick Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2019-11-28 | £27,321 |
| 192A Brick Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-12-19 | £176,104 |
E1 6SA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 54 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 565 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 | 1,617 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School Bacon Street , Bethnal Green E2 6DY | - not rated | 53 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Davis Primary School Wood Close , Cheshire Street E2 6ET | - not rated | 319 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 414 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | - not rated | 414 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Underwood Road , Whitechapel E1 5AW | - not rated | 442 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 368 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 424 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethnal Green Technology College Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | - not rated | 424 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 948 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 963 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 | 723 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,124 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,416 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,435 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 | 3,591 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,591 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,757 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,050 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,584 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 | 45 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 | 241 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers' Senior School Mape Street , Bethnal Green E2 6HW | - not rated | 646 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| North London Community College , | - not rated | 703 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Complete Works 1st Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 850 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoko | 224 Brick Lane | 11 yd | |
| Yunn | 204 Brick Lane | 11 yd | |
| 24 Karak | 198 Brick Lane | 15 yd | |
| Vida Bakery | 139 Brick Lane | 26 yd | |
| Hookah Lounge | Ground, 133 Brick Lane | 26 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Bootleggers | 202 Brick Lane | 11 yd | |
| Alcotraz | 212 Brick Lane | 11 yd | |
| Redchurch | 107 Redchurch Street | 128 yd | |
| Well and Bucket | Well And Bucket Public House, 143 Bethnal Green Road | 153 yd | |
| London Cocktail Club Sclater Street | Commercial Unit 12, Avant Garde Building, 29 Sclater Street | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Lane Kebab | 161 Brick Lane | 26 yd | |
| Sushi Show | 136 Bethnal Green Road | 108 yd | |
| Tas Firin | 160 Bethnal Green Road | 108 yd | |
| Mystique Pizza, Dragon Heaven Indo-Chinese | 148 Bethnal Green Road | 147 yd | |
| Naaz Burger, Indian Fusion Bowl | 148 Bethnal Green Road | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Commercial Unit 7, 50 Bethnal Green Road | 154 yd | |
| Tesco | 116-118 Commercial Street | 465 yd | |
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 475 yd | |
| Tesco | 271-275 Bethnal Green Road | 558 yd | |
| Tesco | 79-85 Hackney Road | 711 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shoreditch House EBOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 343 yd |
| Bethnal Green Academy GOSSET STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 426 yd |
| Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | 439 yd | |
| Powerleague (Shoreditch) SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 442 yd |
| The Tab Centre GODFREY PLACE | 530 yd | |
| Frame (Shoreditch) 27-31 27-31 NEW INN YARD | 536 yd | |
| Muscleworks Gym Bethnal Green Hague Street | health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Shoreditch) 1-6 1-6 BATEMAN'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 652 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Spitalfields) (Closed) Brushfield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 709 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre London City (Closed) Worship Street | artificial grass pitch | 720 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 | 70.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.9% |
| 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 | 71.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.