Whitechapel Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 6TY 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 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 6TY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 7PL, E1 6TD, E1 7QR, E1 7PE, E1 5NJ, E1 7RQ, E1 7QL, E1 1DU, E1 7RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1 6TY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents 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 | 54.3% | 49.9% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 45.7% | 50.1% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 6TY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.8% 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 | 84.6% | 75.8% | -8.8% | 37.9% | 37.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.6% | 18.7% | 8.1% | 44.2% | -25.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -8.5% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 59.8% | 56.6% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 32.9% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 53.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7% | 11% | 4.0% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 3.2% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 8.4% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 33.8% | 21.9% | -11.9% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.2% | 53.5% | 19.3% | 33.8% | 19.7% |
| Other | 9.1% | 1.9% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.8% 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 | 15.3% | 26.2% | 10.9% | 1.1% | 25.1% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 63.8% | 47.8% | -16.0% | 81.4% | -33.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 42.7% 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 | 57.9% | 42.7% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -40.5% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 21.3% | 11.0% | 6.1% | 15.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 5% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.5% | 21.6% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 16.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14% 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 | 56.3% | 42.6% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -40.6% |
| 10+ Years | 18.5% | 14% | -4.5% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 9% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 14.3% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 12.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 20.1% | 8.6% | 1.9% | 18.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.7% | 76.7% | -27.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 6.6% | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 4% | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 20.1% | 46.2% | -26.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 32.4% | 6.5% | 25.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitechapel Road was 89.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.3% lower than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitechapel Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 220th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Whitechapel Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-04-26 | £144,428 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 6TY 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 | 91 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 82 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 40 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,250 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 | 2,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Barnett Primary School Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 74 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE School 47a Brick Lane , Spitalfields E1 6PU | 3out of 4 | 243 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kobi Nazrul Primary School Settles Street , Whitechapel E1 1JP | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 553 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 975 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,695 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,721 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,789 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,846 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 | 2,972 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 | 3,530 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,709 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,933 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Complete Works 3rd Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 39 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Academy 46 Whitechapel Road , Whitechapel E1 1JX | - not rated | 412 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Mizan School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 412 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 623 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 660 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efes | 1 Whitechapel Road | 2 yd | |
| Smoke Grill & Pizza | 5 Osborn Street | 19 yd | |
| Hampton by Hilton London City | 12-20 Osborn Street | 45 yd | |
| Townsend | 77-82 Whitechapel High Street | 53 yd | |
| Gugsu | 68 Whitechapel High Street | 56 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples and Pears | 26 Osborn Street | 71 yd | |
| The Buxton | 42 Osborn Street | 71 yd | |
| White Hart | White Hart Public House, 89 Whitechapel High Street | 72 yd | |
| Nags Head | Nags Head Public House, 17-19 Whitechapel Road | 129 yd | |
| Castle | 44 Commercial Road | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi & Co | 1st Floor, 5 Osborn Street | 19 yd | |
| Exmouth Coffee Co. | 83 Whitechapel High Street | 72 yd | |
| Wang Wang | 4a Commercial Street | 185 yd | |
| Yi Cha Bubble Tea | 2 Commercial Street | 192 yd | |
| Black Sheep Coffee | 2 Leman Street | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Black Lion House, 45 Whitechapel Road | 129 yd | |
| Easy As Fresh Ltd | Unit 1, 18 Plumbers Row | 234 yd | |
| Tesco | 3 Commercial Street | 252 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 2 Southwest Block, Goodmans Fields | 258 yd | |
| Yo Yo Oriental Supermarket | 61a Alie Street | 258 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hayaa Fitness WHITECHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 261 yd |
| Attlee Youth And Community Centre THRAWL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 308 yd |
| Al-Mizan School WHITECHAPEL ROAD | 320 yd | |
| London Metropolitan University (London City Campus) (Closed) Central House Central House Whitechapel High Street | health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Aldgate) ALIE STREET | health and fitness suite | 411 yd |
| Davenant Centre (Closed) Whitechapel Road | 500 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (Spitalfields) (Closed) Brushfield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 525 yd |
| Middlesex Street Community Centre Middlesex Street | 526 yd | |
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 531 yd |
| The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club PRESCOT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 570 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.