Brune Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 7NH 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 Brune Street, London, E1 7NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 7ND, E1 7NZ, E1 7NF, E1 7NN, E1 7NP, E1 7NW, E1 7LH, E1 7NE, E1 7LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1 7NH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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% | 47.6% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 46% | 52.4% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 7NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.8% 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 | 80.5% | 65.8% | -14.7% | 37.9% | 27.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.7% | 19.6% | 5.9% | 44.2% | -24.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 8.4% | 5.0% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 62.1% | 63.9% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 15.5% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 24.7% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -8.9% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 8.1% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 7NH this area, 7.3% 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 67%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.8% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.4% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 10.6% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 67% | 67% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 33.2% |
| Other | 12.9% | 4% | -8.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.6% 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 | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 8.1% | 4.4% | -3.7% | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 67% | 57.6% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -23.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.9% | 9.2% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 7.6% |
In this area, just 36% 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 | 34.5% | 36% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -47.2% |
| European Union | 24.5% | 24.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 18.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 6.7% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.7% | 10.4% | -4.3% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 16% | 11.8% | -4.2% | 1.3% | 10.5% |
| Oceania | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.6% 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 | 33% | 36.1% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -47.1% |
| 10+ Years | 35.8% | 21.6% | -14.2% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.1% | 9.8% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 11.5% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 9.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 20.9% | 9.0% | 1.9% | 19.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.7% | 76.7% | -23.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Germany | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 5.1% | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| No passport held | 0.7% | 13.5% | -12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brune Street was 604.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 102.8% higher than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Brune Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 43rd highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit A 20 - 21 Brune Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2023-07-12 | £1,269,700 |
| 9 Esprit Court, 21 Brune Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £522,500 | 2022-05-03 | £445,318 |
| 9 Esprit Court Brune Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2008-06-16 | £450,423 |
| 12 Esprit Court Brune Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2008-04-24 | £456,903 |
| 4 Esprit Court Brune Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2003-06-19 | £514,170 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 7NH 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 | 153 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 50 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 46 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,221 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 | 2,234 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,454 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 | 302 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Canon Barnett Primary Academy Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Barnett Primary School Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ | - not rated | 355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aldgate School St James's Passage , Duke's Place EC3A 5DE | 4out of 4 | 509 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | - not rated | 909 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's School St Matthew's Row , Bethnal Green E2 6ET | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,225 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 | 853 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,815 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,217 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 | 2,951 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 | 3,851 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,851 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,401 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 5,161 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mencap Society 20-22 Commercial Street , Spitalfields E1 6LP | - not rated | 325 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Complete Works 1st Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 370 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraaf Secondary School 102-105 Whitechapel , High Street E1 7RA | - not rated | 399 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 628 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adam Primary School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 740 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunpowder Restaurant | Ground Floor, 11 Whites Row | 28 yd | |
| Chicken Run | 35 Toynbee Street | 78 yd | |
| Eat Saigon | 6a Toynbee Street | 78 yd | |
| Kastner and Ovens | Unit 4 Nido, 13 Frying Pan Alley | 90 yd | |
| Compass Group UK | Chapter Spitalfields, 9 Frying Pan Alley | 91 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of Wellington | 12-14 Toynbee Street | 78 yd | |
| Chapter House Student Living Bar | 9 Frying Pan Alley | 90 yd | |
| Grapeshots | 2-3 Artillery Passage | 133 yd | |
| Enoteca Super Tuscan | 8a Artillery Passage | 133 yd | |
| The Gun | 54 Brushfield Street | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pause | 13a Whites Row | 28 yd | |
| Bagel Express, Morning Birds, Breakfast Bagel | 14 Brune Street | 50 yd | |
| Katsu Wraps - Hoshi | 10 Toynbee Street | 78 yd | |
| Kebab House | Bell Lane Market, Bell Lane | 107 yd | |
| Pho | 48 Brushfield Street | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 31 Bell Lane | 107 yd | |
| Tesco | 116-118 Commercial Street | 347 yd | |
| Tesco | 3 Commercial Street | 355 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | Retail Unit, 158-164 Bishopsgate | 368 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Retail Unit 24 Upper Concourse, Liverpool Street Station | 452 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (Spitalfields) (Closed) Brushfield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 100 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Spitalfields Tower) Frying Pan Alley | health and fitness suite | 143 yd |
| Attlee Youth And Community Centre THRAWL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 206 yd |
| Middlesex Street Community Centre Middlesex Street | 207 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Devonshire Square) DEVONSHIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 222 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Liverpool Street) LIVERPOOL STREET STATION LIVERPOOL STREET STATION LIVERPOOL STREET | health and fitness suite | 386 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (London City Campus) (Closed) Central House Central House Whitechapel High Street | health and fitness suite | 388 yd |
| Pure Gym (Aldgate) HOUNDSDITCH | health and fitness suite | 438 yd |
| No1 Fitness City Studio ST. MARY AXE | health and fitness suite | 471 yd |
| Sir John Cass'S Foundation Primary School ST. JAMES'S PASSAGE | 539 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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.