Bell Lane is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 7NP 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 Bell Lane, London, E1 7NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 7NW, E1 7NN, E1 7LH, E1 7NE, E1 7NR, E1 7NZ, E1 7LA, E1 7ND, E1 7NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 7NP is primarily male, with 58.4% 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 | 51.2% | 41.6% | -9.6% | 51.0% | -9.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 58.4% | 9.6% | 49.0% | 9.4% |
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 7NP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.6% 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 | 61.7% | 67.6% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 29.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 22.4% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57% | 50.5% | -6.5% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 29.5% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 14.5% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 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 52.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 18.2% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 6.3% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 6.3% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 12.9% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 52.1% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 18.3% |
| Other | 9.6% | 2.6% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.5% 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 | 57.2% | 49.1% | -8.1% | 1.1% | 48.0% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 33.1% | 38.5% | 5.4% | 81.4% | -42.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, just 41.3% 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 | 50.9% | 41.3% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -41.9% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 26% | 13.9% | 6.1% | 19.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.5% | 25.3% | -6.2% | 5.6% | 19.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.4% 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 | 50.1% | 41.2% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -42.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8.1% | 24.4% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 8% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 4.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.3% | 21.9% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 20.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 7.5% | 0.3% | 7.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.4% | 37.2% | -12.8% |
| Christian | 10.3% | 46.2% | -35.9% |
| Buddhist | 7.5% | 0.5% | 7.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 51.5% | 6.5% | 45.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bell Lane was 56.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.2% lower than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bell Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 97th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.8%.

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 61 Brune House Bell Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-07-25 | £442,482 |
| Flat 56 Brune House Bell Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2025-06-20 | £404,568 |
| Flat 63 Brune House Bell Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £406,000 | 2024-02-09 | £372,061 |
| Flat 77 Brune House Bell Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-07-31 | £272,079 |
| Flat 54 Brune House Bell Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2023-05-25 | £399,835 |
E1 7NP area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E1 7NP 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 | 112 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 47 |
| Unemployed | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Other | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,193 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 | 2,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 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 | 289 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Canon Barnett Primary Academy Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Barnett Primary School Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ | - not rated | 296 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aldgate School St James's Passage , Duke's Place EC3A 5DE | 4out of 4 | 474 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 630 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 | 855 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's School St Matthew's Row , Bethnal Green E2 6ET | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 916 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,291 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,755 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,243 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 | 2,920 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 | 3,814 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,814 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,464 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 5,148 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 | 264 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 | 321 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraaf Secondary School 102-105 Whitechapel , High Street E1 7RA | - not rated | 337 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 584 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adam Primary School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 698 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potter & Reid | 20-22 Toynbee Street | 43 yd | |
| Eat Saigon | 6a Toynbee Street | 44 yd | |
| Chicken Run | 35 Toynbee Street | 44 yd | |
| Noodle & Beer | 31 Bell Lane | 59 yd | |
| Phoenix Blend | The Pavillions, Unit 3, 29 Bell Lane | 59 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of Wellington | 12-14 Toynbee Street | 44 yd | |
| Chapter House Student Living Bar | 9 Frying Pan Alley | 115 yd | |
| Star In Liverpool | 94-98 Middlesex Street | 140 yd | |
| Andina Spitalfields | 60-62 Commercial Street | 141 yd | |
| Grapeshots | 2-3 Artillery Passage | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katsu Wraps - Hoshi | 10 Toynbee Street | 44 yd | |
| Kebab House | Bell Lane Market, Bell Lane | 59 yd | |
| Bagel Express, Morning Birds, Breakfast Bagel | 14 Brune Street | 70 yd | |
| Pause | 13a Whites Row | 79 yd | |
| Oliver's | Kiosk, 41a Commercial Street | 94 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 31 Bell Lane | 59 yd | |
| Tesco | 3 Commercial Street | 291 yd | |
| Tesco | 116-118 Commercial Street | 389 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | Retail Unit, 158-164 Bishopsgate | 397 yd | |
| Tesco | 142 Houndsditch, London | 440 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (Spitalfields) (Closed) Brushfield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 151 yd |
| Attlee Youth And Community Centre THRAWL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 172 yd |
| Middlesex Street Community Centre Middlesex Street | 183 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Spitalfields Tower) Frying Pan Alley | health and fitness suite | 185 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Devonshire Square) DEVONSHIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 246 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (London City Campus) (Closed) Central House Central House Whitechapel High Street | health and fitness suite | 326 yd |
| Pure Gym (Aldgate) HOUNDSDITCH | health and fitness suite | 402 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Liverpool Street) LIVERPOOL STREET STATION LIVERPOOL STREET STATION LIVERPOOL STREET | health and fitness suite | 421 yd |
| No1 Fitness City Studio ST. MARY AXE | health and fitness suite | 465 yd |
| Sir John Cass'S Foundation Primary School ST. JAMES'S PASSAGE | 502 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.