Whitechapel High Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 7PL is located in the Whitechapel 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 High Street, London, E1 7PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 7PE, E1 7QR, E1 6TY, E1 7QL, E1 7RQ, E1 1LH, E1 7RA, E1 6TD, E1 1HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1 7PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40.8% | 51.3% | 10.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 59.2% | 48.7% | -10.5% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 7PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 87.8% 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 | 81.8% | 87.8% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 49.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.4% | 8.3% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -35.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -7.3% |
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 (95.2%) 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% | 61.9% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 13.5% |
| Good health | 33% | 33.3% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 4.3% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -8.4% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -3.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 7PL this area, 3.7% 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 52.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.1% | 8.5% | 2.4% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 17.5% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.9% | 52.9% | -16.0% | 33.8% | 19.1% |
| Other | 12.1% | 10.8% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 8.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.3% 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 | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 13.4% | 11.9% | 0.7% | 12.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 7% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 4.5% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 76.4% | 49.3% | -27.1% | 81.4% | -32.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, just 16.4% 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 | 47.2% | 16.4% | -30.8% | 83.2% | -66.8% |
| European Union | 25.5% | 31.9% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 25.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 26.9% | 15.7% | 5.6% | 21.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 13% | 8.5% | 1.3% | 11.7% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 16.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 7.2% 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 | 46.4% | 16.3% | -30.1% | 83.2% | -66.9% |
| 10+ Years | 13.1% | 7.2% | -5.9% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.2% | 7.9% | -9.3% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.2% | 10.2% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 58.4% | 49.4% | 1.9% | 56.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 18.1% | 76.7% | -58.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 6.3% | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Germany | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| Italy | 9.5% | 0.6% | 8.9% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 12% | 1.5% | 10.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 4.5% | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 8.2% | 0.3% | 7.9% |
| Southern Asia | 7.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| South-East Asia | 6.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Central and South America | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 13.3% | 6.0% | 7.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitechapel High Street was 356.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 114.3% higher than the Whitechapel average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Whitechapel High Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Whitechapel and the 100th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Whitechapel High Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £876,000 | 2024-11-27 | £823,612 |
| 69 Whitechapel High Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2017-02-01 | £38,093 |
E1 7PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E1 7PL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 204 |
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 58 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 43 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,283 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 | 2,499 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 | 38 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE School 47a Brick Lane , Spitalfields E1 6PU | 3out of 4 | 301 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kobi Nazrul Primary School Settles Street , Whitechapel E1 1JP | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 515 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 | 532 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 918 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 1,344 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 | 1,199 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,686 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,694 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,809 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,855 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 | 2,923 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 | 3,532 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,756 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,959 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 | 90 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Academy 46 Whitechapel Road , Whitechapel E1 1JX | - not rated | 423 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Mizan School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 423 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 580 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 648 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gugsu | 68 Whitechapel High Street | 5 yd | |
| Maple Street Eats - The Gate | 41 White Church Lane | 48 yd | |
| Fanzy, Vera Napoli, Bricklane Soul Fired | 13 White Church Lane | 53 yd | |
| Bari Bari | 24 White Church Lane | 53 yd | |
| SushinoEn | 2 White Church Lane | 53 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart | White Hart Public House, 89 Whitechapel High Street | 62 yd | |
| Castle | 44 Commercial Road | 121 yd | |
| Apples and Pears | 26 Osborn Street | 128 yd | |
| The Buxton | 42 Osborn Street | 128 yd | |
| Nags Head | Nags Head Public House, 17-19 Whitechapel Road | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi & Co | 1st Floor, 5 Osborn Street | 57 yd | |
| Exmouth Coffee Co. | 83 Whitechapel High Street | 62 yd | |
| Wang Wang | 4a Commercial Street | 169 yd | |
| Yi Cha Bubble Tea | 2 Commercial Street | 203 yd | |
| Black Sheep Coffee | 2 Leman Street | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Black Lion House, 45 Whitechapel Road | 170 yd | |
| Yo Yo Oriental Supermarket | 61a Alie Street | 202 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 2 Southwest Block, Goodmans Fields | 204 yd | |
| Easy As Fresh Ltd | Unit 1, 18 Plumbers Row | 230 yd | |
| Tesco | 3 Commercial Street | 240 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hayaa Fitness WHITECHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 288 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (London City Campus) (Closed) Central House Central House Whitechapel High Street | health and fitness suite | 300 yd |
| Al-Mizan School WHITECHAPEL ROAD | 348 yd | |
| Attlee Youth And Community Centre THRAWL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 348 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Aldgate) ALIE STREET | health and fitness suite | 361 yd |
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 473 yd |
| The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club PRESCOT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 515 yd |
| Davenant Centre (Closed) Whitechapel Road | 530 yd | |
| Middlesex Street Community Centre Middlesex Street | 532 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (Spitalfields) (Closed) Brushfield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 562 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 | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| 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 | 87.5% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.