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Times Square is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 8GE is located in the Whitechapel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bethnal Green and Bow. This postcode has been in use since 2008-06-01.

StreetScan combines information about Times Square, London, E1 8GE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: E1 8GG, E1 8GD, E1 8GJ, E1 8GF, E1 8BH, E1 8ZF, E1 8ZG, E1 8EY, E1 8GH.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1 8GE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.6%51.6%3.0% 51.0% 0.6%
Male51.4%48.4%-3.0% 49.0% -0.6%

Partnership Status

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 8GE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.5% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single64.9%69.5%4.6% 37.9% 31.6%
Married: Opposite sex21.2%24.5%3.3% 44.2% -19.7%
Separated6.3%2.2%-4.1% 2.2% 0.0%
Divorced5%3.7%-1.3% 9.1% -5.4%
Widowed2.7%0%-2.7% 6.1% -6.1%

Health

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 (89.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health61.8%55.3%-6.5% 48.4% 6.9%
Good health25.9%34.6%8.7% 33.6% 1.0%
Fair health8.1%7.1%-1.0% 12.7% -5.6%
Bad health3.9%2.9%-1.0% 4.0% -1.1%
Very bad health0.4%0%-0.4% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 8GE this area, 7.7% 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 70.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications7.2%7.7%0.5% 18.2% -10.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 7.2%4.1%-3.1% 9.6% -5.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels5%3.3%-1.7% 13.4% -10.1%
Apprenticeship0.5%0.4%-0.1% 5.3% -4.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.2%13.3%1.1% 16.9% -3.6%
Degree or Similar59%70.1%11.1% 33.8% 36.3%
Other9%1.1%-7.9% 2.8% -1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi22%17.9%-4.1% 1.1% 16.8%
Chinese6.2%7.8%1.6% 0.7% 7.1%
Indian2.7%3.3%0.6% 3.1% 0.2%
Pakistani0.4%0%-0.4% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian4.2%3.9%-0.3% 1.6% 2.3%
Black African10.8%5.2%-5.6% 2.5% 2.7%
Black Caribbean0.8%1%0.2% 1.0% 0.0%
Mixed White and Asian1.2%2.6%1.4% 0.8% 1.8%
Mixed White and African0.4%1.3%0.9% 0.4% 0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.4%0.3%-0.1% 0.9% -0.6%
Mixed Other0.8%2.3%1.5% 0.8% 1.5%
White47.5%47.6%0.1% 81.4% -33.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.4%0%-0.4% 0.1% -0.1%
Roma0%1.3%1.3% 0.2% 1.1%
Arab1.5%3.6%2.1% 0.6% 3.0%
Other0.8%2%1.2% 1.6% 0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 48% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom50.6%48%-2.6% 83.2% -35.2%
European Union14.3%20.7%6.4% 6.1% 14.6%
Rest of Europe1.5%3.3%1.8% 0.8% 2.5%
Africa8.5%3.9%-4.6% 2.7% 1.2%
Middle East and Asia19.3%18.1%-1.2% 5.6% 12.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.3%3.9%1.6% 1.3% 2.6%
Oceania3.5%2%-1.5% 0.3% 1.7%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK49%47.4%-1.6% 83.2% -35.8%
10+ Years8.9%21.4%12.5% 9.8% 11.6%
5-10 Years6.9%12.3%5.4% 2.9% 9.4%
2-5 Years18.9%9.4%-9.5% 2.2% 7.2%
Less than 2 years16.2%9.4%-6.8% 1.9% 7.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom62.9% 76.7% -13.8%
France5.5% 0.3% 5.2%
Germany0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Italy7.7% 0.6% 7.1%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Spain2.6% 0.4% 2.2%
Romania1.6% 0.9% 0.7%
Other EU countries3.5% 1.5% 2.0%
Other Europe1.6% 0.2% 1.4%
Middle East1.3% 0.1% 1.2%
Eastern Asia3.5% 0.3% 3.2%
Southern Asia1.6% 1.2% 0.4%
South-East Asia2.6% 0.2% 2.4%
North America and the Caribbean0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Central and South America1% 0.2% 0.8%
Oceania1.6% 0.1% 1.5%
No passport held1.3% 13.5% -12.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion35.4% 37.2% -1.8%
Christian23.4% 46.2% -22.8%
Buddhist2.3% 0.5% 1.8%
Hindu1.6% 1.7% -0.1%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim24.7% 6.5% 18.2%
Sikh0.6% 0.9% -0.3%
Not answered11.7% 6.0% 5.7%

Safety

Is Times Square Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Times Square was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Whitechapel average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£60,700
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in E1 8GE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Times Square are based on 237 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Tower Hamlets.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Times Square, London, E1 8GE

Estimated Average Property Prices for E1 8GE

Average Price
£626,021
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£626,021
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Times Square

Average Price
£594,879
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£594,879
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Times SquareStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
85 Times Square, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£657,0002024-09-12 £632,593
90 Times Square, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£976,0002024-05-24 £992,560
84 Times Square, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£354,0002024-05-24 £360,006
112 Times Square, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£350,0002024-05-24 £355,938
100 Times Square, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£354,0002024-05-24 £360,006
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for E1 8GE

Employment

E1 8GE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 8GE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee174
Self-Employed22
Student (economically inactive)21
Looking after home or family14
Part-Time Employee11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8
Unemployed7
Other6
Long-Term Sick or disabled4
Retired3

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities44
Professional, scientific and technical activities32
Education14
Information and communication13
Human health and social work activities10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles10
Other8
Accommodation and food service activities7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Real estate activities3
Manufacturing3
Construction3
Transport and storage3
Administrative and support service activities3
Mining and quarrying2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2

Schools

Nursery

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 1,856 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Old Church Nursery School
Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ
4out of 4 1,951 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Alice Model Nursery School
14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ
4out of 4 1,997 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre
Grange Road , SE1 3BW
4out of 4 2,349 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Rachel Keeling Nursery School
Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS
4out of 4 2,450 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ
3out of 4 145 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Harry Gosling Primary School
Fairclough Street , E1 1NT
3out of 4 307 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Canon Barnett Primary School
Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ
3out of 4 386 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Kobi Nazrul Primary School
Settles Street , Whitechapel E1 1JP
3out of 4 500 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Wellclose Square , Stepney E1 8HY
4out of 4 505 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
London Enterprise Academy
81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD
1out of 4 462 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Wapping High School
153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA
3out of 4 710 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Mulberry School for Girls
Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP
4out of 4 788 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Swanlea School
31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ
4out of 4 1,173 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Bishop Challoner Girls' School
352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB
4out of 4 1,423 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Workers' Educational Association
4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW
- not rated 1,557 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Morley College
61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT
- not rated 3,557 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City Lit
Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA
- not rated 3,792 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King's College London Maths School
80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ
- not rated 3,800 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ
- not rated 4,020 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 2,668 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 3,483 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bobby Moore Academy
1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE
- not rated 5,066 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
3out of 4 5,109 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 461 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
David Game College
31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET
- not rated 493 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
London East Academy
46 Whitechapel Road , Whitechapel E1 1JX
- not rated 573 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Al-Mizan School
46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX
- not rated 573 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Madani Secondary Girls' School
Myrdle Street , E1 1HL
- not rated 612 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hermanos Coffee RoastersUnit G04 The Loom, 14 Gowers Walk77 yd
Dan Dan Noodle9 Stable Walk80 yd
The Pastry Parlour8 Piazza Walk109 yd
Bento Bab12 Hooper Street115 yd
Pure & Fresh11 Hooper Street115 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Dog & Truck72 Back Church Lane126 yd
The Black Horse40 Leman Street137 yd
The Oliver Conquest70 Leman Street137 yd
Brown BearBrown Bear Public House, 139 Leman Street171 yd
Leman Street TavernUnit 3, North West Block, Goodman's Fields175 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Zia Lucia12 Piazza Walk89 yd
Leman's Coffee Shop121 Leman Street133 yd
Burgers LDN141 Leman Street138 yd
Black Sheep Coffee2 Leman Street366 yd
Orbagel - Organic Bagel Cafe18A Mansell Street, London380 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tian Tian Marketsunit 2 & 3, 18 Piazza Walk92 yd
Yo Yo Oriental Supermarket61a Alie Street219 yd
Sainsbury'sUnit 2 Southwest Block, Goodmans Fields247 yd
Tesco90 Mansell Street, London356 yd
Tesco90 Mansell Street356 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Urbanfitness London (Aldgate)
HOOPER STREET
health and fitness suite108 yd
The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club
PRESCOT STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool275 yd
Anytime Fitness (Aldgate)
ALIE STREET
health and fitness suite286 yd
Fit4Less (London Tower Hill) (Closed)
MANSELL STREET
health and fitness suite359 yd
Ensign
WELLCLOSE SQUARE
436 yd
London Metropolitan University (London City Campus) (Closed)
Central House Central House Whitechapel High Street
health and fitness suite472 yd
Virgin Active Club (Tower Bridge)
HAYDON STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool500 yd
Hayaa Fitness
WHITECHAPEL ROAD
health and fitness suite549 yd
Al-Mizan School
WHITECHAPEL ROAD
597 yd
Pure Gym (Tower Hill)
AMERICA SQUARE
health and fitness suite617 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed150 Mbit/s
Average download speed222.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed100 Mbit/s
Average upload speed178.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed900 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.