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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.6% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.4% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 64.9% | 69.5% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 31.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.2% | 24.5% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -19.7% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 2.2% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.8% | 55.3% | -6.5% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 25.9% | 34.6% | 8.7% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 7.1% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 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 Levels | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 13.3% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 59% | 70.1% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 36.3% |
| Other | 9% | 1.1% | -7.9% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 22% | 17.9% | -4.1% | 1.1% | 16.8% |
| Chinese | 6.2% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 7.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 10.8% | 5.2% | -5.6% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 47.5% | 47.6% | 0.1% | 81.4% | -33.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, just 48% 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 | 50.6% | 48% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -35.2% |
| European Union | 14.3% | 20.7% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 14.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 3.9% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.3% | 18.1% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49% | 47.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -35.8% |
| 10+ Years | 8.9% | 21.4% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 12.3% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.9% | 9.4% | -9.5% | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 9.4% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| France | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 7.7% | 0.6% | 7.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 23.4% | 46.2% | -22.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 24.7% | 6.5% | 18.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.7% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
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 .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Times Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £657,000 | 2024-09-12 | £632,593 |
| 90 Times Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £976,000 | 2024-05-24 | £992,560 |
| 84 Times Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £354,000 | 2024-05-24 | £360,006 |
| 112 Times Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-05-24 | £355,938 |
| 100 Times Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £354,000 | 2024-05-24 | £360,006 |
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.
| Full-Time Employee | 174 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 44 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermanos Coffee Roasters | Unit G04 The Loom, 14 Gowers Walk | 77 yd | |
| Dan Dan Noodle | 9 Stable Walk | 80 yd | |
| The Pastry Parlour | 8 Piazza Walk | 109 yd | |
| Bento Bab | 12 Hooper Street | 115 yd | |
| Pure & Fresh | 11 Hooper Street | 115 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog & Truck | 72 Back Church Lane | 126 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 40 Leman Street | 137 yd | |
| The Oliver Conquest | 70 Leman Street | 137 yd | |
| Brown Bear | Brown Bear Public House, 139 Leman Street | 171 yd | |
| Leman Street Tavern | Unit 3, North West Block, Goodman's Fields | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zia Lucia | 12 Piazza Walk | 89 yd | |
| Leman's Coffee Shop | 121 Leman Street | 133 yd | |
| Burgers LDN | 141 Leman Street | 138 yd | |
| Black Sheep Coffee | 2 Leman Street | 366 yd | |
| Orbagel - Organic Bagel Cafe | 18A Mansell Street, London | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tian Tian Markets | unit 2 & 3, 18 Piazza Walk | 92 yd | |
| Yo Yo Oriental Supermarket | 61a Alie Street | 219 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 2 Southwest Block, Goodmans Fields | 247 yd | |
| Tesco | 90 Mansell Street, London | 356 yd | |
| Tesco | 90 Mansell Street | 356 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 108 yd |
| The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club PRESCOT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 275 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Aldgate) ALIE STREET | health and fitness suite | 286 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Tower Hill) (Closed) MANSELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 436 yd | |
| London Metropolitan University (London City Campus) (Closed) Central House Central House Whitechapel High Street | health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Tower Bridge) HAYDON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 500 yd |
| Hayaa Fitness WHITECHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 549 yd |
| Al-Mizan School WHITECHAPEL ROAD | 597 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Tower Hill) AMERICA SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 617 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 222.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 178.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.