Prescot Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 8HG is located in the Whitechapel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bethnal Green and Bow. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Prescot Street, London, E1 8HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 8PR, E1 8DR, E1 8AY, E1 8RJ, E1 8RL, E1 8GH, E1 8EY, E1 8DJ, E1 8EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 8HG is primarily male, with 58.3% 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 | 42.2% | 41.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -9.3% |
| Male | 57.8% | 58.3% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 9.3% |
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 8HG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.2% 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 | 73.5% | 74.2% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 36.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.4% | 18.4% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -25.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 73.4% | 57.6% | -15.8% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 23% | 34.7% | 11.7% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 2% | 6.5% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 8HG this area, 1.5% 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 83.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.1% | 6.9% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -10.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 78% | 83.5% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 49.7% |
| Other | 11% | 1.9% | -9.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.9% 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% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 8.2% | 5% | -3.2% | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| Indian | 7% | 6.9% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 70.3% | 64.9% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -16.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, just 44.2% 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 | 51.6% | 44.2% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -39.0% |
| European Union | 19.5% | 20.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 14.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 6% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.5% | 12.8% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12.6% 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 | 50.4% | 44.7% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -38.5% |
| 10+ Years | 16% | 12.6% | -3.4% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.5% | 14.1% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 11.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 13% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 10.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 15.6% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 13.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.8% | 76.7% | -20.9% |
| France | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Germany | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Italy | 5.4% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 4.2% | 0.1% | 4.1% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 27.9% | 46.2% | -18.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 11.8% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prescot Street was 340.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 104.7% higher than the Whitechapel average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Prescot Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Whitechapel and the 109th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 138.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basement 66 Prescot Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2018-06-13 | £197,325 |
| Full-Time Employee | 187 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 86 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 48 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 1,942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,178 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 | 2,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,631 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 | 49 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aldgate School St James's Passage , Duke's Place EC3A 5DE | 4out of 4 | 458 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Barnett Primary School Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 477 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 | 546 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 | 643 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 953 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,579 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,375 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,618 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,651 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,902 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 | 2,495 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 | 3,650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,111 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,249 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 344 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Complete Works 3rd Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 567 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Academy 46 Whitechapel Road , Whitechapel E1 1JX | - not rated | 746 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Mizan School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 746 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 787 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Nakara | Princess Of Prussia Public House, 15 Prescot Street | 63 yd | |
| Halal Restaurant | 2 St Mark Street | 108 yd | |
| Red Chilli | 137 Leman Street | 119 yd | |
| Fast Food | 129 Leman Street | 119 yd | |
| Bon Appetit | 133 Leman Street | 119 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princess of Prussia | 15 Prescot Street | 62 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 40 Leman Street | 118 yd | |
| The Oliver Conquest | 70 Leman Street | 118 yd | |
| Brown Bear | Brown Bear Public House, 139 Leman Street | 155 yd | |
| Goodmans Field | Goodman Field Public House Gro, 87-91 Mansell Street | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leman's Coffee Shop | 121 Leman Street | 119 yd | |
| Burgers LDN | 141 Leman Street | 122 yd | |
| Zia Lucia | 12 Piazza Walk | 202 yd | |
| Orbagel - Organic Bagel Cafe | 18A Mansell Street, London | 307 yd | |
| Maroush | Somerset House, 18 Mansell Street | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 90 Mansell Street, London | 182 yd | |
| Tesco | 90 Mansell Street | 182 yd | |
| Tian Tian Markets | unit 2 & 3, 18 Piazza Walk | 225 yd | |
| Yo Yo Oriental Supermarket | 61a Alie Street | 277 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 2 Southwest Block, Goodmans Fields | 285 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club PRESCOT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 98 yd |
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 110 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Tower Hill) (Closed) MANSELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 183 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Aldgate) ALIE STREET | health and fitness suite | 210 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Tower Bridge) HAYDON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 339 yd |
| Pure Gym (Tower Hill) AMERICA SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (London City Campus) (Closed) Central House Central House Whitechapel High Street | health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 453 yd | |
| Grange City Hotel 8-10 8-10 COOPER'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 493 yd |
| Sir John Cass'S Foundation Primary School ST. JAMES'S PASSAGE | 578 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.