Ainsley Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E2 0DL is located in the Bethnal Green West 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 Ainsley Street, London, E2 0DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 0DN, E2 0BY, E2 0BB, E2 0BU, E2 0DJ, E2 0AN, E2 0EG, E2 0AP, E2 0AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E2 0DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 50.6% | 4.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 53.9% | 49.4% | -4.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 E2 0DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.8% 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 | 67.9% | 68.8% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 30.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.2% | 23.1% | 5.9% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 7.2% | 3.4% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -6.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.6%) 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 | 46.1% | 55.1% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 33.5% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 6.9% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 58.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 14% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 9.2% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 9.2% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 8.7% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.4% | 58.5% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 24.7% |
| Other | 7.2% | 0% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.1% 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 | 29.1% | 35.8% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 34.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 44.8% | 48.1% | 3.3% | 81.4% | -33.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
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 | 61.7% | 48% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -35.2% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 26% | 17.7% | 6.1% | 19.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.8% | 18.7% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 13.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.7% 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 | 60% | 47.4% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -35.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 13.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 11.2% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 9.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.4% | 18.5% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 16.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 76.7% | -18.0% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| France | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 7.9% | 0.6% | 7.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 20.4% | 46.2% | -25.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 33.1% | 6.5% | 26.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ainsley Street was 564.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 296.7% higher than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ainsley Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 46th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 128.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Ainsley Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £722,500 | 2024-12-03 | £630,480 |
| 10 Ainsley Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-12-02 | £567,214 |
| 24 Ainsley Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £437,500 | 2024-07-01 | £386,004 |
| 12 Ainsley Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £950 | 2024-05-10 | £883 |
| 25 Ainsley Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-05-19 | £373,472 |
E2 0DL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E2 0DL 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 | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 879 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hague Primary School Wilmot Street , E2 0BP | 3out of 4 | 204 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawdale Junior School Mansford Street , Bethnal Green E2 6LS | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Selby Infants' School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PP | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewart Headlam Primary School Tapp Street , Stepney E1 5RE | 4out of 4 | 438 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bangabandhu Primary School Wessex Street , Bethnal Green E2 0LB | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raine's Foundation School Approach Road , Bethnal Green E2 9LY | - not rated | 404 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's School St Matthew's Row , Bethnal Green E2 6ET | - not rated | 650 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 719 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,989 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,679 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,741 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,571 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,615 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 368 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Weavers' Senior School Mape Street , Bethnal Green E2 6HW | - not rated | 452 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harpley School Globe Road , E1 4DZ | - not rated | 874 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Community College London for 2000 Woods Buildings , 265-7 Whitechapel Road E1 1BY | - not rated | 879 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 895 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuckoffee | 429 Bethnal Green Road | 82 yd | |
| McDonalds | 432-436 Bethnal Green Road | 89 yd | |
| Sprinkles | 424 Bethnal Green Road | 89 yd | |
| Munch Munch Sandwich Bar | 470 Bethnal Green Road | 90 yd | |
| Desi Lounge | 464 Bethnal Green Road | 90 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salmon & Ball | Salmon And Ball, 502 Bethnal Green Road | 90 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare Public House, 460 Bethnal Green Road | 90 yd | |
| Bethnal Green Tavern | 456 Bethnal Green Road | 90 yd | |
| The Old George | Old George Public House, 379 Bethnal Green Road | 109 yd | |
| The Sun Tavern | Sun Public House, 441 Bethnal Green Road | 109 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regal Fish Bar | 474 Bethnal Green Road | 90 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 372 Bethnal Green Road | 251 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 249 Cambridge Heath Road | 255 yd | |
| Grillfellaz Peri Peri | 357 Bethnal Green Road | 306 yd | |
| Wuji Restaurant | Railway Arch, 83 Dunbridge Street | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 444-446 Bethnal Green Road | 90 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro, 361-363 Bethnal Green Road | 109 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 212 yd | |
| Tesco | 271-275 Bethnal Green Road | 498 yd | |
| Co-operative | 250a Globe Road | 617 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodylines BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 146 yd |
| Crossfit London (Gales Gardens) RAILWAY ARCH 3 RAILWAY ARCH 3 GALES GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 170 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Bethnal Green) PILL BOX STUDIOS PILL BOX STUDIOS COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 190 yd |
| Weavers Field DUNBRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 271 yd |
| Good Shepherd Mission THREE COLTS LANE | 276 yd | |
| Muscleworks Gym Bethnal Green Hague Street | health and fitness suite | 379 yd |
| Oaklands School OAKLANDS SCHOOL HOUSE OAKLANDS SCHOOL HOUSE OLD BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | 393 yd | |
| Beatrice Tate School (Closed) St. Jude's Road | 405 yd | |
| Crossfit London MALCOLM PLACE | health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| Bethnal Green Gardens Tennis Courts MALCOLM PLACE | tennis courts | 419 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 | 57.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.7% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.