Pott Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E2 0EQ 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 Pott Street, London, E2 0EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 0EA, E2 0EH, E2 0EG, E2 0EJ, E2 9QH, E2 0DN, E2 0EL, E2 0DL, E2 6LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E2 0EQ 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 0EQ, 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 Pott Street was 515.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 235.5% higher than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pott Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 51st highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 143.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 19 Norden House Pott Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-02-03 | £382,834 |
| Flat 17 Norden House Pott Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-10-07 | £307,486 |
| Flat 23 Norden House Pott Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2021-03-30 | £324,661 |
| Flat 4 Norden House Pott Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2018-07-06 | £394,589 |
| Flat 23 Norden House Pott Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £229,950 | 2012-08-29 | £355,108 |
E2 0EQ 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 0EQ 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 | 4out of 4 | 884 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,755 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 | 288 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawdale Junior School Mansford Street , Bethnal Green E2 6LS | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Selby Infants' School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PP | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Peel Grove , Bethnal Green E2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewart Headlam Primary School Tapp Street , Stepney E1 5RE | 3out of 4 | 522 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 | 321 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 803 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 817 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 4out of 4 | 842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park Hyde Road , N1 5JU | - not rated | 931 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,718 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,779 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,887 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,899 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 4,280 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,784 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,556 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,550 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,558 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,696 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 395 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 824 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munch Munch Sandwich Bar | 470 Bethnal Green Road | 48 yd | |
| Desi Lounge | 464 Bethnal Green Road | 48 yd | |
| Rastro Cafe | 475 Bethnal Green Road | 88 yd | |
| Bubble and Brew | 471a Bethnal Green Road | 91 yd | |
| Starbucks | 299 Cambridge Heath Road | 109 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salmon & Ball | Salmon And Ball, 502 Bethnal Green Road | 48 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare Public House, 460 Bethnal Green Road | 48 yd | |
| Bethnal Green Tavern | 456 Bethnal Green Road | 48 yd | |
| Backyard Bar | 231-237 Cambridge Heath Road | 109 yd | |
| London Cocktail Club Paradise Row | Railway Arches, 253 Paradise Row | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regal Fish Bar | 474 Bethnal Green Road | 48 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 249 Cambridge Heath Road | 180 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 372 Bethnal Green Road | 362 yd | |
| Salad & Poke Bowl's,Chopstick Sushi,Eatkatsu,Poke Bowl,Bao burger | Railway Arch, 268 Poyser Street | 375 yd | |
| Grillfellaz Peri Peri | 357 Bethnal Green Road | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 444-446 Bethnal Green Road | 48 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 109 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro, 361-363 Bethnal Green Road | 198 yd | |
| Co-operative | 250a Globe Road | 504 yd | |
| Tesco | 271-275 Bethnal Green Road | 608 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crossfit London (Gales Gardens) RAILWAY ARCH 3 RAILWAY ARCH 3 GALES GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 77 yd |
| Bodylines BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 85 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Bethnal Green) PILL BOX STUDIOS PILL BOX STUDIOS COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 197 yd |
| Bethnal Green Gardens Tennis Courts MALCOLM PLACE | tennis courts | 342 yd |
| Good Shepherd Mission THREE COLTS LANE | 343 yd | |
| Crossfit London MALCOLM PLACE | health and fitness suite | 350 yd |
| Beatrice Tate School (Closed) St. Jude's Road | 363 yd | |
| Weavers Field DUNBRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| York Hall Leisure Centre YORK HALL YORK HALL OLD FORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 400 yd |
| Oaklands School OAKLANDS SCHOOL HOUSE OAKLANDS SCHOOL HOUSE OLD BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | 449 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 97.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.