Braintree Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E2 0EX is located in the Bethnal Green East 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 Braintree Street, London, E2 0EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 4JE, E1 4JH, E2 0LB, E2 0LD, E1 4HP, E1 4JR, E1 4HN, E1 4JQ, E1 4HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E2 0EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 0EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% 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 | 56.3% | 54.7% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 32.4% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 3.6% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 48.1% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 35.3% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 9.9% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 19% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 10.9% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 6% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 13.7% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.9% | 39.5% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 10.9% | 6% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.6% 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 | 42.7% | 43.2% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 42.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 8.4% | 8.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 40.2% | 30.6% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -50.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, just 49.7% 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 | 63.9% | 49.7% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -33.5% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 13.4% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 5.7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.7% | 24.5% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 18.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.7% 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 | 63.9% | 49.8% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -33.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 22.7% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 8.3% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 8.3% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.1% | 10.9% | -11.2% | 1.9% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 76.7% | -10.1% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 7.7% | 0.6% | 7.1% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 22.7% | 46.2% | -23.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 47.3% | 6.5% | 40.8% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Braintree Street was 491.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 220.3% higher than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Braintree Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 56th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Braintree Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £30,000 | 1995-04-24 | £227,040 |
The percentage of student residents living in E2 0EX 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 | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangabandhu Primary School Wessex Street , Bethnal Green E2 0LB | 3out of 4 | 190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hague Primary School Wilmot Street , E2 0BP | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Scurr Primary School Cephas Street , Stepney Green E1 4AX | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Globe Primary School Gawber Street , Bethnal Green E2 0JH | 4out of 4 | 472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewart Headlam Primary School Tapp Street , Stepney E1 5RE | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 4out of 4 | 521 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 720 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,240 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 | 2,013 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,435 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,504 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,106 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,351 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 | 2,397 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,322 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,556 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,559 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,682 yd | Free schools | 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 | 121 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 841 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 992 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dough Hands | 199 Cambridge Heath Road | 185 yd | |
| 75 Slices | 199 Cambridge Heath Road | 185 yd | |
| sa7rastop | 86 Cambridge Heath Road | 239 yd | |
| Tad's Coffee Offie | 113 Globe Road | 246 yd | |
| Boba Eats | 115 Globe Road | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backyard Bar | 231-237 Cambridge Heath Road | 290 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 135 Cambridge Heath Road | 307 yd | |
| The Camel Public House | The Camel Public House, 277 Globe Road | 418 yd | |
| The Florist Arms | Florists Arms Public House, 255 Globe Road | 418 yd | |
| The Salmon & Ball | Salmon And Ball, 502 Bethnal Green Road | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 249 Cambridge Heath Road | 225 yd | |
| The Dessert Club | 121 Globe Road | 249 yd | |
| Ruman Peri Peri Grill | 66 Cleveland Way | 348 yd | |
| Suey Hong | 252 Globe Road | 418 yd | |
| Morpeth Main School | Morpeth Secondary School, Portman Place | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 290 yd | |
| Co-operative | 250a Globe Road | 379 yd | |
| Iceland | 444-446 Bethnal Green Road | 444 yd | |
| Tesco | 83-89 Mile End Road | 497 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Mile End Road | 498 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bethnal Green Gardens Tennis Courts MALCOLM PLACE | tennis courts | 69 yd |
| Crossfit London MALCOLM PLACE | health and fitness suite | 118 yd |
| Crossfit London (Gales Gardens) RAILWAY ARCH 3 RAILWAY ARCH 3 GALES GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 320 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Bethnal Green) PILL BOX STUDIOS PILL BOX STUDIOS COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 357 yd |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 391 yd |
| Harpley School (Closed) Globe Road | 398 yd | |
| Bodylines BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Good Shepherd Mission THREE COLTS LANE | 516 yd | |
| Weavers Field DUNBRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| York Hall Leisure Centre YORK HALL YORK HALL OLD FORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 623 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.