Cornwall Avenue is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E2 0HF 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 Cornwall Avenue, London, E2 0HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 0HP, E2 0HS, E2 0HR, E2 0HJ, E2 0HE, E2 0HN, E2 0HT, E2 0JA, E2 0HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E2 0HF is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 58.1% | 46.8% | -11.3% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 41.9% | 53.2% | 11.3% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 0HF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 45.7% | 52.3% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 38.8% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 2% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 41.9% | 51.3% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 34.5% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 7.5% | -7.8% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 27.6% | 20.7% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 13% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 10% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 13.4% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 36.5% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 10.9% | 3.3% | -7.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.3% 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 | 60.1% | 48.2% | -11.9% | 1.1% | 47.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 23.6% | 21.3% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -60.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 0.2% | 7.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 57.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 57.3% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 10.9% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.5% | 20% | -7.5% | 5.6% | 14.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.7% | 57.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 19.8% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 14.4% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 12.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.7% | 4.5% | -18.2% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11% | 37.2% | -26.2% |
| Christian | 22.6% | 46.2% | -23.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 53.2% | 6.5% | 46.7% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornwall Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bethnal Green East average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 16 Whitman House Cornwall Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2025-03-14 | £563,238 |
| Flat 4 Whitman House Cornwall Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2022-11-15 | £467,581 |
| Flat 36 Whitman House Cornwall Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-08-27 | £427,013 |
| Flat 4 Whitman House Cornwall Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2017-12-15 | £442,912 |
| Flat 4 Whitman House Cornwall Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2015-03-24 | £420,323 |
The percentage of student residents living in E2 0HF 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 | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Other | 27 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,609 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 | 277 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Globe Primary School Gawber Street , Bethnal Green E2 0JH | 4out of 4 | 285 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 | 295 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hague Primary School Wilmot Street , E2 0BP | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonner Primary School Stainsbury Street , Bethnal Green E2 0NF | 4out of 4 | 513 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 | 533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 930 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park Hyde Road , N1 5JU | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,038 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,464 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,665 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,854 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,272 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 | 2,506 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,242 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,413 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,615 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,756 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 | 153 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 810 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 990 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 1,060 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sazzy and Fran Cafe | 33 Roman Road | 119 yd | |
| Quarantacinque | 45 Roman Road | 119 yd | |
| Quarantacinque Limited | 45 Roman Road | 136 yd | |
| Bethnal Green Police Station Canteen | Bethnal Green Police Station - 4th Floor, 12 Victoria Park Square | 137 yd | |
| Five Bros Burgers & Wings | 165 Globe Road | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Camel Public House | The Camel Public House, 277 Globe Road | 195 yd | |
| The Florist Arms | Florists Arms Public House, 255 Globe Road | 195 yd | |
| Backyard Bar | 231-237 Cambridge Heath Road | 231 yd | |
| Mother Kelly's Bottle Shop & Tap Room | Railway Arch 251, Paradise Row | 273 yd | |
| London Cocktail Club Paradise Row | Railway Arches, 253 Paradise Row | 273 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suey Hong | 252 Globe Road | 195 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 249 Cambridge Heath Road | 257 yd | |
| Star Grill | 131a Roman Road | 317 yd | |
| Chai Indian Kitchen | 123 Roman Road | 317 yd | |
| Anondo Bazar | 98 Roman Road | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 250a Globe Road | 192 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 231 yd | |
| Iceland | 444-446 Bethnal Green Road | 358 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro, 361-363 Bethnal Green Road | 513 yd | |
| Tesco | 83-89 Mile End Road | 742 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bethnal Green Gardens Tennis Courts MALCOLM PLACE | tennis courts | 260 yd |
| Crossfit London (Gales Gardens) RAILWAY ARCH 3 RAILWAY ARCH 3 GALES GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 275 yd |
| Crossfit London MALCOLM PLACE | health and fitness suite | 317 yd |
| Bodylines BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 337 yd |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 338 yd |
| York Hall Leisure Centre YORK HALL YORK HALL OLD FORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 387 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Bethnal Green) PILL BOX STUDIOS PILL BOX STUDIOS COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 414 yd |
| Bonner Primary School STAINSBURY STREET | 443 yd | |
| Town Hall Hotel TOWN HALL HOTEL TOWN HALL HOTEL PATRIOT SQUARE | swimming pool | 453 yd |
| Beatrice Tate School (Closed) St. Jude's Road | 456 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 212.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 177.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.