Bacton Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E2 0PN 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 Bacton Street, London, E2 0PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 0PG, E2 0PH, E2 0PL, E2 0RW, E2 0PP, E2 0QN, E2 0PR, E2 0LP, E2 0LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E2 0PN has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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 | 51.6% | 50% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 0PN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.3% 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 | 56.6% | 57.3% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.9% | 28.6% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.5% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 3.3% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 45.2% | 51.3% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 36% | 30.6% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 12.3% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 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 | 28.9% | 20% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 11.7% | 4.9% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 9.2% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.6% | 10.8% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 41.7% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 13.3% | 2.9% | -10.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.8% 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 | 26.4% | 36.2% | 9.8% | 1.1% | 35.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 50.3% | 37.8% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -43.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 59.8% 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 | 63.4% | 59.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 12.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.6% | 19.6% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 14.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.8% | 59.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 20.3% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 8% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 5.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.2% | 6.4% | -11.8% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 21% | 46.2% | -25.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 46.2% | 6.5% | 39.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bacton Street was 114.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.6% lower than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bacton Street has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 307th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% 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 29 Butler House Bacton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-08-05 | £393,181 |
| Flat 14 Butler House Bacton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2022-01-07 | £283,203 |
| Flat 32 Butler House Bacton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-02-17 | £275,736 |
| Flat 1 Butler House Bacton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2018-05-31 | £468,394 |
| Flat 14 Butler House Bacton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £351,000 | 2016-10-21 | £338,301 |
The percentage of student residents living in E2 0PN 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 | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| 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 | 295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Globe Primary School Gawber Street , Bethnal Green E2 0JH | 4out of 4 | 74 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonner Primary School Stainsbury Street , Bethnal Green E2 0NF | 4out of 4 | 191 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 | 327 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bangabandhu Primary School Wessex Street , Bethnal Green E2 0LB | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School Bonner Road , Bethnal Green E2 9JY | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park Hyde Road , N1 5JU | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,390 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 | 2,359 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,186 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,528 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,745 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,945 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 | 2,309 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,916 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,093 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,291 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,014 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 | 364 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 511 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 1,016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Appetit | 88 Roman Road | 39 yd | |
| Bottlejob | 65 Roman Road | 68 yd | |
| Grill 'n' Go | 129 Roman Road | 68 yd | |
| On The Grill, Moe's Pizza, Moe's Indian, Moe's Grill | 89 Roman Road | 68 yd | |
| Spice & Nice | 99 Roman Road | 68 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Camel Public House | The Camel Public House, 277 Globe Road | 178 yd | |
| The Florist Arms | Florists Arms Public House, 255 Globe Road | 178 yd | |
| Angel & Crown | Angel And Crown Public House, 170 Roman Road | 272 yd | |
| Approach Tavern | 47 Approach Road | 431 yd | |
| The Dundee Arms | Dundee Arms Public House, 339 Cambridge Heath Road | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anondo Bazar | 98 Roman Road | 31 yd | |
| Star Grill | 131a Roman Road | 68 yd | |
| Chai Indian Kitchen | 123 Roman Road | 68 yd | |
| Suey Hong | 252 Globe Road | 178 yd | |
| Morpeth Main School | Morpeth Secondary School, Portman Place | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 250a Globe Road | 137 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 558 yd | |
| Iceland | 444-446 Bethnal Green Road | 671 yd | |
| Tesco Express 2400 | 193-197 Mile End Road | 767 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro, 361-363 Bethnal Green Road | 821 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bonner Primary School STAINSBURY STREET | 153 yd | |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 173 yd |
| Raines Foundation Upper School APPROACH ROAD | 430 yd | |
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Gatehouse School SEWARDSTONE ROAD | 505 yd | |
| Harpley School (Closed) Globe Road | 506 yd | |
| York Hall Leisure Centre YORK HALL YORK HALL OLD FORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 523 yd |
| Bethnal Green Gardens Tennis Courts MALCOLM PLACE | tennis courts | 527 yd |
| Town Hall Hotel TOWN HALL HOTEL TOWN HALL HOTEL PATRIOT SQUARE | swimming pool | 558 yd |
| Crossfit London MALCOLM PLACE | health and fitness suite | 588 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 | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 93.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.