Usk Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E2 0QE 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 Usk Street, London, E2 0QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 0RS, E2 0RT, E2 0RP, E2 0RN, E2 0RU, E2 0PU, E2 0RR, E2 0QH, E2 0QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E2 0QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 50.8% | 3.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 53% | 49.2% | -3.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 0QE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 46% | 48.1% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 39.3% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 4.7% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 46.8% | 48.6% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 31% | 31.3% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 12.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 6.5% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 29.1% | 25.2% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 9.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 8.4% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 37.9% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 10.4% | 2.7% | -7.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.7% 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 | 46.5% | 59.2% | 12.7% | 1.1% | 58.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 7% | 4% | -3.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 35.7% | 26.7% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -54.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 57.5% 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 | 57.1% | 57.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 9.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.3% | 26.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 20.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.8% | 57.7% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 21.4% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 9.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 4.5% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.8% | 6.5% | -19.3% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.1% | 37.2% | -21.1% |
| Christian | 15.1% | 46.2% | -31.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 63.7% | 6.5% | 57.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Usk Street was 123.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.8% lower than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Usk Street has the 38th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 340th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.7%.

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 12 Jenkinson House Usk Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2024-08-01 | £377,919 |
| Flat 7 Jenkinson House Usk Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2016-03-04 | £411,547 |
| Flat 8 Jenkinson House Usk Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2015-03-06 | £453,506 |
| Flat 10 Jenkinson House Usk Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2014-02-28 | £474,531 |
| Flat 17 Jenkinson House Usk Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £316,000 | 2013-11-25 | £416,842 |
E2 0QE area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in E2 0QE 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 | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonner Primary School Stainsbury Street , Bethnal Green E2 0NF | 4out of 4 | 125 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Globe Primary School Gawber Street , Bethnal Green E2 0JH | 4out of 4 | 264 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bangabandhu Primary School Wessex Street , Bethnal Green E2 0LB | 3out of 4 | 456 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 | 504 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School Bonner Road , Bethnal Green E2 9JY | 3out of 4 | 537 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 | 273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,553 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,994 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,395 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,757 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,765 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,151 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,727 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,931 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,100 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,169 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 419 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 520 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 822 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 891 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Amigos | 106 Roman Road | 99 yd | |
| Star Light Cafe | Starlight Cafe, 108 Roman Road | 99 yd | |
| Greedy Fish & Chips | 150 Roman Road | 129 yd | |
| Recharge | Corner Cafe, 140 Roman Road | 129 yd | |
| Palmers Restaurant | 238 Roman Road | 129 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel & Crown | Angel And Crown Public House, 170 Roman Road | 129 yd | |
| The Camel Public House | The Camel Public House, 277 Globe Road | 373 yd | |
| The Florist Arms | Florists Arms Public House, 255 Globe Road | 373 yd | |
| Approach Tavern | 47 Approach Road | 548 yd | |
| The Crown | 223 Grove Road | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anondo Bazar | 98 Roman Road | 194 yd | |
| Morpeth Main School | Morpeth Secondary School, Portman Place | 225 yd | |
| Star Grill | 131a Roman Road | 243 yd | |
| Chai Indian Kitchen | 123 Roman Road | 243 yd | |
| Suey Hong | 252 Globe Road | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 250a Globe Road | 331 yd | |
| Tesco Express 2400 | 193-197 Mile End Road | 734 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 746 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 420-430 Mile End Road | 837 yd | |
| Iceland | 444-446 Bethnal Green Road | 866 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bonner Primary School STAINSBURY STREET | 205 yd | |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 239 yd |
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 251 yd |
| Gatehouse School SEWARDSTONE ROAD | 465 yd | |
| Raines Foundation Upper School APPROACH ROAD | 510 yd | |
| Harpley School (Closed) Globe Road | 517 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Bow Wharf) GROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Q Motion Health & Fitness Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE GODWARD SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 668 yd |
| Bethnal Green Gardens Tennis Courts MALCOLM PLACE | tennis courts | 681 yd |
| York Hall Leisure Centre YORK HALL YORK HALL OLD FORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 705 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 | 113.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 251 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 42.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 214.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.