Mace Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E2 0RF 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 Mace Street, London, E2 0RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 0QS, E2 9PT, E2 0RE, E2 0RG, E2 0RB, E2 0RD, E2 0ST, E2 0SS, E2 9PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E2 0RF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 48.4% | 48.7% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51.6% | 51.3% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 0RF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% 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 | 46.6% | 53.3% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 33.7% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.8% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 | 47.5% | 52% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 32.1% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 10.9% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 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.
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 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.6% | 15.2% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 8.2% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 15.6% | 5.9% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 11.5% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 44.2% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 12.6% | 1.9% | -10.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.1% 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 | 35.6% | 43.3% | 7.7% | 1.1% | 42.2% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 49.6% | 38.1% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -43.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 63.4% 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 | 63.5% | 63.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 9.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 4.5% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.7% | 18.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 13.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.6% | 63% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 24.4% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 2.5% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.3% | 4.5% | -19.8% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.7% | 37.2% | -16.5% |
| Christian | 18.5% | 46.2% | -27.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 50.4% | 6.5% | 43.9% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mace Street was 17.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.4% lower than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mace Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 19th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% 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 43 Puteaux House Mace Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-03-08 | £278,779 |
| Flat 6 Puteaux House Mace Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2018-10-12 | £295,829 |
| Flat 18 Puteaux House Mace Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2018-08-30 | £269,782 |
| Flat 19 Puteaux House Mace Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2014-08-14 | £311,530 |
| Flat 38 Puteaux House Mace Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2014-04-10 | £238,557 |
E2 0RF area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 0RF 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 | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,420 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 | 1,521 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,885 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 | 213 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School Bonner Road , Bethnal Green E2 9JY | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Globe Primary School Gawber Street , Bethnal Green E2 0JH | 4out of 4 | 414 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 | 540 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mowlem Primary School Mowlem Street , Bishops Way E2 9HE | 4out of 4 | 585 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 | 580 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park Hyde Road , N1 5JU | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,671 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,029 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,469 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,600 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,631 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 | 2,315 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,606 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,719 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,989 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 5,091 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 118 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 757 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 1,135 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish & Chips | 1 St James's Avenue | 144 yd | |
| Recharge | Corner Cafe, 140 Roman Road | 186 yd | |
| Palmers Restaurant | 238 Roman Road | 186 yd | |
| Greedy Fish & Chips | 150 Roman Road | 187 yd | |
| City of Paris | 74 Bonner Street | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel & Crown | Angel And Crown Public House, 170 Roman Road | 186 yd | |
| The Crown | 223 Grove Road | 319 yd | |
| Approach Tavern | 47 Approach Road | 447 yd | |
| The Victoria | 110 Grove Road | 471 yd | |
| The Camel Public House | The Camel Public House, 277 Globe Road | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anondo Bazar | 98 Roman Road | 367 yd | |
| Star Grill | 131a Roman Road | 382 yd | |
| Chai Indian Kitchen | 123 Roman Road | 382 yd | |
| Suey Hong | 252 Globe Road | 507 yd | |
| Morpeth Main School | Morpeth Secondary School, Portman Place | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 250a Globe Road | 510 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 916 yd | |
| Tesco | 452 Hackney Road | 995 yd | |
| Iceland | 444-446 Bethnal Green Road | 999 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gatehouse School SEWARDSTONE ROAD | 167 yd | |
| Bonner Primary School STAINSBURY STREET | 255 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Bow Wharf) GROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 315 yd |
| Raines Foundation Upper School APPROACH ROAD | 359 yd | |
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Town Hall Hotel TOWN HALL HOTEL TOWN HALL HOTEL PATRIOT SQUARE | swimming pool | 715 yd |
| York Hall Leisure Centre YORK HALL YORK HALL OLD FORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 720 yd |
| Harpley School (Closed) Globe Road | 827 yd | |
| Beatrice Tate School (Closed) St. Jude's Road | 854 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 | 148.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 197.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 147.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.