Cranbrook Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E2 0SW 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 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cranbrook Street, London, E2 0SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 9PY, E2 0PW, E2 0SS, E2 0SU, E2 9PR, E3 5SE, E3 5SH, E3 5SG, E2 0RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E2 0SW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 49.2% | 49.8% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.2% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 0SW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.7% 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 | 69.7% | 64.7% | -5.0% | 37.9% | 26.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.3% | 25.8% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -18.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (92.2%) 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 | 57.9% | 60.4% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 31.8% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 4.1% | 6.7% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around E2 0SW this area, 6.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 74%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.8% | 6.8% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 4.1% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.9% | 5.5% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 63% | 74% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 40.2% |
| Other | 9.2% | 0% | -9.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% 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 | 10.5% | 12.5% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 11.4% |
| Chinese | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 77.8% | 74.1% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 62% 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 | 69.2% | 62% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 19.2% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 13.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 1.2% | -3.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 8.2% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.7% | 62% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 18.4% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 8.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 5.9% | -8.0% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Spain | 3.9% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 25.3% | 46.2% | -20.9% |
| Buddhist | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranbrook Street was 101.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.1% lower than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cranbrook Street has the 26th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 264th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.7%.

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 9 Tilburg House Cranbrook Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-05-20 | £419,388 |
| Flat 9 Tilburg House Cranbrook Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-08-31 | £249,091 |
| Flat 8 Tilburg House, 49 Cranbrook Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2017-10-27 | £487,627 |
| Flat 8 Tilburg House Cranbrook Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2013-07-29 | £301,609 |
| Flat 7 Tilburg House Cranbrook Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2012-08-01 | £540,499 |
E2 0SW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 | 502 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,388 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 | 1,445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,910 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 | 334 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School Bonner Road , Bethnal Green E2 9JY | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chisenhale Primary School Chisenhale Road , Bow E3 5QY | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Globe Primary School Gawber Street , Bethnal Green E2 0JH | 4out of 4 | 556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lauriston School Rutland Road , E9 7JS | 3out of 4 | 607 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 | 640 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 1,420 yd | University technical college | 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 | 2,828 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,892 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,467 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,473 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,532 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 | 2,229 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,448 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,572 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,831 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,043 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 109 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 887 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blu Ivy Cafe | Block C, 24 Stoneway Walk | 99 yd | |
| East London Liquor Company Ltd | Unit Gf1, 221 Grove Road | 168 yd | |
| Greedy Fish & Chips | 150 Roman Road | 267 yd | |
| Recharge | Corner Cafe, 140 Roman Road | 267 yd | |
| Palmers Restaurant | 238 Roman Road | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | 223 Grove Road | 168 yd | |
| Angel & Crown | Angel And Crown Public House, 170 Roman Road | 267 yd | |
| The Victoria | 110 Grove Road | 322 yd | |
| The Palm Tree | 127 Grove Road | 438 yd | |
| Approach Tavern | 47 Approach Road | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sang Lee (UK) Ltd | 367 Roman Road | 382 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 101 Grove Road | 438 yd | |
| Anondo Bazar | 98 Roman Road | 502 yd | |
| Star Grill | 131a Roman Road | 525 yd | |
| Chai Indian Kitchen | 123 Roman Road | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 250a Globe Road | 651 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 963 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 1,007 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 420-430 Mile End Road | 1,040 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Bow Wharf) GROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 162 yd |
| Gatehouse School SEWARDSTONE ROAD | 243 yd | |
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 360 yd |
| Bonner Primary School STAINSBURY STREET | 401 yd | |
| Raines Foundation Upper School APPROACH ROAD | 503 yd | |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Town Hall Hotel TOWN HALL HOTEL TOWN HALL HOTEL PATRIOT SQUARE | swimming pool | 871 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Roman Catholic School (Lower) (Closed) Victoria Park Road | 872 yd | |
| York Hall Leisure Centre YORK HALL YORK HALL OLD FORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 878 yd |
| Harpley School (Closed) Globe Road | 901 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.