Bacon Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E2 6DY is located in the Weavers 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 Bacon Street, London, E2 6DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 6DU, E2 6EL, E2 6ER, E2 6ED, E2 6EA, E1 6SA, E2 6DZ, E2 6EQ, E2 6ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E2 6DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 51.5% | 5.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 54.2% | 48.5% | -5.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 6DY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 85.3% 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 | 85.9% | 85.3% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 47.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.1% | 10.5% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -33.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -7.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.3%) 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 | 58.8% | 63.9% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 15.5% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 28.4% | -7.9% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 6.2% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 6DY this area, 6.3% 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 72.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 2.1% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -11.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 13.6% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.4% | 72.3% | 15.9% | 33.8% | 38.5% |
| Other | 12.4% | 0% | -12.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.5% 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 | 1.3% | 6.8% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| White | 75.4% | 62.5% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -18.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, just 44% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50% | 44% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -39.2% |
| European Union | 23.8% | 25.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 19.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 11.9% | 4.0% | 1.3% | 10.6% |
| Oceania | 7.5% | 5.2% | -2.3% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 10.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.1% | 43.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -39.4% |
| 10+ Years | 17.5% | 10.3% | -7.2% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.7% | 10.3% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.3% | 13.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 22.2% | 11.8% | 1.9% | 20.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.6% | 76.7% | -24.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 6.8% | 0.3% | 6.5% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 6.8% | 0.6% | 6.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 6.8% | 0.4% | 6.4% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Central and South America | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.3% | 37.2% | 22.1% |
| Christian | 20.1% | 46.2% | -26.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bacon Street was 6.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.1% lower than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bacon Street has the lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% 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 13 64 Bacon Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2023-12-20 | £675,636 |
| Flat 2 Portrait Place, 40 Bacon Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2023-08-25 | £596,867 |
| Flat 8 Portrait Place, 40 Bacon Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2023-02-28 | £655,604 |
| Flat 12 Portrait Place, 40 Bacon Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2022-11-21 | £614,273 |
| Flat 6 Portrait Place, 40 Bacon Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2022-04-29 | £575,216 |
E2 6DY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 54 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 343 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Davis Primary School Wood Close , Cheshire Street E2 6ET | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Underwood Road , Whitechapel E1 5AW | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Primary School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7RG | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Buxton Primary School Buxton Street , Bethnal Green E1 5AR | 4out of 4 | 640 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 398 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 674 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,542 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,784 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,814 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,958 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 | 3,650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,785 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,979 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,616 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Complete Works 3rd Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 903 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lyceum 59-65 Worship Street , Shoreditch EC2A 2DU | - not rated | 955 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Academy 46 Whitechapel Road , Whitechapel E1 1JX | - not rated | 987 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Mizan School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 987 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 1,002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage Coffee | Unit 1, 17 Cheshire Street | 41 yd | |
| The Kitchen & Flore Dell Amore | 192 & 192a Brick Lane | 66 yd | |
| 24 Karak | 198 Brick Lane | 69 yd | |
| Hoko | 224 Brick Lane | 73 yd | |
| Yunn | 204 Brick Lane | 73 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Bootleggers | 202 Brick Lane | 73 yd | |
| Alcotraz | 212 Brick Lane | 73 yd | |
| Well and Bucket | Well And Bucket Public House, 143 Bethnal Green Road | 172 yd | |
| Redchurch | 107 Redchurch Street | 190 yd | |
| London Cocktail Club Sclater Street | Commercial Unit 12, Avant Garde Building, 29 Sclater Street | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Lane Kebab | 161 Brick Lane | 94 yd | |
| Sushi Show | 136 Bethnal Green Road | 130 yd | |
| Tas Firin | 160 Bethnal Green Road | 130 yd | |
| Mystique Pizza, Dragon Heaven Indo-Chinese | 148 Bethnal Green Road | 146 yd | |
| Naaz Burger, Indian Fusion Bowl | 148 Bethnal Green Road | 146 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Commercial Unit 7, 50 Bethnal Green Road | 225 yd | |
| Tesco | 116-118 Commercial Street | 495 yd | |
| Tesco | 271-275 Bethnal Green Road | 506 yd | |
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 547 yd | |
| Tesco | 79-85 Hackney Road | 753 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | 400 yd | |
| Shoreditch House EBOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 413 yd |
| Bethnal Green Academy GOSSET STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 419 yd |
| Powerleague (Shoreditch) SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 508 yd |
| The Tab Centre GODFREY PLACE | 587 yd | |
| Muscleworks Gym Bethnal Green Hague Street | health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Frame (Shoreditch) 27-31 27-31 NEW INN YARD | 609 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Shoreditch) 1-6 1-6 BATEMAN'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 724 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Spitalfields) (Closed) Brushfield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 734 yd |
| Weavers Field DUNBRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 740 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 | 73.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 73.3% |
| 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.