Chilton Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E2 6EA is located in the Weavers electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bethnal Green and Bow. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chilton Street, London, E2 6EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 6EQ, E2 6ER, E2 6EH, E2 6EL, E2 6DP, E2 6DY, E2 6ES, E2 6DU, E2 6ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E2 6EA is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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 | 46.5% | 45.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 53.5% | 54.5% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 6EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.8% 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 | 66.7% | 72.8% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 34.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.7% | 18.9% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -25.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) 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 | 55.1% | 55.8% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 31.8% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around E2 6EA this area, 9.7% 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 71.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 9.7% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 3.3% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 10.3% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.4% | 71.9% | 15.5% | 33.8% | 38.1% |
| Other | 8.2% | 1.9% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.8% 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 | 24.2% | 19.7% | -4.5% | 1.1% | 18.6% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 59.4% | 60.8% | 1.4% | 81.4% | -20.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 55.3% 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 | 62.6% | 55.3% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -27.9% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 15.7% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18% | 13.1% | -4.9% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 6.8% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.8% | 55.3% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -27.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 16.7% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 9.3% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 8.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 10.6% | -8.2% | 1.9% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 3.8% | 0.1% | 3.7% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 18.5% | 46.2% | -27.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 21.3% | 6.5% | 14.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chilton Street was 176.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.7% lower than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chilton Street has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 276th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.

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 G2 City Pavilions, 59 Chilton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2026-01-23 | £539,541 |
| Flat 17 City Pavilions, 59 Chilton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2025-09-05 | £1,062,750 |
| Flat G9 City Pavilions, 59 Chilton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2025-03-19 | £578,484 |
| Flat 15 City Pavilions, 59 Chilton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2025-03-14 | £971,501 |
| Flat 9 City Pavilions, 59 Chilton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2024-10-30 | £941,171 |
| Full-Time Employee | 195 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 63 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 41 |
| Information and communication | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Construction | 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 | 662 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 | 1,714 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School Bacon Street , Bethnal Green E2 6DY | - not rated | 85 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Davis Primary School Wood Close , Cheshire Street E2 6ET | - not rated | 195 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Underwood Road , Whitechapel E1 5AW | - not rated | 340 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Underwood Road , Whitechapel E1 5AW | 3out of 4 | 340 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Buxton Junior School Buxton Street , Whitechapel E1 5AR | - not rated | 438 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard's School St Matthew's Row , Bethnal Green E2 6ET | - not rated | 255 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethnal Green Technology College Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | - not rated | 443 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 812 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 899 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 | 855 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,261 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,388 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,370 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,455 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,455 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,773 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,173 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,474 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Lane School Bacon Street , Tower Hamlets E2 6DY | - not rated | 168 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School of Development St Hilda's Community Centre , 18 Club Row E2 7EY | - not rated | 377 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers' Senior School Mape Street , Bethnal Green E2 6HW | - not rated | 516 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Complete Works 1st Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 814 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Community College , | - not rated | 814 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage Rooms DNUT & Bubbles | 8 Cheshire Street | 26 yd | |
| Momlette | 8 Cheshire Street | 26 yd | |
| Vintage Coffee | Unit 1, 17 Cheshire Street | 52 yd | |
| The Kitchen & Flore Dell Amore | 192 & 192a Brick Lane | 122 yd | |
| 24 Karak | 198 Brick Lane | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Bootleggers | 202 Brick Lane | 139 yd | |
| Alcotraz | 212 Brick Lane | 139 yd | |
| Well and Bucket | Well And Bucket Public House, 143 Bethnal Green Road | 225 yd | |
| Carpenters Arms | 73 Cheshire Street | 232 yd | |
| Redchurch | 107 Redchurch Street | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Lane Kebab | 161 Brick Lane | 155 yd | |
| Sushi Show | 136 Bethnal Green Road | 188 yd | |
| Tas Firin | 160 Bethnal Green Road | 188 yd | |
| Mystique Pizza, Dragon Heaven Indo-Chinese | 148 Bethnal Green Road | 191 yd | |
| Naaz Burger, Indian Fusion Bowl | 148 Bethnal Green Road | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Commercial Unit 7, 50 Bethnal Green Road | 284 yd | |
| Tesco | 271-275 Bethnal Green Road | 482 yd | |
| Tesco | 116-118 Commercial Street | 510 yd | |
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 610 yd | |
| Tesco | 79-85 Hackney Road | 810 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | 394 yd | |
| Bethnal Green Academy GOSSET STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 445 yd |
| Shoreditch House EBOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 472 yd |
| Muscleworks Gym Bethnal Green Hague Street | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Powerleague (Shoreditch) SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 560 yd |
| The Tab Centre GODFREY PLACE | 651 yd | |
| Frame (Shoreditch) 27-31 27-31 NEW INN YARD | 672 yd | |
| Weavers Field DUNBRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Spitalfields) (Closed) Brushfield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 740 yd |
| Attlee Youth And Community Centre THRAWL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 750 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 405.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 394 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.