Cheshire Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E2 6EG 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 Cheshire Street, London, E2 6EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 6ET, E2 6EX, E2 6FF, E2 6GS, E2 6FE, E2 6FD, E2 6JA, E2 6DX, E2 6JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E2 6EG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 46.5% | 48.8% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 53.5% | 51.2% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 6EG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.3% 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 | 60.8% | 74.3% | 13.5% | 37.9% | 36.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 20.4% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -23.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -7.5% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 45.2% | 58.9% | 13.7% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 30% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 8.7% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 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 6EG this area, 9.4% 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 62.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 9.4% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 3.7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 6.5% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 13.5% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.6% | 62.4% | 15.8% | 33.8% | 28.6% |
| Other | 8.7% | 1.2% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.2% 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 | 49.1% | 26.5% | -22.6% | 1.1% | 25.4% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 36.8% | 50.2% | 13.4% | 81.4% | -31.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 59.2% 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 | 61.9% | 59.2% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 15.2% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.1% | 10.4% | -12.7% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.1% | 59.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 18.5% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 7% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 9.4% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.9% | 5.6% | -18.3% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 12.3% | 46.2% | -33.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 36.3% | 6.5% | 29.8% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheshire Street was 93.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.6% lower than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cheshire Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 217th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89D Cheshire Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2016-07-01 | £555,063 |
| 89D Cheshire Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £169,500 | 1999-12-13 | £544,511 |
E2 6EG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E2 6EG 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 | 128 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 55 |
| Education | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 | 776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,553 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 | 1,799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,944 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Davis Primary School Wood Close , Cheshire Street E2 6ET | - not rated | 43 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School Bacon Street , Bethnal Green E2 6DY | - not rated | 310 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Buxton Junior School Buxton Street , Whitechapel E1 5AR | - not rated | 315 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Buxton Primary School Buxton Street , Bethnal Green E1 5AR | 4out of 4 | 315 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Underwood Road , Whitechapel E1 5AW | - not rated | 368 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 68 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethnal Green Technology College Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | - not rated | 459 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 642 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 728 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 | 1,082 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,464 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,381 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 | 3,238 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,238 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,912 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,245 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,314 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weavers' Senior School Mape Street , Bethnal Green E2 6HW | - not rated | 287 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Brick Lane School Bacon Street , Tower Hamlets E2 6DY | - not rated | 397 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 | 585 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Community College London for 2000 Woods Buildings , 265-7 Whitechapel Road E1 1BY | - not rated | 740 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adam Primary School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 823 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 Rooms DNUT & Bubbles | 8 Cheshire Street | 241 yd | |
| Momlette | 8 Cheshire Street | 241 yd | |
| Mamma Maria's Pizzeria,Chotpoti Lounge,Tango Ice Blast,Desserts Haven | Uni -1, 256 Bethnal Green Road | 248 yd | |
| Phat For Life | 235 Bethnal Green Road | 279 yd | |
| Issho-Ni | 185 Bethnal Green Road | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters Arms | 73 Cheshire Street | 2 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 11a Buckfast Street | 160 yd | |
| Marquis Of Cornwallis | Marquis Of Cornwallis Public House, 304 Bethnal Green Road | 303 yd | |
| Wok with Jon | 138 139 SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET | 336 yd | |
| Billy Bootleggers | 202 Brick Lane | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gopuff | Railway Arch, 107 Dunbridge Street | 130 yd | |
| Ruby House | 260 Bethnal Green Road | 238 yd | |
| Fuckoffee | 215 Bethnal Green Road | 275 yd | |
| Urban Baristas | Railway Arch, 77 Dunbridge Street | 281 yd | |
| Yummy Noodles Kitchen, Street Food Club | Railway Arch, 78 Dunbridge Street | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 271-275 Bethnal Green Road | 322 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Commercial Unit 7, 50 Bethnal Green Road | 513 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro, 361-363 Bethnal Green Road | 644 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Foodstore, 1 Cambridge Heath Road | 689 yd | |
| Tesco | 116-118 Commercial Street | 714 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | 310 yd | |
| Muscleworks Gym Bethnal Green Hague Street | health and fitness suite | 354 yd |
| Weavers Field DUNBRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Bethnal Green Academy GOSSET STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 461 yd |
| Good Shepherd Mission THREE COLTS LANE | 537 yd | |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Shoreditch House EBOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 701 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Bethnal Green) PILL BOX STUDIOS PILL BOX STUDIOS COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
| Davenant Centre (Closed) Whitechapel Road | 718 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 | 18.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 18.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 18.8% |
| 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.