Buckfast Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E2 6GL is located in the Weavers electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bethnal Green and Bow. This postcode has been in use since 2002-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buckfast Street, London, E2 6GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 6GJ, E2 6EY, E2 0AA, E2 6HJ, E2 6JE, E2 6AB, E2 6HL, E2 6DT, E2 6ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E2 6GL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.1% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.9% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 6GL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.5% 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 | 62.8% | 57.5% | -5.3% | 37.9% | 19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.5% | 31.8% | 9.3% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 51.5% | 52.8% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 32.6% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 8% | 10.6% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 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.
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 51.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 17.7% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 9.3% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 12.8% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.1% | 51.5% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 17.7% |
| Other | 8.9% | 1.5% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.3% 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 | 28.8% | 38.7% | 9.9% | 1.1% | 37.6% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 54.1% | 41.3% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -40.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 52.7% 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 | 62.7% | 52.7% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -30.5% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 13.8% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.4% | 22.9% | 8.5% | 5.6% | 17.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 3.2% | 0.2% | -3.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.5% | 52.7% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -30.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 24.3% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 14.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 10.7% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 6.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 20% | 5.3% | -14.7% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 8.4% | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.3% | 37.2% | -10.9% |
| Christian | 23.2% | 46.2% | -23.0% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 44% | 6.5% | 37.5% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckfast Street was 139.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.1% lower than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buckfast Street has the 18th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 342nd highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.5%.

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 9 Azure House Buckfast Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £481,000 | 2024-10-25 | £411,548 |
| Flat 11 Azure House Buckfast Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2021-01-08 | £455,933 |
| Flat 3 Azure House Buckfast Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2020-09-16 | £468,891 |
| Flat 10 Azure House Buckfast Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2019-09-16 | £492,287 |
| Flat 14 Azure House Buckfast Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2018-12-10 | £500,208 |
E2 6GL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E2 6GL 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 | 127 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 20 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,601 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 | 1,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,041 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 | 181 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School Bacon Street , Bethnal Green E2 6DY | - not rated | 376 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Selby Infants' School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PP | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawdale Junior School Mansford Street , Bethnal Green E2 6LS | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Buxton Junior School Buxton Street , Whitechapel E1 5AR | - not rated | 489 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 | 119 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethnal Green Technology College Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | - not rated | 314 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 770 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 | 1,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,566 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 | 3,276 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,276 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,178 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,199 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 | 344 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Brick Lane School Bacon Street , Tower Hamlets E2 6DY | - not rated | 455 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 | 587 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 778 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Community College , | - not rated | 851 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamma Maria's Pizzeria,Chotpoti Lounge,Tango Ice Blast,Desserts Haven | Uni -1, 256 Bethnal Green Road | 62 yd | |
| Kung Pao Panda | 259a Bethnal Green Road | 103 yd | |
| The Maq | 259a Bethnal Green Road | 103 yd | |
| Phat For Life | 235 Bethnal Green Road | 113 yd | |
| Issho-Ni | 185 Bethnal Green Road | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms | 11a Buckfast Street | 36 yd | |
| Marquis Of Cornwallis | Marquis Of Cornwallis Public House, 304 Bethnal Green Road | 160 yd | |
| Carpenters Arms | 73 Cheshire Street | 186 yd | |
| Bethnal Green Working Men's Club | Bethnal Green Working Mens Club 1st floor, 42-46 Pollard Row | 257 yd | |
| Boro' of Bethnal Green Working Mens Club | Bethnal Green Working Mens Club, 42-46 Pollard Row | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby House | 260 Bethnal Green Road | 61 yd | |
| Fuckoffee | 215 Bethnal Green Road | 122 yd | |
| White Horse Kebab | 336 Bethnal Green Road | 160 yd | |
| Gopuff | Railway Arch, 107 Dunbridge Street | 167 yd | |
| Mystique Pizza, Dragon Heaven Indo-Chinese | 148 Bethnal Green Road | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 271-275 Bethnal Green Road | 155 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro, 361-363 Bethnal Green Road | 551 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Commercial Unit 7, 50 Bethnal Green Road | 558 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 242 Hackney Road | 669 yd | |
| Iceland | 444-446 Bethnal Green Road | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | 130 yd | |
| Muscleworks Gym Bethnal Green Hague Street | health and fitness suite | 238 yd |
| Bethnal Green Academy GOSSET STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 316 yd |
| Weavers Field DUNBRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Good Shepherd Mission THREE COLTS LANE | 550 yd | |
| Oaklands School OAKLANDS SCHOOL HOUSE OAKLANDS SCHOOL HOUSE OLD BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | 569 yd | |
| One Yoga Centre (Closed) Teesdale Street | 627 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Bethnal Green) PILL BOX STUDIOS PILL BOX STUDIOS COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| Bodylines BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| Shoreditch House EBOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 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 | 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.