Three Colts Lane is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E2 6JL is located in the Bethnal Green West 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 Three Colts Lane, London, E2 6JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 0BP, E2 0BS, E2 0DX, E2 0DS, E1 5RE, E2 0DU, E2 6JJ, E2 0BT, E1 5QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E2 6JL is primarily male, with 54% 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 | 48.5% | 46% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 51.5% | 54% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 6JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.9% 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 | 54.7% | 62.9% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 25.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 25.8% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -18.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.2% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 6.9% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 42.6% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 31.5% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 13.1% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 9.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 26.1% | 2.7% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 12.4% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 12.9% | 3.1% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 12% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 29.7% | -3.5% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 9.1% | 3.6% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.8% 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 | 28.2% | 44% | 15.8% | 1.1% | 42.9% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 4.7% | -1.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 5.5% | 1% | -4.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 34% | 25.8% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -55.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Other | 2.5% | 7% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
In this area, just 47% 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 | 54.6% | 47% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -36.2% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 14.4% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 6% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.1% | 25.8% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 20.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 4.4% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.9% 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 | 53.4% | 47% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -36.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 28.9% | 21.2% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 7.7% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 8.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.5% | 8.1% | -16.4% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 10% | 0.6% | 9.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 8% | 1.2% | 6.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.8% | 37.2% | -21.4% |
| Christian | 21.8% | 46.2% | -24.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 55.7% | 6.5% | 49.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Three Colts Lane was 262.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.6% higher than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Three Colts Lane has the 20th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 166th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% 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 6 19 Three Colts Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2025-06-02 | £276,673 |
| Flat 8 19 Three Colts Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £533,000 | 2023-07-03 | £483,393 |
| Flat 5 19 Three Colts Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2016-03-18 | £406,991 |
| Flat 8 19 Three Colts Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2014-09-12 | £523,895 |
| Flat 2 19 Three Colts Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2014-06-12 | £343,501 |
The percentage of student residents living in E2 6JL 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 | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 49 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Education | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 976 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hague Primary School Wilmot Street , E2 0BP | 3out of 4 | 80 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewart Headlam Primary School Tapp Street , Stepney E1 5RE | 4out of 4 | 161 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Buxton Junior School Buxton Street , Whitechapel E1 5AR | - not rated | 547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Buxton Primary School Buxton Street , Bethnal Green E1 5AR | 4out of 4 | 547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Scurr Primary School Cephas Street , Stepney Green E1 4AX | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 441 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's School St Matthew's Row , Bethnal Green E2 6ET | - not rated | 586 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raine's Foundation School Approach Road , Bethnal Green E2 9LY | - not rated | 683 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 3out of 4 | 886 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 | 1,669 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,064 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,023 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,400 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 | 2,674 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,674 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,690 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,240 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,757 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 | 303 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 465 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Community College London for 2000 Woods Buildings , 265-7 Whitechapel Road E1 1BY | - not rated | 601 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayasofia Primary School 130 Cavell Street , E1 2JA | - not rated | 761 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpley School Globe Road , E1 4DZ | - not rated | 842 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Cafe | 23 Three Colts Lane | 2 yd | |
| Quzu | Railway Arch, 201 Three Colts Lane | 72 yd | |
| Arches Cafe | Railway Arches, 202 Three Colts Lane | 72 yd | |
| Cape Town Cooking Club at the Crossfit London Cafe | Railway Arch 30, 150 Buckhurst Street | 264 yd | |
| Dough Hands | 199 Cambridge Heath Road | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok with Jon | 138 139 SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET | 260 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 135 Cambridge Heath Road | 312 yd | |
| The Salmon & Ball | Salmon And Ball, 502 Bethnal Green Road | 346 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare Public House, 460 Bethnal Green Road | 346 yd | |
| Bethnal Green Tavern | 456 Bethnal Green Road | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 74 Brady Street | 217 yd | |
| Wuji Restaurant | Railway Arch, 83 Dunbridge Street | 225 yd | |
| Chai Guys | Railway Arch, 80 Dunbridge Street | 225 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 249 Cambridge Heath Road | 306 yd | |
| Yummy Noodles Kitchen, Street Food Club | Railway Arch, 78 Dunbridge Street | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 444-446 Bethnal Green Road | 346 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 350 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro, 361-363 Bethnal Green Road | 355 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Foodstore, 1 Cambridge Heath Road | 374 yd | |
| Tesco | 271-275 Bethnal Green Road | 552 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Mission THREE COLTS LANE | 52 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Bethnal Green) PILL BOX STUDIOS PILL BOX STUDIOS COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 151 yd |
| Weavers Field DUNBRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 154 yd |
| Crossfit London (Gales Gardens) RAILWAY ARCH 3 RAILWAY ARCH 3 GALES GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 317 yd |
| Crossfit London MALCOLM PLACE | health and fitness suite | 355 yd |
| Bethnal Green Gardens Tennis Courts MALCOLM PLACE | tennis courts | 400 yd |
| Bodylines BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 405 yd |
| Muscleworks Gym Bethnal Green Hague Street | health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| Swanlea School BRADY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 446 yd |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre DURWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 557 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 4.5% |
| Median download speed | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.