Herald Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E2 6JT 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 Herald Street, London, E2 6JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 6JU, E2 6FZ, E2 6JR, E2 6FU, E2 6FY, E2 6FX, E1 5QP, E2 6LD, E2 0DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E2 6JT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.4% | 53.3% | 9.9% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 56.6% | 46.7% | -9.9% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 6JT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 81% 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 | 70.9% | 81% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 43.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.3% | 12.9% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -31.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -7.0% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (90%) 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 | 52.8% | 59.6% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 30.4% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 7.2% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around E2 6JT this area, 5% 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 67%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 5% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 3.5% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 3.3% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 16% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.7% | 67% | 21.3% | 33.8% | 33.2% |
| Other | 11% | 3.8% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.8% 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 | 16.8% | 14.7% | -2.1% | 1.1% | 13.6% |
| Chinese | 14.3% | 21.9% | 7.6% | 0.7% | 21.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 54.3% | 42.8% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -38.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, just 47.8% 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 | 49.3% | 47.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -35.4% |
| European Union | 10% | 12.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.3% | 31.2% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 25.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 2.5% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12.8% 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% | 48% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -35.2% |
| 10+ Years | 23.7% | 12.8% | -10.9% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 4.9% | -3.4% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 7.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.6% | 26.9% | 11.3% | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.7% | 76.7% | -21.0% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 18.6% | 0.3% | 18.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 8.1% | 46.2% | -38.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 18.6% | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 13.1% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Herald Street was 258.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.1% higher than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Herald Street has the 24th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 169th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 59.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 - 19 Herald Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £9,935,495 | 2020-01-31 | £9,653,637 |
| Herald House, 21 - 29 Herald Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £12,176,111 | 2020-01-31 | £11,830,689 |
| 13 - 19 Herald Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £12,176,111 | 2020-01-31 | £11,830,689 |
| Herald House, 21 - 29 Herald Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £9,932,495 | 2020-01-31 | £9,650,722 |
| 13 - 19 Herald Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,050,000 | 2015-09-17 | £2,181,964 |
E2 6JT 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 6JT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 174 |
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 54 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,541 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 | 136 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewart Headlam Primary School Tapp Street , Stepney E1 5RE | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bangabandhu Primary School Wessex Street , Bethnal Green E2 0LB | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawdale Junior School Mansford Street , Bethnal Green E2 6LS | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Selby Infants' School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PP | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 4out of 4 | 758 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park Hyde Road , N1 5JU | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,772 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,678 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,707 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,096 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 4,494 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 | 2,628 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,544 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,745 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,747 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 310 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dough Hands | 199 Cambridge Heath Road | 91 yd | |
| 75 Slices | 199 Cambridge Heath Road | 91 yd | |
| Cape Town Cooking Club at the Crossfit London Cafe | Railway Arch 30, 150 Buckhurst Street | 162 yd | |
| Starbucks | 299 Cambridge Heath Road | 171 yd | |
| Quzu | Railway Arch, 201 Three Colts Lane | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backyard Bar | 231-237 Cambridge Heath Road | 171 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 135 Cambridge Heath Road | 254 yd | |
| The Salmon & Ball | Salmon And Ball, 502 Bethnal Green Road | 272 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare Public House, 460 Bethnal Green Road | 272 yd | |
| Bethnal Green Tavern | 456 Bethnal Green Road | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 249 Cambridge Heath Road | 88 yd | |
| Regal Fish Bar | 474 Bethnal Green Road | 272 yd | |
| Ruman Peri Peri Grill | 66 Cleveland Way | 418 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 74 Brady Street | 434 yd | |
| Wuji Restaurant | Railway Arch, 83 Dunbridge Street | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 171 yd | |
| Iceland | 444-446 Bethnal Green Road | 272 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro, 361-363 Bethnal Green Road | 380 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Foodstore, 1 Cambridge Heath Road | 511 yd | |
| Co-operative | 250a Globe Road | 524 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness (Bethnal Green) PILL BOX STUDIOS PILL BOX STUDIOS COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 114 yd |
| Crossfit London MALCOLM PLACE | health and fitness suite | 148 yd |
| Crossfit London (Gales Gardens) RAILWAY ARCH 3 RAILWAY ARCH 3 GALES GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 164 yd |
| Bethnal Green Gardens Tennis Courts MALCOLM PLACE | tennis courts | 174 yd |
| Good Shepherd Mission THREE COLTS LANE | 280 yd | |
| Bodylines BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 312 yd |
| Weavers Field DUNBRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 360 yd |
| Beatrice Tate School (Closed) St. Jude's Road | 580 yd | |
| York Hall Leisure Centre YORK HALL YORK HALL OLD FORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 589 yd |
| Muscleworks Gym Bethnal Green Hague Street | health and fitness suite | 594 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.