Bethnal Green Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E2 6LH 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 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 6LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 6LG, E2 6HP, E2 6LJ, E2 6HY, E2 0AH, E2 6HX, E2 6HN, E2 6LP, E2 6LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E2 6LH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 46.9% | 53.1% | 6.2% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 53.1% | 46.9% | -6.2% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 6LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.5% 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 | 60.5% | 61.5% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 23.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.3% | 28.4% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7% | 4.3% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 53.1% | 46.4% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 36.4% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 11.4% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 45.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.6% | 19.9% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 6.6% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 15.6% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 45.5% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 11.7% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.8% 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 | 26.6% | 35.1% | 8.5% | 1.1% | 34.0% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 58.4% | 45.8% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -35.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 55.4% 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 | 66.2% | 55.4% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 17.5% | 10.9% | 6.1% | 11.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.4% | 18.1% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.2% | 55.4% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 19.8% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 9.2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 6.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.4% | 9.2% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 6.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 20.5% | 46.2% | -25.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 36.8% | 6.5% | 30.3% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bethnal Green Road was 414.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 139.7% higher than the Bethnal Green West average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Bethnal Green Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 16 local areas in Bethnal Green West and the 79th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 121.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% 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 7 Waring House Bethnal Green Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-02-11 | £325,720 |
| Flat 4 Waring House Bethnal Green Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2018-04-23 | £494,718 |
| Flat 4 Waring House Bethnal Green Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-11-18 | £350,240 |
| Flat 2 Waring House Bethnal Green Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2007-06-04 | £366,592 |
| Flat 7 Waring House Bethnal Green Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2007-04-25 | £296,785 |
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 21 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,392 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 | 1,762 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawdale Junior School Mansford Street , Bethnal Green E2 6LS | 3out of 4 | 188 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Selby Infants' School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PP | 3out of 4 | 201 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hague Primary School Wilmot Street , E2 0BP | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Davis Primary School Wood Close , Cheshire Street E2 6ET | - not rated | 478 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewart Headlam Primary School Tapp Street , Stepney E1 5RE | 4out of 4 | 518 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 | 295 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's School St Matthew's Row , Bethnal Green E2 6ET | - not rated | 409 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Raine's Foundation School Approach Road , Bethnal Green E2 9LY | - not rated | 495 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethnal Green Technology College Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | - not rated | 536 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 1,825 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,690 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,702 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 | 3,031 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,031 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,844 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,350 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,357 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 352 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 667 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 698 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brick Lane School Bacon Street , Tower Hamlets E2 6DY | - not rated | 793 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 | 914 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghan Grill | 339 Bethnal Green Road | 6 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | 406 Bethnal Green Road | 66 yd | |
| Nando's Chickenland | 366-368 Bethnal Green Road | 66 yd | |
| Jannah Grill & Indian | 352 Bethnal Green Road | 66 yd | |
| The Dining Room | Waltham House, St John Street | 75 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star of Bethnal Green | The Star Of Bethnal Green, 359 Bethnal Green Road | 6 yd | |
| Baba G's | The Star of Bethnal Green, 359 Bethnal Green Road | 32 yd | |
| Boro' of Bethnal Green Working Mens Club | Bethnal Green Working Mens Club, 42-46 Pollard Row | 66 yd | |
| Bethnal Green Working Men's Club | Bethnal Green Working Mens Club 1st floor, 42-46 Pollard Row | 98 yd | |
| Marquis Of Cornwallis | Marquis Of Cornwallis Public House, 304 Bethnal Green Road | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grillfellaz Peri Peri | 357 Bethnal Green Road | 6 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 372 Bethnal Green Road | 60 yd | |
| White Horse Kebab | 336 Bethnal Green Road | 179 yd | |
| Gopuff | Railway Arch, 107 Dunbridge Street | 339 yd | |
| Ruby House | 260 Bethnal Green Road | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 271-275 Bethnal Green Road | 203 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro, 361-363 Bethnal Green Road | 218 yd | |
| Iceland | 444-446 Bethnal Green Road | 370 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 511 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 242 Hackney Road | 678 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Muscleworks Gym Bethnal Green Hague Street | health and fitness suite | 105 yd |
| Weavers Field DUNBRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 285 yd |
| Oaklands School OAKLANDS SCHOOL HOUSE OAKLANDS SCHOOL HOUSE OLD BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | 291 yd | |
| Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | 355 yd | |
| One Yoga Centre (Closed) Teesdale Street | 363 yd | |
| Good Shepherd Mission THREE COLTS LANE | 375 yd | |
| Bodylines BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Bethnal Green) PILL BOX STUDIOS PILL BOX STUDIOS COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 432 yd |
| Crossfit London (Gales Gardens) RAILWAY ARCH 3 RAILWAY ARCH 3 GALES GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| Bethnal Green Academy GOSSET STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 536 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.