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 375.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 124.9% higher than the Bethnal Green West average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Bethnal Green Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Bethnal Green West and the 93rd highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.8%.

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 | £356,175 |
| Flat 4 Waring House Bethnal Green Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2018-04-23 | £540,974 |
| Flat 4 Waring House Bethnal Green Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-11-18 | £382,987 |
| Flat 2 Waring House Bethnal Green Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2007-06-04 | £400,868 |
| Flat 7 Waring House Bethnal Green Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2007-04-25 | £324,535 |
| 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 | 770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,528 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 | 1,629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Selby Infants' School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PP | 3out of 4 | 136 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawdale Junior School Mansford Street , Bethnal Green E2 6LS | 3out of 4 | 183 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Davis Primary School Wood Close , Cheshire Street E2 6ET | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hague Primary School Wilmot Street , E2 0BP | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Primary School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7RG | 3out of 4 | 499 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 | 294 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 410 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park Hyde Road , N1 5JU | - not rated | 750 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 862 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 | 1,326 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,918 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 4,006 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,186 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 | 3,167 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,944 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,353 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 595 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 795 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Academy 46 Whitechapel Road , Whitechapel E1 1JX | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Mizan School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Complete Works 3rd Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 1,350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.