Old Bethnal Green Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E2 6QU 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 Old Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 6QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 6QY, E2 6QX, E2 9RJ, E2 6QT, E2 6QS, E2 9EH, E2 6QH, E2 9FG, E2 9RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E2 6QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 51.5% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 45% | 48.5% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 6QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.4% 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 | 47.1% | 52.4% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 34.8% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 6.9% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 45% | 49.7% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 31.4% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 12.4% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 4.9% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 1.6% | -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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.6% | 22.8% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 11.2% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 12.9% | 3.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 12.5% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 36.6% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 11.7% | 2.6% | -9.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.5% 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 | 41.9% | 46.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 45.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 44.2% | 34.5% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -46.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 64.8% 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 | 70.8% | 64.8% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.6% | 25.7% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 20.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.8% | 64.4% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 23.5% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.3% | 3.6% | -13.7% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 17% | 46.2% | -29.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 48.7% | 6.5% | 42.2% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Bethnal Green Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bethnal Green East average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% 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 Nestor House Old Bethnal Green Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-03-04 | £322,362 |
| Flat 9 Nestor House Old Bethnal Green Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-06-13 | £322,163 |
| Flat 16 Nestor House Old Bethnal Green Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2018-10-02 | £310,526 |
| Flat 16 Nestor House Old Bethnal Green Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2018-03-26 | £257,131 |
| Flat 8 Nestor House Old Bethnal Green Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2006-08-02 | £348,147 |
The percentage of student residents living in E2 6QU 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 | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,537 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 | 1,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School Peel Grove , Bethnal Green E2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawdale Junior School Mansford Street , Bethnal Green E2 6LS | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Selby Infants' School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PP | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mowlem Primary School Mowlem Street , Bishops Way E2 9HE | 4out of 4 | 475 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School Bonner Road , Bethnal Green E2 9JY | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raine's Foundation School Approach Road , Bethnal Green E2 9LY | - not rated | 158 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park Hyde Road , N1 5JU | - not rated | 613 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethnal Green Technology College Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | - not rated | 916 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,928 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,428 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 | 3,007 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,007 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,463 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,311 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excellence Christian School 59-61 Vyner Street , Off Cambridge Heath Road E2 9DQ | - not rated | 528 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 584 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 694 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Weavers' Senior School Mape Street , Bethnal Green E2 6HW | - not rated | 912 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 942 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogues | 460 Hackney Road | 117 yd | |
| Macsmiths | 489 Hackney Road | 169 yd | |
| Smokin Grill Stop | 509 Hackney Road | 174 yd | |
| The Canteen Cafe | 469 Hackney Road | 174 yd | |
| Eurika Cafe | 519 Hackney Road | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queen Adelaide | 483 Hackney Road | 169 yd | |
| Metropolis | 234 Cambridge Heath Road | 227 yd | |
| Satan's Whiskers | 343 Cambridge Heath Road | 235 yd | |
| The Hare | Hare Tavern Public House, 505 Cambridge Heath Road | 304 yd | |
| Sebright Arms | Sebright Arms Public House, 31-35 Coate Street | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Glow | Railway Arch, 296 Cambridge Heath Road | 171 yd | |
| Dhills Grill | Unit 66 Containerville, 1 Emma Street | 179 yd | |
| Dickie's At Home | Unit 70, 1 Emma Street | 179 yd | |
| Perfetto Pizza | Ground, 391 Cambridge Heath Road | 209 yd | |
| NEPA Coffee and Food | 17 Gossamer Gardens | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 452 Hackney Road | 117 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro, 361-363 Bethnal Green Road | 479 yd | |
| Iceland | 444-446 Bethnal Green Road | 503 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 613 yd | |
| Tesco | 271-275 Bethnal Green Road | 720 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Tate School (Closed) St. Jude's Road | 216 yd | |
| One Yoga Centre (Closed) Teesdale Street | 256 yd | |
| Town Hall Hotel TOWN HALL HOTEL TOWN HALL HOTEL PATRIOT SQUARE | swimming pool | 287 yd |
| Oaklands School OAKLANDS SCHOOL HOUSE OAKLANDS SCHOOL HOUSE OLD BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | 306 yd | |
| Fitness4Less (London Cambridge Heath) 303 - 310 303 - 310 Hare Row | health and fitness suite | 314 yd |
| York Hall Leisure Centre YORK HALL YORK HALL OLD FORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 316 yd |
| Bodylines BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Crossfit London (Gales Gardens) RAILWAY ARCH 3 RAILWAY ARCH 3 GALES GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| Raines Foundation Upper School APPROACH ROAD | 649 yd | |
| Muscleworks Gym Bethnal Green Hague Street | health and fitness suite | 678 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 | 73.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.