Calvert Avenue is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E2 7JL is located in the Weavers 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 Calvert Avenue, London, E2 7JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 7JR, E2 7JP, E2 7NF, E2 7JE, E2 7JH, E2 7JX, E2 7JJ, E2 7JG, E2 7JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E2 7JL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents 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 | 46.2% | 48.8% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 53.8% | 51.2% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 7JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.3% 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 | 64.9% | 67.3% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 29.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.3% | 23.7% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -20.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) 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 | 50.1% | 57.1% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 28.2% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 8.8% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 58.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 13% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 13.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.8% | 58.3% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 24.5% |
| Other | 12.6% | 1.8% | -10.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.8% 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 | 21.9% | 25.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 24.2% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 7% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 60.1% | 49.8% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -31.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 54.4% 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 | 55.8% | 54.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -28.8% |
| European Union | 12.3% | 14.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.9% | 14.7% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 5.9% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53% | 54.5% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 21.8% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 6.2% | -3.8% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 7.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.7% | 9.7% | -14.0% | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 18.6% | 46.2% | -27.6% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 32.3% | 6.5% | 25.8% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Calvert Avenue was 58.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.0% lower than the Weavers average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Calvert Avenue has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Weavers and the 118th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% 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 8 Marlow House Calvert Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2023-03-03 | £762,183 |
| Flat 7 Marlow House Calvert Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2022-07-25 | £576,322 |
| Flat 7 Marlow House Calvert Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2018-01-26 | £495,517 |
| Flat 11 Marlow House Calvert Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2016-02-25 | £731,689 |
| Flat 3 Marlow House Calvert Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2013-09-02 | £546,357 |
The percentage of student residents living in E2 7JL 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 | 159 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 67 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 49 |
| Information and communication | 33 |
| Other | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 305 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 | 1,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,415 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,805 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 151 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School 43 Hoxton Street , N1 6QN | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Primary School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7RG | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Crondall Street , N1 6JG | 4out of 4 | 716 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randal Cremer Primary School Ormsby Street , Shoreditch E2 8JG | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 586 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 671 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park Hyde Road , N1 5JU | - not rated | 1,159 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 | 417 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,135 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,439 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,531 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,542 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,505 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,920 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,096 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,922 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lyceum 59-65 Worship Street , Shoreditch EC2A 2DU | - not rated | 758 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Complete Works 3rd Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 1,416 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leila's Cafe | 17 Calvert Avenue | 53 yd | |
| Boundary London Roof Top Bar & Grill | 2-4 Boundary Street | 74 yd | |
| Dishoom Bombay Cafe | 7 Boundary Street | 74 yd | |
| Lets do Maki | 6 Calvert avenue | 120 yd | |
| Rochelle Canteen | 16 Playground Gardens | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikkeller Bar London | 2-4 Hackney Road | 165 yd | |
| Phoenix Bar | 138-139 Shoreditch High Street | 195 yd | |
| Bar Kick | 126-127 Shoreditch High Street | 197 yd | |
| The Corner Shop | 123 Shoreditch High Street | 197 yd | |
| Looking Glass Cocktail Club | 49 Hackney Road | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neesa’s Kitchen | Unit 8, Regents Studios, 8 Andrews Road | 160 yd | |
| The Munch | 148 Shoreditch High Street | 190 yd | |
| Burger and Beyond | 147 Shoreditch High Street | 191 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab House | 55 Hackney Road | 205 yd | |
| Taste Of China | 53 Hackney Road | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 264 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Commercial Unit 7, 50 Bethnal Green Road | 331 yd | |
| Tesco | 79-85 Hackney Road | 381 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112-116 Kingsland Road | 429 yd | |
| Tesco | 116-118 Commercial Street | 675 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Tab Centre GODFREY PLACE | 141 yd | |
| Frame (Shoreditch) 27-31 27-31 NEW INN YARD | 280 yd | |
| Shoreditch House EBOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 298 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Shoreditch) 1-6 1-6 BATEMAN'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 318 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Old Street) (Closed) Old Street | artificial grass pitch | 322 yd |
| Powerleague (Shoreditch) SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 407 yd |
| Bethnal Green Academy GOSSET STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 480 yd |
| The Bob Breen Academy (Closed) Hoxton Square | health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| New City College Hackney FALKIRK STREET | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre London City (Closed) Worship Street | artificial grass pitch | 632 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.