Pelter Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E2 7PF 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 Pelter Street, London, E2 7PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 7RA, E2 7PW, E2 7PE, E2 8FE, E2 7PQ, E2 8FD, E2 7PN, E2 7QY, E2 7QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E2 7PF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.2% of the population 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 | 52.2% | 57.2% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 6.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 42.8% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -6.2% |
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 7PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.9% 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 | 55.4% | 59.9% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 22.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.8% | 20.3% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -23.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 10.9% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 3.6% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 44.3% | 48.8% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 27.6% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 13% | 14.4% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 6.4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 43.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.2% | 25% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 9.4% | 3.5% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 8.3% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 12% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.2% | 43.2% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 9.4% |
| Other | 11.4% | 1.6% | -9.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.6% 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 | 21.7% | 26.1% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 13.7% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 11.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 54.2% | 42.6% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -38.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 66.4% 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 | 63.2% | 66.4% | 3.2% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.8% | 12% | -3.8% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.3% | 66.4% | 5.1% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 23.2% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 3.6% | -4.7% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.6% | 4.4% | -16.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.5% | 37.2% | -10.7% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 38.2% | 6.5% | 31.7% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pelter Street was 97.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.7% lower than the Weavers average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pelter Street has the 6th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Weavers and the 232nd lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Pelter Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £453,928 | 2016-03-30 | £397,300 |
| 16 Pelter Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2011-06-17 | £405,215 |
| 2 Pelter Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2011-01-14 | £390,099 |
| 12 Pelter Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2008-05-29 | £318,215 |
| 38 Pelter Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-06-15 | £352,492 |
The percentage of student residents living in E2 7PF 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 | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 104 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 | 976 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,746 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Primary School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7RG | 3out of 4 | 285 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Primary School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7RG | - not rated | 292 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 354 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | - not rated | 354 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randal Cremer Primary School Ormsby Street , Shoreditch E2 8JG | - not rated | 501 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 | 3out of 4 | 394 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethnal Green Technology College Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | - not rated | 394 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | - not rated | 418 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 446 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 446 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 811 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,038 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,393 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,493 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,935 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,935 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,608 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North London Community College , | - not rated | 198 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Greenfields School of Development St Hilda's Community Centre , 18 Club Row E2 7EY | - not rated | 519 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 646 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brick Lane School Bacon Street , Tower Hamlets E2 6DY | - not rated | 668 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mustard School Parish Hall , Nuttall Street N1 5LR | - not rated | 699 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Fresh Store | Unit 10, 3A Rosewood Building, Shoreditch Exchange, 97-137 Hackney Road | 133 yd | |
| The Boil | 147 Hackney road | 154 yd | |
| YOURLOCALGRUB | THE BASEMENT, 147 HACKNEY ROAD | 154 yd | |
| Fatboy Gourmet Chef LTD | The Food Court, 147 Hackney Road | 154 yd | |
| Roti Brothers | 147 Hackney Road | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset Estate Social Club | Dorset Social Club Above Dorset Library, Ravenscroft Street | 151 yd | |
| Sager & Wilde | The British Lion, 193 Hackney Road | 171 yd | |
| The Birdcage | 80 Columbia Road | 260 yd | |
| Looking Glass Cocktail Club | 49 Hackney Road | 283 yd | |
| Browns | The Browns, 1 Hackney Road | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getir UK Limited | 71-73 Hackney Road | 141 yd | |
| Bangkok Thai Street Food / Yummy Yummy London/ King Pad Thai/ King Burger/ Burger London,/Original Bu | 147 Hackney Road | 154 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy London | 147 Hackny Road | 154 yd | |
| Cakeshake | 147 Hackney Road | 154 yd | |
| Sakusei | Unit 4, 147 Hackney Road | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 79-85 Hackney Road | 112 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112-116 Kingsland Road | 253 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 242 Hackney Road | 451 yd | |
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 643 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Commercial Unit 7, 50 Bethnal Green Road | 644 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Tab Centre GODFREY PLACE | 269 yd | |
| Bethnal Green Academy GOSSET STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 393 yd |
| Haggerston School WEYMOUTH TERRACE | artificial grass pitch | 428 yd |
| New City College Hackney FALKIRK STREET | health and fitness suite | 445 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Old Street) (Closed) Old Street | artificial grass pitch | 508 yd |
| Haggerston Park HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT YORKTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 519 yd |
| The Bob Breen Academy (Closed) Hoxton Square | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | 596 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Shoreditch) 1-6 1-6 BATEMAN'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 629 yd |
| Frame (Shoreditch) 27-31 27-31 NEW INN YARD | 646 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.