Emma Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E2 9AH 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 Emma Street, London, E2 9AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 9AL, E2 9DT, E2 9BF, E2 6QL, E2 6QW, E2 6QB, E2 9ED, E2 9EG, E2 9EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E2 9AH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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% | 49.6% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 54% | 50.4% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 9AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.3% 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 | 62.5% | 59.3% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 21.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25% | 30.4% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.7% | 49.2% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 34.2% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 47.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 14.6% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 9.9% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 10.8% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 11.7% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.7% | 47.9% | 0.2% | 33.8% | 14.1% |
| Other | 9.4% | 1.9% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.1% 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 | 36.4% | 37.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 36.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 46.7% | 44.1% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -37.3% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 59.5% 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 | 58.9% | 59.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 9.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.5% | 16.4% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 10.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 2.3% | -3.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| 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 | 57.6% | 59.3% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 20.9% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.5% | 6.5% | -16.0% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 18.7% | 46.2% | -27.5% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 42.4% | 6.5% | 35.9% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Emma Street was 244.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.1% higher than the Bethnal Green West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Emma Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Bethnal Green West and the 183rd highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethnal Green Delivery Office, 10 Emma Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £130,400 | 2017-05-30 | £130,264 |
E2 9AH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| 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 | 1,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,317 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 | 1,439 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebright School Audrey Street , Goldsmiths Row E2 8QH | 4out of 4 | 308 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Fields Primary School Westgate Street , Hackney E8 3RL | 4out of 4 | 517 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School 57a Brougham Rd , E8 4PB | 4out of 4 | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawdale Junior School Mansford Street , Bethnal Green E2 6LS | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mowlem Primary School Mowlem Street , Bishops Way E2 9HE | 4out of 4 | 586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park Hyde Road , N1 5JU | - not rated | 322 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,804 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,191 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,604 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,146 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 4,357 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,333 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,650 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,996 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,561 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 5,030 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 378 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Directions School 34 , London E8 3AZ | - not rated | 1,743 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozone Coffee Roasters | 8 Pritchards Road | 59 yd | |
| Mama Shelter Hotel | 419-437 Hackney Road | 119 yd | |
| Macsmiths | 489 Hackney Road | 130 yd | |
| Rogues | 460 Hackney Road | 137 yd | |
| Smokin Grill Stop | 509 Hackney Road | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queen Adelaide | 483 Hackney Road | 130 yd | |
| Sebright Arms | Sebright Arms Public House, 31-35 Coate Street | 221 yd | |
| The Hare | Hare Tavern Public House, 505 Cambridge Heath Road | 233 yd | |
| Perseverance | Perseverance Public House, 110-112 Pritchards Road | 233 yd | |
| Metropolis | 234 Cambridge Heath Road | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhills Grill | Unit 66 Containerville, 1 Emma Street | 61 yd | |
| Dickie's At Home | Unit 70, 1 Emma Street | 61 yd | |
| Hot N Juicy Shrimp LDN | 29-30 The Oval | 97 yd | |
| Tinseltown | 29-30 The Oval | 97 yd | |
| Chinese TakeV | Karma Kitchen, 29-32 The Oval | 97 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 452 Hackney Road | 137 yd | |
| Hek Umut Ltd | 61-63 Westgate Street | 576 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 242 Hackney Road | 657 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro, 361-363 Bethnal Green Road | 676 yd | |
| Iceland | 444-446 Bethnal Green Road | 719 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness4Less (London Cambridge Heath) 303 - 310 303 - 310 Hare Row | health and fitness suite | 213 yd |
| One Yoga Centre (Closed) Teesdale Street | 368 yd | |
| Beatrice Tate School (Closed) St. Jude's Road | 434 yd | |
| Oaklands School OAKLANDS SCHOOL HOUSE OAKLANDS SCHOOL HOUSE OLD BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | 439 yd | |
| Town Hall Hotel TOWN HALL HOTEL TOWN HALL HOTEL PATRIOT SQUARE | swimming pool | 467 yd |
| York Hall Leisure Centre YORK HALL YORK HALL OLD FORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 514 yd |
| Haggerston Park HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT HAGGERSTON PARK DEPOT YORKTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Bodylines BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| Raines Foundation Upper School APPROACH ROAD | 761 yd | |
| Muscleworks Gym Bethnal Green Hague Street | health and fitness suite | 817 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.