Sewardstone Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E2 9JH is located in the Bethnal Green East 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 Sewardstone Road, London, E2 9JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 9JL, E2 9JN, E2 9JE, E2 9JJ, E2 9JW, E2 9JD, E2 9JQ, E2 9JR, E2 9JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E2 9JH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 51.1% | 53.9% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 48.9% | 46.1% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 9JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.1% 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 | 60.9% | 54.1% | -6.8% | 37.9% | 16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 33.4% | 8.9% | 44.2% | -10.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 51.9% | 56.2% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 28.9% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 11% | 10.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 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 45.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 17% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 5.4% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 13.3% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 45.3% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 11.5% |
| Other | 8.5% | 5.7% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.3% 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 | 19.1% | 23.2% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 22.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 8.1% | 10.1% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 61% | 57.3% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -24.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 69.9% 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 | 75.3% | 69.9% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 6.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 9.9% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.4% | 69.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 17.6% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 1.6% | -12.6% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 29.1% | 6.5% | 22.6% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sewardstone 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 2 Rosebery House Sewardstone Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2022-11-14 | £465,330 |
| Flat 20 Rosebery House Sewardstone Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £333,500 | 2021-03-26 | £276,969 |
| Flat 17 Rosebery House Sewardstone Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2018-12-14 | £364,638 |
| Flat 29 Rosebery House Sewardstone Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2018-09-28 | £332,591 |
| Flat 26 Rosebery House Sewardstone Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £344,000 | 2018-08-03 | £320,263 |
| Full-Time Employee | 152 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 620 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 | 1,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School Bonner Road , Bethnal Green E2 9JY | 3out of 4 | 224 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School Bonner Road , Bethnal Green E2 9JY | - not rated | 224 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Primary School Bonner Road , Bethnal Green E2 9JY | - not rated | 224 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist RC Junior School Waterloo Gardens , Off Bishops Way E2 9JY | - not rated | 224 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonner Primary School Stainsbury Street , Bethnal Green E2 0NF | 3out of 4 | 360 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raine's Foundation School Approach Road , Bethnal Green E2 9LY | - not rated | 822 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 4out of 4 | 896 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park Hyde Road , N1 5JU | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,141 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,355 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,676 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,130 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,296 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 | 2,467 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,467 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,628 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 4,011 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 136 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Excellence Christian School 59-61 Vyner Street , Off Cambridge Heath Road E2 9DQ | - not rated | 545 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 863 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harpley School Globe Road , E1 4DZ | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 4out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish & Chips | 1 St James's Avenue | 174 yd | |
| City of Paris | 74 Bonner Street | 321 yd | |
| Blu Ivy Cafe | Block C, 24 Stoneway Walk | 431 yd | |
| Recharge | Corner Cafe, 140 Roman Road | 450 yd | |
| Palmers Restaurant | 238 Roman Road | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach Tavern | 47 Approach Road | 315 yd | |
| Angel & Crown | Angel And Crown Public House, 170 Roman Road | 450 yd | |
| The Crown | 223 Grove Road | 473 yd | |
| The Victory | The Victory Public House, 27 Vyner Street | 546 yd | |
| The Camel Public House | The Camel Public House, 277 Globe Road | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Grill | 131a Roman Road | 500 yd | |
| Chai Indian Kitchen | 123 Roman Road | 500 yd | |
| Anondo Bazar | 98 Roman Road | 515 yd | |
| Village Cream | 40 Morpeth Road | 562 yd | |
| Suey Hong | 252 Globe Road | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 250a Globe Road | 613 yd | |
| Tesco | 452 Hackney Road | 809 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 944 yd | |
| Iceland | 444-446 Bethnal Green Road | 985 yd | |
| Lidl Food Store | 27-37 Well Street | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gatehouse School SEWARDSTONE ROAD | 138 yd | |
| Raines Foundation Upper School APPROACH ROAD | 212 yd | |
| Bonner Primary School STAINSBURY STREET | 397 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Bow Wharf) GROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 473 yd |
| Town Hall Hotel TOWN HALL HOTEL TOWN HALL HOTEL PATRIOT SQUARE | swimming pool | 597 yd |
| York Hall Leisure Centre YORK HALL YORK HALL OLD FORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 631 yd |
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Cambridge Heath) 303 - 310 303 - 310 Hare Row | health and fitness suite | 742 yd |
| Beatrice Tate School (Closed) St. Jude's Road | 753 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 66.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.