Old Bethnal Green Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E2 9RH 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 9RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 9RJ, E2 9FG, E2 9FH, E2 6QY, E2 9RG, E2 9NQ, E2 6QU, E2 6QX, E2 9NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E2 9RH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 47.1% | 52.8% | 5.7% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 52.9% | 47.2% | -5.7% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 9RH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% 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 | 52.6% | 50.9% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 37.5% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 3.6% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 47.1% | 48.9% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.6% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 13% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 24.1% | 24.4% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 12.9% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 10.7% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 14.7% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 33.3% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.8% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.8% 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 | 52.6% | 59.1% | 6.5% | 1.1% | 58.0% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 9.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 28.7% | 20.8% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -60.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 63.2% 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 | 61.9% | 63.2% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.8% | 24.1% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 18.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.6% | 62.8% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 25.6% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 15.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.2% | 6.5% | -20.7% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.6% | 37.2% | -22.6% |
| Christian | 16.2% | 46.2% | -30.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 65.4% | 6.5% | 58.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
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 1 Priam House Old Bethnal Green Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-05-09 | £199,740 |
| Flat 30 Priam House Old Bethnal Green Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2020-11-16 | £434,985 |
| Flat 17 Priam House Old Bethnal Green Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2019-02-28 | £234,825 |
| Flat 17 Priam House Old Bethnal Green Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2017-01-17 | £241,376 |
| Flat 30 Priam House Old Bethnal Green Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £444,000 | 2015-10-02 | £426,961 |
E2 9RH area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in E2 9RH 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 | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,488 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 | 1,823 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,901 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 | 290 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mowlem Primary School Mowlem Street , Bishops Way E2 9HE | 4out of 4 | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawdale Junior School Mansford Street , Bethnal Green E2 6LS | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School Bonner Road , Bethnal Green E2 9JY | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School Bonner Road , Bethnal Green E2 9JY | - not rated | 520 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 163 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park Hyde Road , N1 5JU | - not rated | 701 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,221 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,955 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,031 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,411 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 | 2,925 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,925 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,359 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,378 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,397 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 461 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 653 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 683 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 838 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers' Senior School Mape Street , Bethnal Green E2 6HW | - not rated | 962 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Earth Pizzas | 286-290 Cambridge Heath Road | 94 yd | |
| Kween Kream | 276 Railway Arches | 125 yd | |
| Garbo's Pizza at La Cantina Sociale | Railway Arches, 300 Cambridge Heath Road | 125 yd | |
| Young Vegans Pizza Shop | 393 Cambridge Heath Road | 127 yd | |
| Rogues | 460 Hackney Road | 140 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolis | 234 Cambridge Heath Road | 146 yd | |
| Satan's Whiskers | 343 Cambridge Heath Road | 169 yd | |
| The Queen Adelaide | 483 Hackney Road | 173 yd | |
| The Hare | Hare Tavern Public House, 505 Cambridge Heath Road | 269 yd | |
| The Dundee Arms | Dundee Arms Public House, 339 Cambridge Heath Road | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Glow | Railway Arch, 296 Cambridge Heath Road | 101 yd | |
| Perfetto Pizza | Ground, 391 Cambridge Heath Road | 132 yd | |
| Salad & Poke Bowl's,Chopstick Sushi,Eatkatsu,Poke Bowl,Bao burger | Railway Arch, 268 Poyser Street | 175 yd | |
| Zirrø | 3 Gossamer Gardens | 201 yd | |
| NEPA Coffee and Food | 17 Gossamer Gardens | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 452 Hackney Road | 140 yd | |
| Iceland | 444-446 Bethnal Green Road | 506 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro, 361-363 Bethnal Green Road | 514 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 593 yd | |
| Co-operative | 250a Globe Road | 667 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Tate School (Closed) St. Jude's Road | 177 yd | |
| Town Hall Hotel TOWN HALL HOTEL TOWN HALL HOTEL PATRIOT SQUARE | swimming pool | 196 yd |
| York Hall Leisure Centre YORK HALL YORK HALL OLD FORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 239 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Cambridge Heath) 303 - 310 303 - 310 Hare Row | health and fitness suite | 291 yd |
| One Yoga Centre (Closed) Teesdale Street | 349 yd | |
| Oaklands School OAKLANDS SCHOOL HOUSE OAKLANDS SCHOOL HOUSE OLD BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | 390 yd | |
| Bodylines BETHNAL GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 452 yd |
| Raines Foundation Upper School APPROACH ROAD | 545 yd | |
| Crossfit London (Gales Gardens) RAILWAY ARCH 3 RAILWAY ARCH 3 GALES GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Bethnal Green) PILL BOX STUDIOS PILL BOX STUDIOS COVENTRY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 730 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 | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.