Benworth Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 2AZ is located in the Bow 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 Benworth Street, London, E3 2AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 2AY, E3 2AU, E3 2BD, E3 2BB, E3 2BA, E3 2BY, E3 2AH, E3 2BH, E3 2BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 2AZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 55.7% | 52.4% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 44.3% | 47.6% | 3.3% | 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 E3 2AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.5% 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 | 42.3% | 55.5% | 13.2% | 37.9% | 17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 35.8% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 0.3% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 4.2% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 42.3% | 50.1% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 36.5% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 9.7% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 2.8% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 29.9% | 17.6% | -12.3% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 11.3% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 12.5% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 12.5% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 39.9% | 14.8% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 9.4% | 4% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.8% 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 | 53.3% | 52.2% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 51.1% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.2% | -2.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 21.1% | 23.8% | 2.7% | 81.4% | -57.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 56.5% 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 | 61.5% | 56.5% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 10% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.2% | 26% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 20.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.5% | 56.5% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 24.2% | 21.3% | 9.8% | 14.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 6.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.6% | 5.8% | -17.8% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.6% | 37.2% | -18.6% |
| Christian | 12.8% | 46.2% | -33.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 56.7% | 6.5% | 50.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Benworth Street was 72.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.9% lower than the Bow East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Benworth Street has the 16th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bow East and the 158th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% 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 6 Frye Court Benworth Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £344,000 | 2022-09-08 | £279,859 |
| Flat 4 Frye Court Benworth Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £359,000 | 2019-08-30 | £332,815 |
| Flat 9 Frye Court Benworth Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2013-01-14 | £327,655 |
| Flat 10 Frye Court Benworth Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2006-12-11 | £320,472 |
| Flat 3 Frye Court Benworth Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,500 | 2004-02-13 | £312,809 |
E3 2AZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E3 2AZ 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 | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Looking after home or family | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Other | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 756 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 1,971 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Junior School Coborn Street , E3 2AB | - not rated | 221 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Infant School Coborn Street , Bow E3 2AB | - not rated | 221 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Primary School Coborn Street , Bow E3 2AB | 3out of 4 | 221 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Primary School Wellington Way , Bow E3 4NE | 4out of 4 | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes RC Primary School Rainhill Way , Bow E3 3ER | 4out of 4 | 625 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 191 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 777 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Science Academy East London Three Mill Lane , E3 3DU | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 2,000 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,328 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,524 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,618 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 | 1,212 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,617 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,872 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 95 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 125 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Opal College London Bow House , 153-159 Bow Road E3 2SE | - not rated | 521 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherry Trees School 68 Campbell Road , Bow E3 4EA | - not rated | 628 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 640 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Cafe | Phoenix School, 49 Bow Road | 163 yd | |
| Mighty Bite Cafe and Sandwich Bar | 123 Bow Road | 236 yd | |
| FoodCycle Bow Road | 1 Merchant Street | 287 yd | |
| Original Grill | Railway Arch, 557 Arnold Road | 327 yd | |
| Original Taste | 74 Bow Road | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Driver | 125 Bow Road | 236 yd | |
| The Coborn | 6-8 Coborn Road | 302 yd | |
| The Lord Tredegar | 50 Lichfield Road | 434 yd | |
| The Green Goose | 112 Anglo Road | 456 yd | |
| The Bow Bells | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kam Hon Take Away | 13 Coborn Road | 335 yd | |
| Bun & Sum | 4 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 491 yd | |
| Ranchos | 13 Bow Triangle Business Centre, Eleanor Street | 558 yd | |
| Combow | 590 Roman Road | 573 yd | |
| Coffee London | 572 Mile End Road | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 163 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 236 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 554 yd | |
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 613 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 846 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 99 yd | |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 190 yd |
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 432 yd |
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 982 yd | |
| Ian Mikardo High School WILLIAM GUY GARDENS | tennis courts | 1,079 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 | 77.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 130.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.