Candy Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 2LN is located in the Bow 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 Candy Street, London, E3 2LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 2LW, E3 2LH, E3 2LP, E3 2LJ, E3 2LR, E3 2JR, E3 2LU, E3 2LB, E3 2JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 2LN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 52% | 53.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 48% | 46.9% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 2LN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.2% 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 | 50.3% | 62.2% | 11.9% | 37.9% | 24.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 27.7% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.4% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 45.6% | 50.2% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 35% | 31.2% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 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 | 33.3% | 23.4% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 9.3% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 10% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 12.4% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 38.8% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 10.9% | 2.9% | -8.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.1% 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 | 32.5% | 33% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 31.9% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 48.6% | 43.1% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -38.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 64.1% 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 | 67.7% | 64.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 12.9% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.5% | 15.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.1% | 64.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 19.2% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.5% | 4.8% | -13.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 35.3% | 6.5% | 28.8% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Candy Street was 134.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.7% lower than the Bow East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Candy Street has the 28th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Bow East and the 339th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Candy Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £283,500 | 2023-04-05 | £273,518 |
| 14 Candy Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-01-28 | £317,712 |
| 14 Candy Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £312,995 | 2016-04-01 | £307,543 |
| 36 Candy Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2015-12-22 | £278,908 |
| 14 Candy Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2013-10-24 | £251,496 |
The percentage of student residents living in E3 2LN 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 | 139 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 35 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | 4out of 4 | 581 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chisenhale Primary School Chisenhale Road , Bow E3 5QY | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olga Primary School Lanfranc Road , Bow E3 5DN | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gainsborough Primary School Berkshire Road , E9 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Riverside Academy East Bay Lane , E15 2GW | 4out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 336 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 4out of 4 | 1,968 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,388 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,620 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,469 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,879 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,200 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ickburgh School Kenworthy Road , Hackney E9 5RB | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 1,683 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethical Bean Company | Unit A13, 41 Dace Road | 331 yd | |
| Barkney Wick | 75 Smeed Road | 339 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe | The Hub Building, Victoria Park East, St Marks Gate | 339 yd | |
| Mogul's Kitchen | 609 Roman Road | 379 yd | |
| Accent Catering | 64 Parnell Road | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Italian Job | Castle House, 129 Cadogan Terrace | 309 yd | |
| The Lighthouse | 421 Wick Lane | 449 yd | |
| Eleanor Arms | 460 Old Ford Road | 522 yd | |
| Lanterna | 6 Wyke Road | 566 yd | |
| The Green Goose | 112 Anglo Road | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| What’s on the menu Ish | Unit 2 Ground Floor, Crown Close Business Centre, 2 Crown Close | 244 yd | |
| Sweet Talkers Dessert | 633 Roman Road | 379 yd | |
| DZRT | 622 Roman Road | 407 yd | |
| Saucy Kipper Fish Bar | 626 Roman Road | 407 yd | |
| Mooboo Bubble Tea | 585 Roman Road | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 514 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 636 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bobby Moore Academy Siding Street | artificial grass pitch | 550 yd |
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Victoria Park CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST ST MARKS GATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 623 yd |
| West Ham United Fc (London Stadium) Olympic Stadium Olympic Stadium | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 824 yd |
| The Copper Box Arena | health and fitness suite | 1,043 yd |
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 1,087 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 | 94.4% |
| 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.