White Post Lane is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E9 5EN 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 White Post Lane, London, E9 5EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 2PD, E3 2PF, E3 2XG, E9 5HJ, E9 5SZ, E3 2NU, E9 5LN, E9 5HA, E3 2GY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E9 5EN is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 42.1% | 46.4% | 4.3% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 57.9% | 53.6% | -4.3% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 E9 5EN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68% 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 | 80% | 68% | -12.0% | 37.9% | 30.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.2% | 22.8% | 8.6% | 44.2% | -21.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (93.4%) 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 | 58.5% | 59.6% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 33.8% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around E9 5EN this area, 1.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 80.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.5% | 1.3% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -16.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.2% | 1.3% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -12.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 11.3% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.5% | 80.8% | 16.3% | 33.8% | 47.0% |
| Other | 14.2% | 0% | -14.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 13.5% | 0.8% | -12.7% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 68.4% | 78.5% | 10.1% | 81.4% | -2.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 54.8% 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 | 64.9% | 54.8% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| European Union | 15.2% | 20.8% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 14.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 6.9% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 6.9% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.3% | 54.6% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -28.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 21.9% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.9% | 13.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 5.4% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 5% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.9% | 37.2% | 23.7% |
| Christian | 24.5% | 46.2% | -21.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around White Post Lane was 449.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 233.1% higher than the Bow East average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
White Post Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Bow East and the 66th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 1823.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 29 White Post Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-11-10 | £99,275 |
| 90 White Post Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,800,000 | 2022-03-09 | £1,651,866 |
| Unit F Bagel Factory, 52 - 54 White Post Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2021-12-08 | £4,387 |
| Unit 8A Queens Yard White Post Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2020-08-17 | £4,878 |
| Unit 4 29 White Post Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £85,800 | 2017-09-22 | £84,652 |
E9 5EN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 | 147 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 1,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,538 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 2,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossbourne Riverside Academy East Bay Lane , E15 2GW | 4out of 4 | 316 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gainsborough Primary School Berkshire Road , E9 5ND | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Dominic's Catholic Primary School Ballance Road , E9 5SR | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | 4out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead Primary School Kingsmead Way , E9 5PP | 4out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,012 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The City Academy, Hackney Homerton Row , Hackney E9 6EA | 4out of 4 | 1,944 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,815 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,531 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,146 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,331 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 | 1,138 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 2,963 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,156 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ickburgh School Kenworthy Road , Hackney E9 5RB | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford Circus Theatre Square , Stratford E15 1BX | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Special School Pitchford Street , Stratford E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaia Pulses | 217 Ponsford Street | 4 yd | |
| Tilly Wonka Ltd | Run The Box, Unit 3, 96 White Post Lane | 48 yd | |
| Taheena | Unit 2a, Queens Yard, 43 White Post Lane | 61 yd | |
| MEplace | Bagel Factory Central. Unit 2, Rothbury Road | 63 yd | |
| Plur Pizza | Unit 1, Hamlet Industrial Estate, 96 White Post Lane | 64 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howling Hops | Unit 9a, Queens Yard, 43 White Post Lane | 64 yd | |
| Hurk Ltd, HWK Ltd | Unit 8, 29 White Post Lane | 183 yd | |
| Grow Hackney | Right Hand Side Unit 4, 98 Wallis Road | 213 yd | |
| Number 90 Ltd | 90 Wallis Road | 213 yd | |
| Lanterna | 6 Wyke Road | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Run The Box | Unit 3-4, 96 White Post Lane | 2 yd | |
| Fabwick | Unit 4a, Queens Yard, 43 White Post Lane | 61 yd | |
| Wicked Fish | Queens Yard, White Post Lane | 63 yd | |
| Kottu House LND Ltd | Unit 9a, Queens Yard, 43 White Post Lane | 64 yd | |
| Burger And Chop | Unit 8a, Queens Yard, 43 White Post Lane | 109 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Copper Box Arena | health and fitness suite | 315 yd |
| Gainsborough Playing Fields Gainsborough Playing Fields Gainsborough Playing Fields EAST BAY LANE | artificial grass pitch | 450 yd |
| Bobby Moore Academy Siding Street | artificial grass pitch | 474 yd |
| West Ham United Fc (London Stadium) Olympic Stadium Olympic Stadium | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Victoria Park CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST ST MARKS GATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 819 yd |
| London Aquatics Centre AQUATIC CENTRE AQUATIC CENTRE QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 969 yd |
| Mabley Green MABLEY GREEN SPORTS GREEN MABLEY GREEN SPORTS GREEN LEE CONSERVANCY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 21.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 1.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 1.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 1.6% |
| 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 | 78.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 78.3% |
| Median download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.