Area Information for Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 4BG

Mile End Road in Tower Hamlets is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Bethnal Green East ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Bethnal Green and Stepney. This page combines information for the address Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 4BG, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of E1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Tower Hamlets
Ward Bethnal Green East
Constituency Bethnal Green and Stepney * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Bethnal Green East), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 439 crimes were reported within half a mile of E1 4BG.

Nearby Services

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More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 4BG is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 9
Semi-Detached 9
Terraced 41
Flat (Purpose-Built) 101
Flat (Converted) 9
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 2
Total 171
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, London contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 68% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 28
Owned with Mortgage 19
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 4
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 100
Rented: Other 15
Rent Free 0
Total 168

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 61
Two People 58
Three People 26
Four People 19
Five People 3
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 168

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 61
Family Household 70
Other Household 36
Total 167

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 75
Deprived In One Dimension 64
Deprived In Two Dimensions 27
Deprived In Three Dimensions 3
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 170

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around E1 4BG however is predominantly male (56%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 265
Female 206
Total 471

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the Bethnal Green East ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 14
5-9 7
10-14 5
15-19 2
20-24 94
25-29 144
30-34 74
35-39 24
40-44 22
45-49 14
50-54 35
55-59 11
60-64 10
65-69 5
70-74 4
75-79 4
80-84 0
85+ 1
Total 470

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of E1 4BG there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 75% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 353
Married 67
Separated 5
Divorced 18
Widowed 2
Total 445

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 286
Good 127
Fair 48
Bad 6
Very Bad 4
Total 471

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Mile End Road and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 73% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 327
Apprenticeship 16
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 39
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 18
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11
No GCSEs or Equivalent 27
Other 11
Total 449

Ethnic Group Embed This

Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 47% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 220
Mixed Ethnicity 43
Indian 22
Pakistani 7
Bangladeshi 43
Chinese 76
Other Asian 8
Black African 13
Black Caribbean 4
Other Black/African/Caribbean 4
Arab 3
Other 26
Total 469

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, London), only 37% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in the UK.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 173
European Union 76
Rest of Europe 19
Africa 14
Middle East and Asia 133
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 50
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 4
Total 469

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, London), only 37% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 12% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 173
10+ Years 55
5-10 Years 35
2-5 Years 52
Less Than 2 Years 155
Total 470

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to E1 4BG.

Passport(s) Held
None 14
United Kingdom 214
Republic of Ireland 6
European Union 100
Rest of Europe 14
African Countries 6
Middle East or Asia 95
North America or Caribbean 5
Central and South America 15
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 5

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 255
Christian 88
Buddhist 14
Hindu 13
Jewish 8
Muslim 59
Sikh 0
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 32
Total 473

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Bethnal Green East ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 32% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 173
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 26
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 30
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 11
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 144
Retired 17
Looking After Home or Family 12
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 9
Other 17
Total 445

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 30
Professional Occupations 84
Associate Professional Occupations 53
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 14
Skilled Trades Occupations 7
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 8
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 17
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 15
Elementary Occupations 32
Total 260

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 77
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 76
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 27
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 38
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 15
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 20
Semi-Routine Occupation 32
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 12
Full-time Student 142
Total 439

Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 4BG is within the Bethnal Green East policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 439 crimes were reported within half a mile of E1 4BG.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 439 crimes committed near Mile End Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Bethnal Green East
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Tower Hamlets. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for E1 4BG.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 4BG. The nearest railway station is Whitechapel, approximately 830 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Whitechapel 830 yards
Bethnal Green half a mile
Limehouse 0.7 miles
Cambridge Heath 0.8 miles
Shadwell 0.8 miles
Shoreditch High Street 1.1 miles
Wapping 1.3 miles
Hoxton 1.4 miles
London Fields 1.4 miles
London Liverpool Street 1.4 miles
Rotherhithe 1.4 miles
London Fenchurch Street 1.4 miles
Canada Water 1.6 miles
Haggerston 1.7 miles
Old Street 1.7 miles
Moorgate 1.8 miles
Hackney Central 1.8 miles
Homerton 1.8 miles
Hackney Wick 1.8 miles
London Bridge 1.9 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 4BG. The nearest Tube station is Stepney Green, approximately 210 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 4BG. The nearest is John Scurr Primary School, approximately 250 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
John Scurr Primary School 250 yards March 2023
    
Stepney Park Primary School 380 yards May 2023
    
Bangabandhu Primary School 580 yards July 2023
    
Stewart Headlam Primary School 800 yards July 2023
    
Ben Jonson Primary School 820 yards February 2024
    
Hague Primary School 850 yards March 2017
    
Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy 860 yards May 2023
    
Globe Primary School 0.5 miles November 2017
    
Marion Richardson Primary School 0.6 miles March 2024
    
St Mary and St Michael Primary School 0.6 miles March 2017
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 4BG. The nearest is Morpeth School, approximately 620 yards away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 4BG. The nearest is XX Place Health Centre, approximately 600 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 4BG. The nearest is Mile End Road Dental Practice, approximately 320 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Mile End Road Dental Practice 320 yards
Abbey Dental Practice 670 yards
East Side Dental Practice 670 yards
Puresmile 810 yards
Smile Care London Limited 0.5 miles
MR NR SHUKLE 0.6 miles
Family Dental Care 0.6 miles
E2 Dental Practice 0.6 miles
Al Attar & Associates 0.6 miles
Aldgate House Dental Care 0.7 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 4BG. The nearest is The London Independent Hospital, approximately 250 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 4BG. The nearest is In Focus Optics, approximately 370 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.