East London has long been home to the capital 's working , creative and criminal classes . The East End is one of Britain 's most ethnically diverse -- and poor -- areas . East London has long housed the capital 's working , criminal and creative classes . It was once a slum area but today it's an affluent part of town with many high - end restaurants and bars as well as some very expensive homes.
East London has long been home to the capital 's working , creative and criminal classes . The East End is one of Britain 's most ethnically diverse -- and poor -- areas . It was once a slum area but today it's an affluent part of town with many high - end restaurants and bars as well as some very expensive homes.