E3 5EU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gladstone Place, 0.3km from Bow in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow East ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 5EU is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £450k, up 0.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 5EU are sourced from Output Area E00183835 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLADSTONE PLACE, E3 5EU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLADSTONE PLACE, E3 5EU.
262
27
£ 53,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 5EU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E3 5EU has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 27-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 5EU. The average age is 26.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 450,000
15 sales · Mean £ 356,183
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 5EU is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Mulberry UTC
Olga Primary School
Central Foundation Girls' School
Malmesbury Primary School
Chisenhale Primary School
Phoenix School
Wellington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Mile End Cash and Carry0.8 km
- Zaid News Ltd0.7 km
- 24/7 Booze Delivery, 24/7 Alcohol Delivery, 24/7 Open Bar0.6 km
- 5th Avenue0.6 km
- Akdeniz Supermarket0.2 km
- + 67 more
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- Madina Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- Original Greedy Cow0.8 km
- Staff Cafe0.7 km
- Accent Catering0.2 km
- Atalian Servest Food Company0.4 km
- + 60 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- City Kebab House0.8 km
- Kam Hon Take Away0.7 km
- Little Leap Brands Ltd.1.0 km
- Mash and Flip / The Pac Guy0.7 km
- What’s on the menu Ish0.5 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
- Iceland0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Italian Job0.8 km
- Young Prince0.3 km
- Eleanor Arms0.3 km
- Mexican Soul0.9 km
- The Green Goose0.1 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.8 km
- City View Hotel Restaurant0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackney Wick1.2 km
- Homerton1.6 km
- Stratford International1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: E35EU · Data under Open Government Licence