Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

GERNON ROAD, E3 5TL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GERNON ROAD, E3 5TL.

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Population

371

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 61,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

E3 5TL has a significant social housing presence — 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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E3 5TL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gernon Road, 0.3km from Globe Town in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow West ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 5TL is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 5TL are sourced from Output Area E00021322 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 5TL. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British44.8%
Asian / British Asian39.1%
Black / African / Caribbean7.9%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 372,500

4 sales · Mean £ 361,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

E3 5TL has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences182
Anti-social behaviour176
Other theft58
Burglary47
Public order41

school Local Schools

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Olga Primary School

Good543 pupils0.2 km
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Chisenhale Primary School

Good341 pupils0.3 km
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Bonner Primary School

Good831 pupils0.6 km
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Rachel Keeling Nursery School

Outstanding85 pupils0.7 km
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Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Outstanding684 pupils0.7 km
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Morpeth School

Outstanding1556 pupils0.7 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils0.8 km
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Globe Primary School

Outstanding368 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

101 nearby
  • Coborn Corner Shop0.5 km
  • Massingham Chemist0.5 km
  • Mile End Cash and Carry0.8 km
  • JRK Food Limited0.9 km
  • Bottle Apostle0.8 km
  • + 96 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • The Palm Tree0.1 km
  • The Victoria0.0 km
  • Bancroft Arms0.9 km
  • Morgan Arms0.5 km
  • The Lord Tredegar0.5 km
  • + 25 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

112 nearby
  • Palmers Restaurant0.5 km
  • Madina Charcoal Grill0.5 km
  • Original Greedy Cow0.5 km
  • Five Bros Burgers & Wings0.9 km
  • Staff Cafe1.0 km
  • + 107 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • City Kebab House0.5 km
  • Kam Hon Take Away0.7 km
  • DZRT0.9 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.9 km
  • Tiffin and Tapioca0.9 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Co-operative0.7 km
  • Co-operative0.8 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Old Friends Guest House Kitchen0.7 km
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.7 km
  • Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.5 km
  • City View Hotel Kitchen0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Heath1.3 km
  • Bethnal Green1.6 km
  • London Fields1.7 km