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.
GERNON ROAD, E3 5TL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GERNON ROAD, E3 5TL.
371
35
£ 61,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Olga Primary School
Chisenhale Primary School
Bonner Primary School
Rachel Keeling Nursery School
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Morpeth School
Malmesbury Primary School
Globe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
- Co-operative0.8 km
- + 1 more
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
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Postcode Profile: E35TL · Data under Open Government Licence