E3 5AX is a mixed residential area on Grove Road, 0.3km from Mile End in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow West ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £640k.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00021307 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROVE ROAD, E3 5AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE ROAD, E3 5AX.
451
35
£ 61,200 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 5AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
E3 5AX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 5AX. The average age is 35.4. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 500,000
8 sales · Mean £ 538,718
Terraced
£ 590,000
1 sales · Mean £ 590,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 5AX is moderate at 79 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
Malmesbury Primary School
Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Beatrice Tate School
Olga Primary School
Central Foundation Girls' School
Ben Jonson Primary School
Phoenix School
Wellington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
99 nearby- Rusty Bike0.2 km
- Awen Cafe Bistro0.7 km
- Balman's Kebabs0.6 km
- Blu Ivy Cafe0.8 km
- Chipping Wharf1.0 km
- + 94 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Bun & Sum0.9 km
- Coffee London0.2 km
- The Dessert Club1.0 km
- Whatthebubbles0.2 km
- Bubble Upp0.6 km
- + 44 more
Retailers - Other
98 nearby- City Supermarket0.6 km
- Coral Racing Ltd0.6 km
- Jenny's Food & Wine0.6 km
- Laxmi News0.7 km
- Mr Mark Herbert0.6 km
- + 93 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Eleanor Arms1.0 km
- Mexican Soul0.8 km
- The Green Goose0.8 km
- The Lord Morpeth PH0.9 km
- Mucci's0.5 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Co-operative0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.1 km
- City View Hotel Restaurant0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Limehouse1.6 km
- Cambridge Heath1.7 km
- Bethnal Green1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Mile End Underground Station0.2 km
- Mile End Underground Station0.2 km
- Mile End Underground Station0.2 km
- Mile End Underground Station0.2 km
- Mile End Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E35AX · Data under Open Government Licence