Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

E3 5BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E3 5BA.

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Population

570

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /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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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 76% of tenure in E3 5BA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E3 5BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Ford, Old in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow East ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 5BA is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00021274 (shared with 10 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 5BA. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British38.9%
Asian / British Asian38.4%
Black / African / Caribbean13.9%
Other / Mixed8.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around E3 5BA is moderate at 67 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 offences226
Anti-social behaviour187
Other theft70
Public order60
Drugs58

school Local Schools

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Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Outstanding684 pupils0.3 km
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Mulberry UTC

Good366 pupils0.4 km
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Chisenhale Primary School

Good341 pupils0.6 km
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Olga Primary School

Good543 pupils0.7 km
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Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy

Outstanding832 pupils0.9 km
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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils1.0 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils1.0 km
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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

64 nearby
  • Premier (Your Local Food & Wine)1.0 km
  • 24/7 Booze Delivery, 24/7 Alcohol Delivery, 24/7 Open Bar0.7 km
  • 5th Avenue0.8 km
  • Akdeniz Supermarket0.4 km
  • Alcohol Factory 24/7, Alcohol Buddy 24/7, 24/7 Alcohol Shop0.7 km
  • + 59 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Howling Hops1.0 km
  • Hurk Ltd, HWK Ltd0.9 km
  • The Italian Job0.5 km
  • Young Prince0.5 km
  • The Hawke0.9 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

89 nearby
  • MEplace1.0 km
  • KraPow!0.9 km
  • Pittagoras1.0 km
  • Natura Cafe1.0 km
  • Refill Therapy Ltd0.9 km
  • + 84 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Tubby's Kebab1.0 km
  • Burger And Chop1.0 km
  • Oddworks0.8 km
  • The Hogless Roast1.0 km
  • Wicked Fish1.0 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Wick1.0 km
  • Homerton1.3 km
  • Stratford International1.8 km