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.
E3 5BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E3 5BA.
570
34
£ 53,000 /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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Mulberry UTC
Chisenhale Primary School
Olga Primary School
Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy
Central Foundation Girls' School
Malmesbury Primary School
Phoenix School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, Cafe
89 nearby- MEplace1.0 km
- KraPow!0.9 km
- Pittagoras1.0 km
- Natura Cafe1.0 km
- Refill Therapy Ltd0.9 km
- + 84 more
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Iceland0.3 km
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
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Postcode Profile: E35BA · Data under Open Government Licence