Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

GRAND UNION TERRACE, E3 5EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAND UNION TERRACE, E3 5EN.

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Population

377

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 61,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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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 5EN has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-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 5EN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Grand Union Terrace, 0.2km 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 5EN is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £975k.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 5EN are sourced from Output Area E00021304 (shared with 22 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 5EN. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British44.3%
Asian / British Asian41.1%
Black / African / Caribbean6.4%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 950,000

3 sales · Mean £ 925,000

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

Crime around E3 5EN is moderate at 59 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 offences307
Anti-social behaviour143
Burglary67
Other theft66
Criminal damage and arson57

school Local Schools

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Olga Primary School

Good543 pupils0.3 km
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Chisenhale Primary School

Good341 pupils0.5 km
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Rachel Keeling Nursery School

Outstanding85 pupils0.6 km
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Morpeth School

Outstanding1556 pupils0.7 km
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Bonner Primary School

Good831 pupils0.7 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils0.7 km
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Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Good259 pupils0.7 km
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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Empress1.0 km
  • Mucci's0.6 km
  • Wentworth Arms0.7 km
  • Bancroft Arms0.7 km
  • Young Prince0.5 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Village Cream0.9 km
  • Mouchak Sweets & Cafe1.0 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar1.0 km
  • TGF Pizza0.9 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.7 km
  • + 32 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

107 nearby
  • Shoyu Cafe0.7 km
  • Ariana Restaurant0.9 km
  • Orange Room, Lebanese Restaurant0.8 km
  • Spice Hut0.8 km
  • Bean & Leaf1.0 km
  • + 102 more
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Retailers - Other

103 nearby
  • Cost U Less Supermarket1.0 km
  • Mile End American Pool & Snooker0.9 km
  • Shop and Go0.8 km
  • Stepney Fruit And Vegetables1.0 km
  • All Time Food & Wine0.6 km
  • + 98 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Old Friends Guest House Kitchen0.7 km
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.8 km
  • Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.3 km
  • City View Hotel Kitchen0.7 km
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-operative0.5 km
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Heath1.4 km
  • Bethnal Green1.5 km
  • Limehouse1.8 km