Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

E3 5FQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

368

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: E3 5FQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

E3 5FQ has a highly multicultural community character — 60% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 29 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

E3 5FQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Bow in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow East ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.

E3 5FQ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 5FQ are sourced from Output Area E00183887 (shared with 3 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 5FQ. The average age is 28.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British40.4%
Asian / British Asian37.9%
Black / African / Caribbean10.7%
Other / Mixed11.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime around E3 5FQ is moderate at 61 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 offences328
Anti-social behaviour261
Other theft97
Public order81
Criminal damage and arson70

school Local Schools

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Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Outstanding684 pupils0.2 km
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Mulberry UTC

Good366 pupils0.3 km
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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils0.5 km
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Olga Primary School

Good543 pupils0.5 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils0.6 km
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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils0.6 km
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Chisenhale Primary School

Good341 pupils0.7 km
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Wellington Primary School

Good434 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

75 nearby
  • Mile End Cash and Carry0.7 km
  • Zaid News Ltd0.7 km
  • 24/7 Booze Delivery, 24/7 Alcohol Delivery, 24/7 Open Bar0.6 km
  • 5th Avenue0.5 km
  • Akdeniz Supermarket0.2 km
  • + 70 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

73 nearby
  • Madina Charcoal Grill0.8 km
  • Original Greedy Cow0.8 km
  • Staff Cafe0.6 km
  • Accent Catering0.2 km
  • Atalian Servest Food Company0.4 km
  • + 68 more
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Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • City Kebab House0.8 km
  • Kam Hon Take Away0.6 km
  • Mash and Flip / The Pac Guy0.7 km
  • What’s on the menu Ish0.5 km
  • Healthy Star Kebabs0.2 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Co-operative1.0 km
  • Co-operative0.6 km
  • Iceland0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • The Italian Job0.8 km
  • Young Prince0.4 km
  • Eleanor Arms0.4 km
  • Mexican Soul0.9 km
  • The Green Goose0.0 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.8 km
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Wick1.3 km
  • Homerton1.7 km
  • Stratford International1.9 km