Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

SHETLAND ROAD, E3 5HA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHETLAND ROAD, E3 5HA.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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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 5HA has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-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 5HA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shetland Road, 0.2km from Bow in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow East ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 5HA is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £435k.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 5HA are sourced from Output Area E00021290 (shared with 5 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 5HA. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.4%
Asian / British Asian46.3%
Black / African / Caribbean7.6%
Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Flat

£ 435,000

2 sales · Mean £ 435,000

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

Crime around E3 5HA is moderate at 60 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 offences311
Anti-social behaviour250
Other theft89
Public order82
Criminal damage and arson67

school Local Schools

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Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Outstanding684 pupils0.2 km
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Mulberry UTC

Good366 pupils0.4 km
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Olga Primary School

Good543 pupils0.4 km
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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils0.5 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils0.5 km
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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils0.5 km
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Chisenhale Primary School

Good341 pupils0.6 km
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Wellington Primary School

Good434 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

74 nearby
  • The Hub Cafe0.9 km
  • Shoyu Cafe1.0 km
  • Ciao Bella0.9 km
  • E3 Vegan0.6 km
  • Root 250.8 km
  • + 69 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Wentworth Arms0.9 km
  • Goppa's Kitchen0.8 km
  • The Coborn0.5 km
  • Morgan Arms0.6 km
  • The Lord Tredegar0.4 km
  • + 14 more
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Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Mr K's Kitchen1.0 km
  • Britannia Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Milano Pizza, Fish Hut0.7 km
  • Sang Lee (UK) Ltd0.6 km
  • Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy0.9 km
  • + 36 more
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Retailers - Other

79 nearby
  • Development through Challenge - Food area0.8 km
  • East 1 Kiosk0.6 km
  • Fairfield Store0.7 km
  • Grove Service Station Shop0.7 km
  • S-A-N-D Grocery0.3 km
  • + 74 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.7 km
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.2 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-operative0.6 km
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Tesco0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Wick1.4 km
  • Homerton1.8 km
  • Cambridge Heath2.0 km