E3 5JD is a safe, established residential area on St Stephens Road, 0.4km from Bow in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow West ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 5JD is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £742k, down 15.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 5JD are sourced from Output Area E00021320 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST STEPHENS ROAD, E3 5JD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST STEPHENS ROAD, E3 5JD.
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39
£ 61,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 5JD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 40% social renting, E3 5JD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 15.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 5JD. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 748,000
13 sales · Mean £ 738,924
Flat
£ 330,000
3 sales · Mean £ 359,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 5JD is moderate at 53 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
Olga Primary School
Malmesbury Primary School
Mulberry UTC
Central Foundation Girls' School
Chisenhale Primary School
Phoenix School
Wellington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- The Hub Cafe1.0 km
- Shoyu Cafe0.9 km
- Ciao Bella0.8 km
- E3 Vegan0.5 km
- Greedy Fish & Chips1.0 km
- + 77 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Wentworth Arms0.8 km
- Angel & Crown1.0 km
- Goppa's Kitchen0.9 km
- The Coborn0.5 km
- Morgan Arms0.5 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- Development through Challenge - Food area0.7 km
- East 1 Kiosk0.7 km
- Fairfield Store0.9 km
- Grove Service Station Shop0.6 km
- Premier1.0 km
- + 74 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.6 km
- City View Hotel Restaurant0.3 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-operative0.7 km
- Co-operative0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Tesco0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Britannia Fish Bar0.5 km
- Milano Pizza, Fish Hut0.6 km
- Sang Lee (UK) Ltd0.5 km
- Ranchos1.0 km
- Pizza Go Go0.9 km
- + 26 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackney Wick1.4 km
- Homerton1.8 km
- Cambridge Heath1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: E35JD · Data under Open Government Licence