Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

RANWELL CLOSE, E3 5LN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RANWELL CLOSE, E3 5LN.

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Population

570

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

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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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 76% of tenure in E3 5LN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £396,625 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E3 5LN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ranwell Close, 0.1km from Old Ford in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow East ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 5LN is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £396k. 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 5LN are sourced from Output Area E00021274 (shared with 10 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 5LN. 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

White / British38.9%
Asian / British Asian38.4%
Black / African / Caribbean13.9%
Other / Mixed8.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 23%
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

Flat

£ 430,000

3 sales · Mean £ 407,750

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

Crime around E3 5LN is moderate at 58 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 offences261
Anti-social behaviour197
Public order72
Other theft69
Drugs61

school Local Schools

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Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Outstanding684 pupils0.1 km
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Mulberry UTC

Good366 pupils0.4 km
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Chisenhale Primary School

Good341 pupils0.5 km
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Olga Primary School

Good543 pupils0.5 km
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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils0.8 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils0.8 km
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Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy

Outstanding832 pupils0.9 km
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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

74 nearby
  • Staff Cafe0.9 km
  • The Pizza Room0.9 km
  • Jonathan Norris Limited1.0 km
  • Lavang Spice0.9 km
  • Pophams Bakery1.0 km
  • + 69 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Co-operative1.0 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Kam Hon Take Away0.9 km
  • Oddworks1.0 km
  • DZRT0.4 km
  • Eggstop-Loaded Wraps-Awesome Burgers-Awesome Wings0.9 km
  • Chinese and Sushi Kitchen0.4 km
  • + 24 more
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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • Best Food Centre0.5 km
  • Hassan Mini Store0.6 km
  • My Local0.9 km
  • Symposium0.6 km
  • The Floating Boulangerie0.9 km
  • + 63 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Morgan Arms0.8 km
  • The Lord Tredegar0.7 km
  • The Lighthouse0.7 km
  • The Palm Tree0.8 km
  • The Victoria0.7 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.2 km
  • Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Wick1.1 km
  • Homerton1.4 km
  • Cambridge Heath1.8 km