E3 5NZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Printers Mews, 0.1km from Old Ford in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow West ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £542k, down 11.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 5NZ are sourced from Output Area E00021309 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINTERS MEWS, E3 5NZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINTERS MEWS, E3 5NZ.
498
33
£ 61,200 /yr
79%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 5NZ 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
High employment, young population. E3 5NZ combines 79% economic activity with a 33-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. At £542k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise. Property prices are trending down 11.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 5NZ. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 456,750
16 sales · Mean £ 480,843
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 5NZ 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
Chisenhale Primary School
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Olga Primary School
Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy
Mulberry UTC
Lauriston School
Malmesbury Primary School
Central Foundation Girls' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Mulberry Food & Wine0.9 km
- Sunwave News0.9 km
- 24/7 Booze Delivery, 24/7 Alcohol Delivery, 24/7 Open Bar1.0 km
- Akdeniz Supermarket0.6 km
- Alcohol Factory 24/7, Alcohol Buddy 24/7, 24/7 Alcohol Shop1.0 km
- + 64 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- The Italian Job0.8 km
- Royal Inn on The Park0.6 km
- Albert0.4 km
- The Crown0.5 km
- Young Prince0.4 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- Accent Catering0.7 km
- Atalian Servest Food Company0.9 km
- Sultan Sofrasi0.7 km
- Targa Green Cafe0.7 km
- The Breakhouse Cafe1.0 km
- + 68 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- What’s on the menu Ish0.8 km
- Kam Hon Take Away1.0 km
- Chinese and Sushi Kitchen0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Patty Heaven Caribbean0.4 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- City View Hotel Restaurant0.5 km
- Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Iceland0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackney Wick1.2 km
- Homerton1.3 km
- Cambridge Heath1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: E35NZ · Data under Open Government Licence