E3 5QL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Roman Road, 0.4km from Globe Town in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow West ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 5QL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 5QL are sourced from Output Area E00021319 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROMAN ROAD, E3 5QL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMAN ROAD, E3 5QL.
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£ 61,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 5QL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
E3 5QL has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 5QL. The average age is 33.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E3 5QL has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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
Olga Primary School
Chisenhale Primary School
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Bonner Primary School
Rachel Keeling Nursery School
Malmesbury Primary School
Morpeth School
Central Foundation Girls' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
90 nearby- Mile End Cash and Carry0.8 km
- JRK Food Limited1.0 km
- Bow Food and Wines0.9 km
- Forward Pharmacy Ltd0.8 km
- Heylyn Square Newsagents0.7 km
- + 85 more
Restaurant, Cafe
102 nearby- Madina Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Original Greedy Cow0.6 km
- Five Bros Burgers & Wings1.0 km
- Staff Cafe0.9 km
- Donor Station0.7 km
- + 97 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- City Kebab House0.6 km
- Kam Hon Take Away0.7 km
- Chinese and Sushi Kitchen1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Patty Heaven Caribbean0.3 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Senior Common Room Bar (Blizzard Bar)0.9 km
- Royal Inn on The Park0.8 km
- Albert0.5 km
- The Camel Public House0.9 km
- The Crown0.3 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- City View Hotel Restaurant0.7 km
- Old Friends Guest House Kitchen0.8 km
- Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.5 km
- City View Hotel Kitchen0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Heath1.4 km
- Bethnal Green1.6 km
- Hackney Wick1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: E35QL · Data under Open Government Licence