E3 5QU is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Ellesmere Road, 0.3km from Old Ford in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow West ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.
For families considering a move, E3 5QU represents a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.1M.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 5QU are sourced from Output Area E00183954 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELLESMERE ROAD, E3 5QU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELLESMERE ROAD, E3 5QU.
463
32
£ 61,200 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 5QU 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. E3 5QU's low deprivation rank, 66% ownership, and £1.1M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £1.1M.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 5QU. The average age is 32.4. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,025,000
7 sales · Mean £ 1,115,357
Flat
£ 650,000
1 sales · Mean £ 650,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 5QU is moderate at 57 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
Olga Primary School
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy
Lauriston School
Mulberry UTC
Bonner Primary School
Malmesbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
84 nearby- Mile End Cash and Carry0.9 km
- Akdeniz Supermarket0.7 km
- Roman Road Newsagent0.8 km
- Akdeniz Artisan Bakery0.7 km
- Bengal Mini Market0.2 km
- + 79 more
Restaurant, Cafe
93 nearby- Madina Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- Original Greedy Cow0.7 km
- Staff Cafe1.0 km
- Accent Catering0.8 km
- Atalian Servest Food Company1.0 km
- + 88 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- City Kebab House0.7 km
- Kam Hon Take Away0.8 km
- Coffee London0.9 km
- Whatthebubbles0.9 km
- Village Cream0.6 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
- Iceland0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- City View Hotel Kitchen0.9 km
- Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.7 km
- City View Hotel Restaurant0.5 km
- Old Friends Guest House Kitchen0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Empress0.7 km
- Young Prince0.3 km
- The Hawke0.8 km
- Village Tap0.8 km
- Approach Tavern1.0 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Heath1.4 km
- Hackney Wick1.5 km
- Homerton1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: E35QU · Data under Open Government Licence