Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

ELLESMERE ROAD, E3 5QU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELLESMERE ROAD, E3 5QU.

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Population

463

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 61,200 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British37.0%
Asian / British Asian58.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences168
Anti-social behaviour166
Other theft57
Public order53
Criminal damage and arson50

school Local Schools

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Chisenhale Primary School

Good341 pupils0.1 km
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Olga Primary School

Good543 pupils0.2 km
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Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Outstanding684 pupils0.5 km
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Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy

Outstanding832 pupils0.8 km
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Lauriston School

Good398 pupils0.8 km
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Mulberry UTC

Good366 pupils0.8 km
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Bonner Primary School

Good831 pupils0.8 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
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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
local_bar

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