Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5SA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5SA.

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Population

392

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 61,200 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E3 5SA 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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4/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

E3 5SA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 31% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £650k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 41.2% year-on-year.

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

E3 5SA is a safe, established residential area on Old Ford Road, 0.5km from Globe Town in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow West ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.

E3 5SA is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £650k, down 41.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 5SA are sourced from Output Area E00021296 (shared with 11 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 5SA. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.6%
Asian / British Asian9.5%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 58%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 525,000

10 sales · Mean £ 510,250

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

Crime around E3 5SA is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour168
Violence and sexual offences149
Burglary40
Public order39
Other theft34

school Local Schools

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Chisenhale Primary School

Good341 pupils0.3 km
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Bonner Primary School

Good831 pupils0.5 km
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Olga Primary School

Good543 pupils0.5 km
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Lauriston School

Good398 pupils0.6 km
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St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School

Good394 pupils0.6 km
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Rachel Keeling Nursery School

Outstanding85 pupils0.6 km
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Globe Primary School

Outstanding368 pupils0.7 km
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Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy

Outstanding832 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

81 nearby
  • Coborn Corner Shop0.8 km
  • Massingham Chemist0.4 km
  • Roman Road Newsagent0.5 km
  • Best Food Centre0.4 km
  • Fresh Go0.5 km
  • + 76 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Corner Room0.9 km
  • Da Terra0.9 km
  • City View Hotel Kitchen0.6 km
  • Old Friends Guest House Kitchen0.6 km
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • The Palm Tree0.5 km
  • The Victoria0.3 km
  • The Florist Arms0.7 km
  • Cherry1.0 km
  • Morgan Arms0.8 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

105 nearby
  • Hulyas Cafe1.0 km
  • Italina1.0 km
  • Palmers Restaurant0.4 km
  • Sodo Pizza1.0 km
  • The Gallery Cafe0.8 km
  • + 100 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Sake Sushi1.0 km
  • Tasty Grill1.0 km
  • Women's Inclusive Team0.9 km
  • City Kebab House0.8 km
  • Korean Barbecue1.0 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-operative0.7 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-operative1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Heath1.0 km
  • London Fields1.4 km
  • Bethnal Green1.5 km