E3 5SX 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.
This 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 5SX are sourced from Output Area E00021295 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5SX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5SX.
362
34
£ 61,200 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 5SX 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
E3 5SX is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 5SX. The average age is 33.6. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 996,250
2 sales · Mean £ 996,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E3 5SX has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Bonner Primary School
St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School
Chisenhale Primary School
Lauriston School
Globe Primary School
Rachel Keeling Nursery School
Olga Primary School
Morpeth School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
89 nearby- Coborn Corner Shop0.9 km
- Massingham Chemist0.3 km
- Jiffy Grocery0.9 km
- Baked By Steph0.9 km
- Bee Chemist0.9 km
- + 84 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Corner Room0.8 km
- Da Terra0.8 km
- City View Hotel Kitchen0.5 km
- Mighty Wings1.0 km
- Old Friends Guest House Kitchen0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- The Palm Tree0.5 km
- The Victoria0.4 km
- The Queen Adelaide0.9 km
- London Cocktail Club Paradise Row0.9 km
- The Florist Arms0.6 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
115 nearby- Hulyas Cafe0.8 km
- Italina0.8 km
- Palmers Restaurant0.3 km
- Sodo Pizza0.9 km
- The Gallery Cafe0.7 km
- + 110 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Sake Sushi0.9 km
- Tasty Grill0.8 km
- Women's Inclusive Team0.8 km
- Tiffin and Tapioca0.9 km
- Suey Hong0.6 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Heath0.9 km
- London Fields1.3 km
- Bethnal Green1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E35SX · Data under Open Government Licence