Roman Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E2 0ST is located in the Bethnal Green East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bethnal Green and Bow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Roman Road, London, E2 0ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 0RG, E2 0SS, E2 0RB, E2 9PY, E2 0SL, E2 0RF, E2 0PW, E2 0SD, E2 0SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E2 0ST, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 55.4% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 48% | 44.6% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.9% | 40.5% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 46.6% | 6.2% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.6% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46% | 56.7% | 10.7% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 33% | 28.1% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 9.9% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 25.1% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 10.4% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 10.4% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 16.5% | 8.6% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 32.6% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 12.9% | 3.2% | -9.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 44.5% | 59.9% | 15.4% | 1.1% | 58.8% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 8.4% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 38.5% | 23.5% | -15.0% | 81.4% | -57.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 60% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 60% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| European Union | 8% | 6.1% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.3% | 26.8% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 21.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.3% | 60.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 25.4% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 15.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 7.4% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.3% | 3.2% | -8.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.3% | 3.7% | -14.6% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.1% | 37.2% | -26.1% |
| Christian | 14.5% | 46.2% | -31.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 61.8% | 6.5% | 55.3% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roman Road was 58.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.9% lower than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Roman Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 107th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Norton House Roman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-10-04 | £385,024 |
| Flat 24 Norton House Roman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-06-04 | £331,256 |
| Flat 22 Norton House Roman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2020-09-11 | £356,010 |
| Flat 6 Norton House Roman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2018-07-06 | £287,766 |
| Flat 7 Norton House Roman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2017-04-12 | £283,968 |
E2 0ST area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E2 0ST area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Other | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonner Primary School Stainsbury Street , Bethnal Green E2 0NF | 3out of 4 | 304 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Globe Primary School Gawber Street , Bethnal Green E2 0JH | 4out of 4 | 533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chisenhale Primary School Chisenhale Road , Bow E3 5QY | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School Bonner Road , Bethnal Green E2 9JY | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School Bonner Road , Bethnal Green E2 9JY | - not rated | 565 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raine's Foundation School Approach Road , Bethnal Green E2 9LY | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 4out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,607 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,798 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,833 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,202 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,622 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,815 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 260 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpley School Globe Road , E1 4DZ | - not rated | 785 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 827 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 4out of 4 | 849 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excellence Christian School 59-61 Vyner Street , Off Cambridge Heath Road E2 9DQ | - not rated | 913 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greedy Fish & Chips | 150 Roman Road | 150 yd | |
| Recharge | Corner Cafe, 140 Roman Road | 151 yd | |
| Palmers Restaurant | 238 Roman Road | 151 yd | |
| Blu Ivy Cafe | Block C, 24 Stoneway Walk | 214 yd | |
| Fish & Chips | 1 St James's Avenue | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel & Crown | Angel And Crown Public House, 170 Roman Road | 151 yd | |
| The Crown | 223 Grove Road | 282 yd | |
| The Victoria | 110 Grove Road | 387 yd | |
| The Palm Tree | 127 Grove Road | 461 yd | |
| Approach Tavern | 47 Approach Road | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anondo Bazar | 98 Roman Road | 389 yd | |
| Star Grill | 131a Roman Road | 416 yd | |
| Chai Indian Kitchen | 123 Roman Road | 416 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 101 Grove Road | 461 yd | |
| Sang Lee (UK) Ltd | 367 Roman Road | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 250a Globe Road | 540 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 936 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 957 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 420-430 Mile End Road | 981 yd | |
| Tesco Express 2400 | 193-197 Mile End Road | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gatehouse School SEWARDSTONE ROAD | 257 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Bow Wharf) GROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 276 yd |
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 291 yd |
| Bonner Primary School STAINSBURY STREET | 296 yd | |
| Raines Foundation Upper School APPROACH ROAD | 457 yd | |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 512 yd |
| Harpley School (Closed) Globe Road | 790 yd | |
| York Hall Leisure Centre YORK HALL YORK HALL OLD FORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 798 yd |
| Town Hall Hotel TOWN HALL HOTEL TOWN HALL HOTEL PATRIOT SQUARE | swimming pool | 799 yd |
| Q Motion Health & Fitness Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE GODWARD SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 878 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 239.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 205.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.