Old Ford Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E2 9QD 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 Old Ford Road, London, E2 9QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E2 9PW, E2 0NW, E2 9JU, E2 0NN, E2 9LY, E2 0TF, E2 0NH, E2 0TE, E2 9NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E2 9QD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 49% | 53.3% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 51% | 46.7% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E2 9QD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53.8% | 60.8% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 22.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 29.3% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 | 51.4% | 44.3% | -7.1% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 36.2% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 11% | 13.3% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.6% | 13.3% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 7.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 11.7% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 16.1% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 47.2% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 13.4% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.8% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% 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 | 8.6% | 12.4% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 11.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 73.8% | 68.4% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 69.5% 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 | 76.2% | 69.5% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 10% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 7.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.3% | 69.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 17.7% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 4.3% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 1.9% | -8.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 17.1% | 6.5% | 10.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Ford Road was 188.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.8% higher than the Bethnal Green East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Ford Road has the 34th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Bethnal Green East and the 258th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 144.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135 Old Ford Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £852,500 | 2024-08-30 | £811,374 |
| 107 Old Ford Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £970,000 | 2022-04-22 | £905,015 |
| 91 Old Ford Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2022-02-28 | £877,685 |
| 135 Old Ford Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2017-03-14 | £774,168 |
| 91 Old Ford Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2016-01-15 | £992,044 |
E2 9QD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 572 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,598 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 | 1,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School Bonner Road , Bethnal Green E2 9JY | 3out of 4 | 160 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Peel Grove , Bethnal Green E2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Globe Primary School Gawber Street , Bethnal Green E2 0JH | 4out of 4 | 298 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonner Primary School Stainsbury Street , Bethnal Green E2 0NF | 4out of 4 | 301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mowlem Primary School Mowlem Street , Bishops Way E2 9HE | 4out of 4 | 341 yd | Community 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 | 4out of 4 | 660 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park Hyde Road , N1 5JU | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,328 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,409 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,814 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,925 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,559 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,903 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,970 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,287 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,805 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 380 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 626 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Paris | 74 Bonner Street | 172 yd | |
| Fish & Chips | 1 St James's Avenue | 180 yd | |
| Bottlejob | 65 Roman Road | 279 yd | |
| Grill 'n' Go | 129 Roman Road | 279 yd | |
| On The Grill, Moe's Pizza, Moe's Indian, Moe's Grill | 89 Roman Road | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach Tavern | 47 Approach Road | 144 yd | |
| The Camel Public House | The Camel Public House, 277 Globe Road | 328 yd | |
| The Florist Arms | Florists Arms Public House, 255 Globe Road | 328 yd | |
| Angel & Crown | Angel And Crown Public House, 170 Roman Road | 370 yd | |
| Satan's Whiskers | 343 Cambridge Heath Road | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Grill | 131a Roman Road | 279 yd | |
| Chai Indian Kitchen | 123 Roman Road | 279 yd | |
| Anondo Bazar | 98 Roman Road | 309 yd | |
| Suey Hong | 252 Globe Road | 328 yd | |
| Perfetto Pizza | Ground, 391 Cambridge Heath Road | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 250a Globe Road | 375 yd | |
| Tesco | 452 Hackney Road | 691 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 291 Cambridge Heath Road | 697 yd | |
| Iceland | 444-446 Bethnal Green Road | 747 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Metro, 361-363 Bethnal Green Road | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Raines Foundation Upper School APPROACH ROAD | 93 yd | |
| Bonner Primary School STAINSBURY STREET | 218 yd | |
| Gatehouse School SEWARDSTONE ROAD | 287 yd | |
| Town Hall Hotel TOWN HALL HOTEL TOWN HALL HOTEL PATRIOT SQUARE | swimming pool | 411 yd |
| York Hall Leisure Centre YORK HALL YORK HALL OLD FORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 423 yd |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| Beatrice Tate School (Closed) St. Jude's Road | 555 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Bow Wharf) GROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 604 yd |
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Cambridge Heath) 303 - 310 303 - 310 Hare Row | health and fitness suite | 687 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.