Addington Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 2BP is located in the Bow West 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 Addington Road, London, E3 2BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 2AX, E3 2AR, E3 2AF, E3 2AQ, E3 2GJ, E3 2AS, E3 2SA, E3 2EE, E3 2AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E3 2BP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.8% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51% | 49.3% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 E3 2BP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.4% 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 | 62.5% | 60.4% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 22.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.3% | 23.8% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 8.3% | 5.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 45.6% | 54.3% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 29% | -9.9% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 9% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 51.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 14.7% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 7.1% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 7.7% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 13.3% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.4% | 51.6% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 17.8% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2.7% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.9% 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 | 24.4% | 27% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 25.9% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 1.5% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 53.3% | 47.9% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -33.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 66.3% 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 | 65.9% | 66.3% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 9.7% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.8% | 12.2% | -6.6% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 5.7% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.2% | 66.5% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 18.5% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 4.5% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16% | 4.8% | -11.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 28.8% | 46.2% | -17.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 29.8% | 6.5% | 23.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Addington Road was 585.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 333.9% higher than the Bow East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Addington Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Bow East and the 42nd highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 276.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Addington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2019-05-01 | £304,278 |
| 20 Addington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2017-09-29 | £389,717 |
| 40 Addington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2015-11-30 | £227,266 |
| 66 Addington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2014-11-14 | £256,033 |
| 66 Addington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,995 | 2006-11-24 | £260,589 |
| Full-Time Employee | 137 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Other | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,899 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 | 2,096 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Primary School Coborn Street , Bow E3 2AB | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Primary School Wellington Way , Bow E3 4NE | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes RC Primary School Rainhill Way , Bow E3 3ER | 4out of 4 | 539 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | 4out of 4 | 711 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olga Primary School Lanfranc Road , Bow E3 5DN | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 709 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | 3out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 4out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,183 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,576 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,255 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,267 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,474 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,739 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,497 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 223 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 234 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 772 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | 4out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Bite Cafe and Sandwich Bar | 123 Bow Road | 125 yd | |
| Original Grill | Railway Arch, 557 Arnold Road | 165 yd | |
| Original Taste | 74 Bow Road | 180 yd | |
| Grounded | 92 Bow Road | 223 yd | |
| Phoenix Upper Cafe | Phoenix Upper School, 2 Paton Close | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Driver | 125 Bow Road | 125 yd | |
| The Bow Bells | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 269 yd | |
| Goppa's Kitchen | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 269 yd | |
| The Coborn | 6-8 Coborn Road | 529 yd | |
| The Green Goose | 112 Anglo Road | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bun & Sum | 4 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 407 yd | |
| Ranchos | 13 Bow Triangle Business Centre, Eleanor Street | 498 yd | |
| PFC Espresso | 8 Stroudley Walk | 549 yd | |
| Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy | 36 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 559 yd | |
| Ranna | 46 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 125 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 290 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 694 yd | |
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 716 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hancock Road | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 192 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 281 yd | |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 406 yd |
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Ian Mikardo High School WILLIAM GUY GARDENS | tennis courts | 883 yd |
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 919 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.11 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.