E3 2EA is in Stock Chase, London and Tower Hamlets district. E3 2EA is located in the Bow 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 Stock Chase, London, E3 2EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 2GT, E3 2GR, E3 2ED, E3 2GS, E3 2GN, E3 2EZ, E3 2GP, E3 2GQ, E3 2EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E3 2EA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 47.3% | -7.0% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 45.7% | 52.7% | 7.0% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 2EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 79.8% 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 | 66.5% | 79.8% | 13.3% | 37.9% | 41.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.2% | 15.5% | -10.7% | 44.2% | -28.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (96.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.7% | 67.6% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 19.2% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 29% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 3.1% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -9.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around E3 2EA this area, 1.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 77.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 1.7% | -11.4% | 18.2% | -16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 5.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 9.2% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.2% | 77.7% | 18.5% | 33.8% | 43.9% |
| Other | 6.3% | 4.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.7% 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 | 19.6% | 2.3% | -17.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 58.7% | 73.7% | 15.0% | 81.4% | -7.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 57.5% 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 | 64.8% | 57.5% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 28.4% | 20.6% | 6.1% | 22.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.2% | 6.1% | -9.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63% | 57% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 16.3% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.5% | 10.3% | -3.2% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 7.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.6% | 9.1% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 6.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 7.1% | 0.4% | 6.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.7% | 37.2% | 24.5% |
| Christian | 24.1% | 46.2% | -22.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around E3 2EA was 160.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.5% higher than the Bow East average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
E3 2EA has the 25th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bow East and the 310th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Bundocks Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £419,000 | 2021-02-12 | £358,151 |
| 13 Bundocks Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £398,050 | 2021-02-12 | £340,244 |
| 4, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2001-03-29 | £252,072 |
E3 2EA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 164 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| 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 | 882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,676 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 | 1,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Ford Infants' School Wrights Road , E3 5LD | - not rated | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Junior Mixed School Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | - not rated | 496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Junior School Coborn Street , E3 2AB | - not rated | 512 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Infant School Coborn Street , Bow E3 2AB | - not rated | 512 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Primary School Coborn Street , Bow E3 2AB | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 447 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Science Academy East London Three Mill Lane , E3 3DU | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,565 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 | 1,517 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,499 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,837 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,404 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,538 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 450 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 475 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Opal College London Bow House , 153-159 Bow Road E3 2SE | - not rated | 559 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian Hearts Academy 221 Bow Road , E3 2SJ | - not rated | 759 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherry Trees School 68 Campbell Road , Bow E3 4EA | - not rated | 846 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Green Cafe | 137a Tredegar Road | 96 yd | |
| Atalian Servest Food Company | East London Transport Bow Garage, Fairfield Road | 218 yd | |
| Sultan Sofrasi | 72 Parnell Road | 273 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 600 Roman Road | 309 yd | |
| Burgers Box | 618 Roman Road | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Goose | 112 Anglo Road | 209 yd | |
| The Little Driver | 125 Bow Road | 465 yd | |
| Albert | Albert Public House, 74 St Stephens Road | 514 yd | |
| The Lighthouse | 421 Wick Lane | 583 yd | |
| The Bow Bells | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DZRT | 622 Roman Road | 309 yd | |
| Saucy Kipper Fish Bar | 626 Roman Road | 309 yd | |
| Sweet Talkers Dessert | 633 Roman Road | 345 yd | |
| Mooboo Bubble Tea | 585 Roman Road | 378 yd | |
| Combow | 590 Roman Road | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 378 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 394 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 465 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 513 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 454 yd | |
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| Bobby Moore Academy Siding Street | artificial grass pitch | 1,002 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.