Garrison Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 2FF 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 2004-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Garrison Road, London, E3 2FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 2SQ, E3 2RH, E3 2RL, E3 2SN, E3 2ST, E3 2SS, E3 2SU, E3 2SR, E3 2SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 2FF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 61.7% of the population 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 | 54.3% | 61.7% | 7.4% | 51.0% | 10.7% |
| Male | 45.7% | 38.3% | -7.4% | 49.0% | -10.7% |
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 2FF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.2% 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 | 60.1% | 55.2% | -4.9% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25% | 33.6% | 8.6% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 35.2% | 50.8% | 15.6% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 36.4% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 7% | -9.6% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4.3% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 32.4% | 19% | -13.4% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 10.9% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 17.5% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 40.9% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 10.1% | 2.9% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.4% 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 | 28.1% | 36.2% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 35.1% |
| Chinese | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 47.7% | 38.4% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -43.0% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 69.7% 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 | 68.8% | 69.7% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.1% | 16.8% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 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 | 65.8% | 69.7% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 21.6% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 4.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 1.6% | -18.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 17.8% | 46.2% | -28.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 46.5% | 6.5% | 40.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garrison Road was 124.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.6% lower than the Bow East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Garrison Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bow East and the 318th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% 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 4 Apollo House Garrison Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-08-02 | £366,855 |
| 5 Garrison Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2024-04-26 | £764,162 |
| Flat 1 Apollo House Garrison Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2016-12-22 | £373,949 |
| Flat 2 Apollo House Garrison Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2016-05-31 | £373,385 |
| Flat 3 Apollo House Garrison Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2015-11-11 | £419,394 |
E3 2FF 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 E3 2FF 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 | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,067 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 | 1,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,256 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 | 491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Junior Mixed School Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | - not rated | 491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Primary School Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | - not rated | 546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | 4out of 4 | 546 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Junior School Coborn Street , E3 2AB | - not rated | 797 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 241 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 4out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Science Academy East London Three Mill Lane , E3 3DU | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,439 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,104 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 | 877 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,253 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,263 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opal College London Bow House , 153-159 Bow Road E3 2SE | - not rated | 733 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 747 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 771 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian Hearts Academy 221 Bow Road , E3 2SJ | - not rated | 842 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherry Trees School 68 Campbell Road , Bow E3 4EA | - not rated | 1,083 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Sofrasi | 72 Parnell Road | 94 yd | |
| Accent Catering | 64 Parnell Road | 119 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 600 Roman Road | 187 yd | |
| Burgers Box | 618 Roman Road | 187 yd | |
| Flavas Pizza & Peri Peri Chicken | 612 Roman Road | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lighthouse | 421 Wick Lane | 317 yd | |
| The Green Goose | 112 Anglo Road | 318 yd | |
| Albert | Albert Public House, 74 St Stephens Road | 571 yd | |
| Eleanor Arms | 460 Old Ford Road | 640 yd | |
| Young Prince | 448 Roman Road | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DZRT | 622 Roman Road | 187 yd | |
| Saucy Kipper Fish Bar | 626 Roman Road | 187 yd | |
| Sweet Talkers Dessert | 633 Roman Road | 210 yd | |
| What’s on the menu Ish | Unit 2 Ground Floor, Crown Close Business Centre, 2 Crown Close | 282 yd | |
| Mooboo Bubble Tea | 585 Roman Road | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 379 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 473 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 736 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 808 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Bobby Moore Academy Siding Street | artificial grass pitch | 713 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 751 yd | |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| West Ham United Fc (London Stadium) Olympic Stadium Olympic Stadium | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Victoria Park CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST ST MARKS GATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,031 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 | 63.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 63.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 63.6% |
| 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 | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 66.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.