Payne Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 2FX 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 2014-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Payne Road, London, E3 2FX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 2PQ, E3 2PP, E3 2PJ, E3 2SP, E3 2TP, E3 2ZN, E3 2SJ, E3 3AX, E15 2GR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 2FX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 47.4% | 53.7% | 6.3% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 52.6% | 46.3% | -6.3% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 2FX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.3% 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 | 61.8% | 69.3% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 31.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25% | 18.3% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -25.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 4.5% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 53.7% | 59.1% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 10.7% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 28.3% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 2FX this area, 7.5% 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 61.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 7.5% | -9.6% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 4.5% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 14.5% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.7% | 61.5% | 14.8% | 33.8% | 27.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.5% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52% 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 | 26.9% | 25.8% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 24.7% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 7% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 55.4% | 52% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -29.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, just 48.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.3% | 48.7% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -34.5% |
| European Union | 13.1% | 24.8% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 18.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.4% | 12.2% | -3.2% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.4% | 48.5% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| 10+ Years | 8.6% | 24.2% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 14.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 12.1% | 8.1% | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.3% | 6.1% | -12.2% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 9% | 1.5% | 7.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 24.7% | 46.2% | -21.5% |
| Muslim | 28.1% | 6.5% | 21.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Payne Road was 292.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 117.6% higher than the Bow East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Payne Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bow East and the 142nd highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 825.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 15, Nougat Court, 8 Taylor Place Payne Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2018-01-11 | £457,724 |
| Flat 16, Nougat Court, 8 Taylor Place Payne Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2018-01-11 | £457,724 |
| Flat 13, Nougat Court, 8 Taylor Place Payne Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2017-06-30 | £678,793 |
| Flat 14, Nougat Court, 8 Taylor Place Payne Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2017-06-30 | £678,793 |
| Flat 9, Nougat Court, 8 Taylor Place Payne Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2015-05-22 | £475,891 |
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 495 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 4out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Palace Primary School St Leonard's Street , Bow E3 3BT | 3out of 4 | 340 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes RC Primary School Rainhill Way , Bow E3 3ER | 4out of 4 | 391 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 360 5 Sugar House Lane , E15 2QS | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Primary School Wellington Way , Bow E3 4NE | 4out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marner Primary School Devas Street , Bow E3 3LL | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Science Academy East London Three Mill Lane , E3 3DU | - not rated | 751 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | - not rated | 823 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 1,044 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | 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 | 868 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 | 1,195 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,617 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,232 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 | 744 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 1,797 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Hearts Academy 221 Bow Road , E3 2SJ | - not rated | 109 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Opal College London Bow House , 153-159 Bow Road E3 2SE | - not rated | 366 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | - not rated | 651 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo High School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Cherry Trees School 68 Campbell Road , Bow E3 4EA | - not rated | 685 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 4 Payne Road | 52 yd | |
| Myra Grill | 163 Bow Road | 304 yd | |
| Root 25 | 116b Bow Road | 366 yd | |
| Phoenix Upper Cafe | Phoenix Upper School, 2 Paton Close | 408 yd | |
| Stroudley PFC & Grill | 6 Stroudley Walk | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bow Bells | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 441 yd | |
| Goppa's Kitchen | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 441 yd | |
| Jim & Tonic | 133 High Street, Stratford | 591 yd | |
| The Little Driver | 125 Bow Road | 682 yd | |
| The Lighthouse | 421 Wick Lane | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFC Espresso | 8 Stroudley Walk | 441 yd | |
| Mash and Flip, The Pac Guy, Wraps & Salads | Unit 3a, 39 Autumn Street | 700 yd | |
| Bun & Sum | 4 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 769 yd | |
| The Burger Cafe | 16 Abbey Lane, Stratford | 770 yd | |
| Ranchos | 13 Bow Triangle Business Centre, Eleanor Street | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hancock Road | 536 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 682 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 889 yd | |
| Tesco Express Stratford | 164 - 168 High Street, Stratford | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 428 yd |
| Ian Mikardo High School WILLIAM GUY GARDENS | tennis courts | 676 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 894 yd | |
| Marner Primary School DEVAS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 932 yd |
| Bow School TWELVETREES CRESCENT | tennis courts | 957 yd |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,019 yd |
| West Ham United Fc (London Stadium) Olympic Stadium Olympic Stadium | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 78.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.3% |
| 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 | 53.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.39 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.31 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.