Ordell Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 2HF 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 2009-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ordell Road, London, E3 2HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 2DS, E3 2HN, E3 2ET, E3 2EQ, E3 2DL, E3 2GT, E3 2GR, E3 2FN, E3 2FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E3 2HF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.4% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.6% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 2HF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.6% 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% | 67.6% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 29.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 23.3% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -20.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 58.9% | 55.1% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 29.5% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 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 50.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 10.7% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 7.6% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 12.1% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 12.9% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.6% | 50.4% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 16.6% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.8% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.5% 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 | 15.7% | 25.4% | 9.7% | 1.1% | 24.3% |
| Chinese | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 4.2% | -2.4% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 9.4% | 8.1% | -1.3% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 52.6% | 40.5% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -40.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 61.6% 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 | 72.1% | 61.6% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -21.6% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 10.2% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 14.8% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.4% | 61.6% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -21.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 21.8% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 7.4% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 5.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 3.5% | -7.0% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 28.2% | 46.2% | -18.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 35.2% | 6.5% | 28.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ordell Road was 138.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.1% higher than the Bow East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ordell Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bow East and the 346th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.

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 1 Brecon House, 11 Ordell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-09-05 | £293,196 |
| Flat 3 Brecon House, 11 Ordell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2023-04-14 | £301,744 |
| Flat 7 Brecon House, 11 Ordell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-03-21 | £388,209 |
| Flat 11 Brecon House, 11 Ordell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £109,750 | 2018-02-20 | £101,210 |
| Flat 12 Brecon House, 11 Ordell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £472,000 | 2018-01-29 | £432,092 |
E3 2HF 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 2HF 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 | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 876 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,589 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 | 1,893 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Junior School Coborn Street , E3 2AB | - not rated | 403 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Infant School Coborn Street , Bow E3 2AB | - not rated | 403 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Primary School Coborn Street , Bow E3 2AB | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Infants' School Wrights Road , E3 5LD | - not rated | 495 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Junior Mixed School Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | - not rated | 495 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 422 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 519 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Science Academy East London Three Mill Lane , E3 3DU | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 4out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,530 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 | 1,879 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,185 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,483 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,771 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 | 1,174 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,499 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,647 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 | 355 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 384 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Opal College London Bow House , 153-159 Bow Road E3 2SE | - not rated | 571 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian Hearts Academy 221 Bow Road , E3 2SJ | - not rated | 802 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherry Trees School 68 Campbell Road , Bow E3 4EA | - not rated | 810 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 | 127 yd | |
| Atalian Servest Food Company | East London Transport Bow Garage, Fairfield Road | 324 yd | |
| Sultan Sofrasi | 72 Parnell Road | 361 yd | |
| L Randolfi | 514 Roman Road | 372 yd | |
| Vinarius | 536 Roman Road | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Goose | 112 Anglo Road | 217 yd | |
| The Little Driver | 125 Bow Road | 412 yd | |
| Albert | Albert Public House, 74 St Stephens Road | 488 yd | |
| The Coborn | 6-8 Coborn Road | 496 yd | |
| The Lord Tredegar | 50 Lichfield Road | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combow | 590 Roman Road | 372 yd | |
| DZRT | 622 Roman Road | 375 yd | |
| Saucy Kipper Fish Bar | 626 Roman Road | 375 yd | |
| Mooboo Bubble Tea | 585 Roman Road | 390 yd | |
| Sweet Talkers Dessert | 633 Roman Road | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 370 yd | |
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 390 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 412 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 423 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 359 yd | |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 420 yd |
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 470 yd |
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 534 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 | 84.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.