Parnell Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 2JF 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 2005-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parnell Road, London, E3 2JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 2JD, E3 2QQ, E3 2LR, E3 2LY, E3 2LP, E3 2LU, E3 2LJ, E3 5PW, E3 2JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 2JF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 58.5% | 53.6% | -4.9% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 41.5% | 46.4% | 4.9% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 2JF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.9% 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 | 52.2% | 59.9% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 22.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23% | 21.3% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 12.9% | 6.8% | -6.1% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.2% | 45.2% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 31.5% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 13.3% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 0.8% | -3.7% | 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.
In the area around E3 2JF this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.4% | 28.9% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 7.4% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 8.8% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 40.2% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.1% 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 | 13.8% | 16.2% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 15.1% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.6% | 4.6% | -6.0% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 60.2% | 65.1% | 4.9% | 81.4% | -16.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 69.3% 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 | 73.6% | 69.3% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 13% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 7.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.4% | 68.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 21.3% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 2.5% | -15.4% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 21.5% | 6.5% | 15.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 11.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parnell Road was 54.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.8% lower than the Bow East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parnell Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bow East and the 88th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131 Parnell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £521,150 | 2024-09-30 | £449,409 |
| 131 Parnell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £471,000 | 2019-12-06 | £426,282 |
| 37 131 Parnell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2012-08-07 | £409,549 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,301 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 | 397 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Junior Mixed School Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | - not rated | 397 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Primary School Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | - not rated | 450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | 4out of 4 | 450 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olga Primary School Lanfranc Road , Bow E3 5DN | 3out of 4 | 890 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 | 172 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 4out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 3out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Science Academy East London Three Mill Lane , E3 3DU | - not rated | 1,937 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 | 1,874 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,040 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,085 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,092 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,454 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 | 1,087 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,461 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,032 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Opal College London Bow House , 153-159 Bow Road E3 2SE | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian Hearts Academy 221 Bow Road , E3 2SJ | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Sixth Form Centre Cassland Building , Cassland Road E9 5BX | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mogul's Kitchen | 609 Roman Road | 277 yd | |
| Accent Catering | 64 Parnell Road | 310 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 600 Roman Road | 311 yd | |
| Burgers Box | 618 Roman Road | 311 yd | |
| Flavas Pizza & Peri Peri Chicken | 612 Roman Road | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Arms | 460 Old Ford Road | 384 yd | |
| The Italian Job | Castle House, 129 Cadogan Terrace | 426 yd | |
| The Green Goose | 112 Anglo Road | 491 yd | |
| The Lighthouse | 421 Wick Lane | 513 yd | |
| Albert | Albert Public House, 74 St Stephens Road | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Talkers Dessert | 633 Roman Road | 277 yd | |
| DZRT | 622 Roman Road | 311 yd | |
| Saucy Kipper Fish Bar | 626 Roman Road | 311 yd | |
| What’s on the menu Ish | Unit 2 Ground Floor, Crown Close Business Centre, 2 Crown Close | 312 yd | |
| Mooboo Bubble Tea | 585 Roman Road | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 380 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 499 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 475 yd |
| Victoria Park CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST ST MARKS GATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 635 yd |
| Bobby Moore Academy Siding Street | artificial grass pitch | 688 yd |
| West Ham United Fc (London Stadium) Olympic Stadium Olympic Stadium | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 1,037 yd | |
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 1,041 yd |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,068 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 | 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.09 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.09 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.06 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.