Roach Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 2PA 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 Roach Road, London, E3 2PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 2GZ, E3 2LX, E3 2NY, E3 2NZ, E3 2GY, E3 2ZQ, E3 2NU, E3 2PF, E3 2PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E3 2PA 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 | 40.4% | 47.3% | 6.9% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 59.6% | 52.7% | -6.9% | 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 2PA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.6% 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 | 73.1% | 72.6% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 34.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.9% | 21.4% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -22.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (95.5%) 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 | 57.8% | 68.4% | 10.6% | 48.4% | 20.0% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 27.1% | -9.1% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -8.7% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 2PA this area, 2.7% 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 80.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 1% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 3% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 10.7% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.7% | 80.6% | 18.9% | 33.8% | 46.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 0.9% | -3.7% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 0.9% | -3.7% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 70.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% | 81.4% | -4.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 60.6% 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 | 65.6% | 60.6% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| European Union | 13.8% | 20.8% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 14.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 6.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.9% | 60.4% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 14.6% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 13.1% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.5% | 6.7% | -4.8% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 5.2% | -9.5% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.1% | 37.2% | 27.9% |
| Christian | 20.5% | 46.2% | -25.7% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roach Road was 280.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 108.6% higher than the Bow East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Roach Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bow East and the 150th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.8%.

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 205 Legacy House, 4A Roach Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2025-08-26 | £632,887 |
| Flat 402 Legacy House, 4A Roach Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2025-03-28 | £512,246 |
| Flat 506 Legacy House, 4A Roach Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2025-03-25 | £538,741 |
| Flat 509 Legacy House, 4A Roach Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-06-12 | £411,653 |
| Flat 302 Legacy House, 4A Roach Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2024-04-12 | £552,220 |
E3 2PA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
E3 2PA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 192 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,580 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 1,830 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 | 2,363 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,510 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossbourne Riverside Academy East Bay Lane , E15 2GW | 4out of 4 | 602 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gainsborough Primary School Berkshire Road , E9 5ND | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Infants' School Wrights Road , E3 5LD | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Junior Mixed School Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Primary School Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | - not rated | 1,202 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 | 828 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 4out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Science Academy East London Three Mill Lane , E3 3DU | - not rated | 1,916 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | - not rated | 1,982 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 | 1,406 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,561 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,543 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 | 735 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 2,662 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,662 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,390 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Opal College London Bow House , 153-159 Bow Road E3 2SE | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ickburgh School Kenworthy Road , Hackney E9 5RB | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| UK Community College Broadway Chambers , 2 Broadway E15 4QS | - not rated | 1,565 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule Zero | 3 Succession Walk | 16 yd | |
| Lucky Chip | 7 Roach Road | 25 yd | |
| Your Local Food & Wine (Nurka Limited) | Unit 137, 4 Roach Road, London | 127 yd | |
| Cafe Mai | Unit 403, 4 Schwartz Wharf | 202 yd | |
| flying spud | Unit 8 Hamlet Industrial Estate, 96 White Post Lane | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanterna | 6 Wyke Road | 103 yd | |
| Howling Hops | Unit 9a, Queens Yard, 43 White Post Lane | 351 yd | |
| Hurk Ltd, HWK Ltd | Unit 8, 29 White Post Lane | 449 yd | |
| The Italian Job | Castle House, 129 Cadogan Terrace | 469 yd | |
| Grow Hackney | Right Hand Side Unit 4, 98 Wallis Road | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Leap Brands Ltd. | Flat 406, Whitemantle Court, 25 Rookwood Way | 200 yd | |
| Run The Box | Unit 3-4, 96 White Post Lane | 286 yd | |
| Fabwick | Unit 4a, Queens Yard, 43 White Post Lane | 348 yd | |
| Wicked Fish | Queens Yard, White Post Lane | 350 yd | |
| Kottu House LND Ltd | Unit 9a, Queens Yard, 43 White Post Lane | 351 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bobby Moore Academy Siding Street | artificial grass pitch | 189 yd |
| West Ham United Fc (London Stadium) Olympic Stadium Olympic Stadium | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 394 yd |
| The Copper Box Arena | health and fitness suite | 502 yd |
| Gainsborough Playing Fields Gainsborough Playing Fields Gainsborough Playing Fields EAST BAY LANE | artificial grass pitch | 721 yd |
| London Aquatics Centre AQUATIC CENTRE AQUATIC CENTRE QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 793 yd |
| Victoria Park CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST ST MARKS GATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 915 yd |
| Gymbox (Westfield Stratford) WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY MONTFICHET ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,008 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 94.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.