Paton Close is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 2QE 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 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Paton Close, London, E3 2QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 2QT, E3 2QB, E3 2ZZ, E3 2XN, E3 3AA, E3 2SG, E3 2TL, E3 3EF, E3 3EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E3 2QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 50.2% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 52.9% | 49.8% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 2QE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 83.4% 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 | 73.3% | 83.4% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 45.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.1% | 12.2% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -32.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -7.4% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 56.2% | 53.2% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 36.9% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 9.9% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2QE this area, 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 74.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7% | 5% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 10.5% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.7% | 74.6% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 40.8% |
| Other | 8.9% | 0% | -8.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.2% 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 | 14.2% | 11.1% | -3.1% | 1.1% | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| White | 66.5% | 65.2% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -16.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 58.1% 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 | 66.2% | 58.1% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -25.1% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 22.2% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 16.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.9% | 8.9% | -2.0% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65% | 58.1% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -25.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 12.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.9% | 15.3% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 12.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 9.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 3.9% | -6.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 10.6% | 0.6% | 10.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 28.2% | 46.2% | -18.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 12.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paton Close was 273.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 102.2% higher than the Bow East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Paton Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Bow East and the 158th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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 51 Theatre Building, 1 Paton Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-10-29 | £362,687 |
| Flat 4 Theatre Building, 1 Paton Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,150 | 2022-01-10 | £93,522 |
| Flat 45 Theatre Building, 1 Paton Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-04-30 | £311,027 |
| Flat 36 Theatre Building, 1 Paton Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2018-06-29 | £389,717 |
| Flat 18 Theatre Building, 1 Paton Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2018-04-27 | £408,190 |
The percentage of student residents living in E3 2QE 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 | 111 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 485 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,121 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 | 2,260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Agnes RC Primary School Rainhill Way , Bow E3 3ER | 4out of 4 | 314 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Primary School Wellington Way , Bow E3 4NE | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Primary School Coborn Street , Bow E3 2AB | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Palace Primary School St Leonard's Street , Bow E3 3BT | 4out of 4 | 610 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clara Grant Primary School Knapp Road , Bow E3 4BU | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 553 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 813 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,126 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,520 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,014 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,509 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 | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,249 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,623 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,334 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 414 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 426 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | 4out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 926 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Upper Cafe | Phoenix Upper School, 2 Paton Close | 30 yd | |
| Myra Grill | 163 Bow Road | 104 yd | |
| Root 25 | 116b Bow Road | 122 yd | |
| Grounded | 92 Bow Road | 147 yd | |
| Original Taste | 74 Bow Road | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bow Bells | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 96 yd | |
| Goppa's Kitchen | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 96 yd | |
| The Little Driver | 125 Bow Road | 305 yd | |
| The Green Goose | 112 Anglo Road | 737 yd | |
| The Coborn | 6-8 Coborn Road | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFC Espresso | 8 Stroudley Walk | 336 yd | |
| Bun & Sum | 4 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 431 yd | |
| Ranchos | 13 Bow Triangle Business Centre, Eleanor Street | 524 yd | |
| Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy | 36 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 592 yd | |
| Ranna | 46 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 305 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 513 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hancock Road | 748 yd | |
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 908 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 72 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 524 yd | |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 649 yd |
| Ian Mikardo High School WILLIAM GUY GARDENS | tennis courts | 676 yd |
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 885 yd | |
| Marner Primary School DEVAS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 913 yd |
| Bow School TWELVETREES CRESCENT | tennis courts | 1,033 yd |
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,072 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 | 98.2% |
| 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 | 85.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.