Tamar Close is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 2QY 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 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tamar Close, London, E3 2QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 2QZ, E3 2RY, E3 2RZ, E3 2RT, E3 2DH, E3 2QQ, E3 2RH, E3 2RN, E3 2LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 2QY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60.3% of the population 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 | 56.6% | 60.3% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 9.3% |
| Male | 43.4% | 39.7% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -9.3% |
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 2QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55% 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 | 48.6% | 55% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 28.9% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 8.7% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.1% | 43.9% | 7.8% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 30.9% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 12.2% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 8.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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 2QY this area, 32.3% 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 | 38.9% | 32.3% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 10.6% | -8.2% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 9.2% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 18.4% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 27.6% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.4% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.8% 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 | 16.1% | 22.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 21.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 8% | 5.4% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 58.6% | 44.8% | -13.8% | 81.4% | -36.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 76.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.8% | 12.6% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.5% | 76.7% | 3.2% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 19.1% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 0.4% | -21.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.3% | 37.2% | -14.9% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 30.4% | 6.5% | 23.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tamar Close was 336.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 150.7% higher than the Bow East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tamar Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bow East and the 111th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Tamar Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2014-05-23 | £633,103 |
| 1 Tamar Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2002-07-26 | £1,967,143 |
| 10 Tamar Close, London, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £94,000 | 1998-10-02 | £493,097 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,250 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 | 1,519 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 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 | 2,274 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 | 409 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Junior Mixed School Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | - not rated | 409 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Primary School Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | - not rated | 469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | 4out of 4 | 469 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Junior School Coborn Street , E3 2AB | - not rated | 888 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 78 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 4out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Science Academy East London Three Mill Lane , E3 3DU | - not rated | 1,730 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | - not rated | 1,802 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 | 1,737 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,827 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 |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,268 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 | 955 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,226 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,338 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 | 872 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 902 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Opal College London Bow House , 153-159 Bow Road E3 2SE | - not rated | 916 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian Hearts Academy 221 Bow Road , E3 2SJ | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherry Trees School 68 Campbell Road , Bow E3 4EA | - not rated | 1,257 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent Catering | 64 Parnell Road | 117 yd | |
| Mogul's Kitchen | 609 Roman Road | 146 yd | |
| Sultan Sofrasi | 72 Parnell Road | 161 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 600 Roman Road | 161 yd | |
| Burgers Box | 618 Roman Road | 161 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Goose | 112 Anglo Road | 361 yd | |
| The Lighthouse | 421 Wick Lane | 365 yd | |
| Eleanor Arms | 460 Old Ford Road | 503 yd | |
| Albert | Albert Public House, 74 St Stephens Road | 515 yd | |
| The Italian Job | Castle House, 129 Cadogan Terrace | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Talkers Dessert | 633 Roman Road | 146 yd | |
| DZRT | 622 Roman Road | 161 yd | |
| Saucy Kipper Fish Bar | 626 Roman Road | 161 yd | |
| What’s on the menu Ish | Unit 2 Ground Floor, Crown Close Business Centre, 2 Crown Close | 215 yd | |
| Mooboo Bubble Tea | 585 Roman Road | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 329 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 448 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 894 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 498 yd |
| Bobby Moore Academy Siding Street | artificial grass pitch | 667 yd |
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| Victoria Park CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST ST MARKS GATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 847 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 876 yd | |
| West Ham United Fc (London Stadium) Olympic Stadium Olympic Stadium | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 926 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 119 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.