Pancras Way is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 2RD 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 2005-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pancras Way, London, E3 2RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 2YD, E3 2SU, E3 2GQ, E3 2ST, E3 2SQ, E3 2RS, E3 2RL, E3 2HB, E3 2QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E3 2RD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.5% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 2RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.9% 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 | 60.3% | 62.9% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 25.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.6% | 27.5% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 0.6% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 4.8% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 54.8% | 56.5% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 27.4% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11.1% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 53.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 14.9% | -9.9% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 8.2% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 9.8% | 2.8% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 10.4% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 53.2% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 19.4% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.2% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.3% 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 | 18.4% | 26.2% | 7.8% | 1.1% | 25.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 3.2% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 53.1% | 46.3% | -6.8% | 81.4% | -35.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 62.4% 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 | 71.3% | 62.4% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 14.6% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 4% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.8% | 62.4% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 19.8% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 10.3% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 1.9% | -14.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 27.8% | 46.2% | -18.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 28.6% | 6.5% | 22.1% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pancras Way was 38.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.2% lower than the Bow East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pancras Way has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bow East and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Katherine Bell Tower, 52 Pancras Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-05-16 | £408,771 |
| Flat 1 Katherine Bell Tower, 52 Pancras Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-04-04 | £397,785 |
| Flat 6 Katherine Bell Tower, 52 Pancras Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2020-09-25 | £380,323 |
| Flat 7 Katherine Bell Tower, 52 Pancras Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2019-07-26 | £359,504 |
| Flat 13 Katherine Bell Tower, 52 Pancras Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2017-03-24 | £371,685 |
E3 2RD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E3 2RD 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 | 141 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 959 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,743 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,779 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 | 1,791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,159 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 | 493 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Junior Mixed School Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | - not rated | 493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Primary School Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | - not rated | 540 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | 4out of 4 | 540 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Junior School Coborn Street , E3 2AB | - not rated | 672 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 | 334 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Science Academy East London Three Mill Lane , E3 3DU | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 4out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,560 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 | 1,683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,484 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,973 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 | 940 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,702 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,299 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,379 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 | 612 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Opal College London Bow House , 153-159 Bow Road E3 2SE | - not rated | 626 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 635 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian Hearts Academy 221 Bow Road , E3 2SJ | - not rated | 770 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherry Trees School 68 Campbell Road , Bow E3 4EA | - not rated | 958 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atalian Servest Food Company | East London Transport Bow Garage, Fairfield Road | 126 yd | |
| Sultan Sofrasi | 72 Parnell Road | 146 yd | |
| Rainbow Green Cafe | 137a Tredegar Road | 186 yd | |
| Accent Catering | 64 Parnell Road | 194 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 600 Roman Road | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Goose | 112 Anglo Road | 251 yd | |
| The Lighthouse | 421 Wick Lane | 424 yd | |
| Albert | Albert Public House, 74 St Stephens Road | 548 yd | |
| The Little Driver | 125 Bow Road | 601 yd | |
| The Bow Bells | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DZRT | 622 Roman Road | 222 yd | |
| Saucy Kipper Fish Bar | 626 Roman Road | 222 yd | |
| Sweet Talkers Dessert | 633 Roman Road | 257 yd | |
| Mooboo Bubble Tea | 585 Roman Road | 371 yd | |
| Combow | 590 Roman Road | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 371 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 434 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 601 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 672 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 538 yd |
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 616 yd | |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 689 yd |
| Bobby Moore Academy Siding Street | artificial grass pitch | 839 yd |
| West Ham United Fc (London Stadium) Olympic Stadium Olympic Stadium | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 988 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.