Parnell Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 2RS 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 Parnell Road, London, E3 2RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 2HB, E3 2HA, E3 2RL, E3 2HZ, E3 2RD, E3 2RW, E3 2SQ, E3 2RH, E3 2FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E3 2RS 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 2RS, 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 Parnell Road 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.
Parnell Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Parnell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2025-03-31 | £393,016 |
| 23 Parnell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-05-12 | £364,684 |
| 35 Parnell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £453,000 | 2023-03-17 | £399,679 |
| 1 Parnell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £554,000 | 2022-11-03 | £464,491 |
| 53 Parnell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-04-14 | £349,285 |
E3 2RS 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 2RS 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 | 1,061 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 | 1,685 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,131 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 | 393 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Junior Mixed School Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | - not rated | 393 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Primary School Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | - not rated | 443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | 4out of 4 | 443 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Junior School Coborn Street , E3 2AB | - not rated | 686 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 | 237 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 4out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Science Academy East London Three Mill Lane , E3 3DU | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | - not rated | 1,676 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 | 1,668 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 | 1,756 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,377 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,051 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 | 998 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,369 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,385 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 | 655 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 683 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Opal College London Bow House , 153-159 Bow Road E3 2SE | - not rated | 729 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian Hearts Academy 221 Bow Road , E3 2SJ | - not rated | 879 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherry Trees School 68 Campbell Road , Bow E3 4EA | - not rated | 1,049 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Sofrasi | 72 Parnell Road | 60 yd | |
| Accent Catering | 64 Parnell Road | 103 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 600 Roman Road | 114 yd | |
| Burgers Box | 618 Roman Road | 114 yd | |
| Flavas Pizza & Peri Peri Chicken | 612 Roman Road | 114 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Goose | 112 Anglo Road | 192 yd | |
| The Lighthouse | 421 Wick Lane | 444 yd | |
| Albert | Albert Public House, 74 St Stephens Road | 459 yd | |
| Eleanor Arms | 460 Old Ford Road | 570 yd | |
| Young Prince | 448 Roman Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DZRT | 622 Roman Road | 114 yd | |
| Saucy Kipper Fish Bar | 626 Roman Road | 114 yd | |
| Sweet Talkers Dessert | 633 Roman Road | 150 yd | |
| Mooboo Bubble Tea | 585 Roman Road | 273 yd | |
| Combow | 590 Roman Road | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 273 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 354 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 677 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 722 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 470 yd |
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 659 yd | |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| Bobby Moore Academy Siding Street | artificial grass pitch | 830 yd |
| West Ham United Fc (London Stadium) Olympic Stadium Olympic Stadium | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Victoria Park CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST ST MARKS GATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,039 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 53.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.