Pancras Way is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 2SS 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 2005-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pancras Way, London, E3 2SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 2SR, E3 2ST, E3 2SL, E3 2SN, E3 2PY, E3 2SQ, E3 2SD, E3 2SU, E3 2FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 2SS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% 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 | 47.6% | 56.5% | 8.9% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 52.4% | 43.5% | -8.9% | 49.0% | -5.5% |
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 2SS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.1% 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 | 71.6% | 68.1% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 30.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.2% | 20.2% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -24.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 62.4% | 58.4% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 25.2% | 28.5% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 8.4% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 57.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 14.4% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 13.9% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.8% | 57.2% | 0.4% | 33.8% | 23.4% |
| Other | 6% | 0.5% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.5% 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 | 19% | 19.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 18.2% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 3.3% | -2.4% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 61.4% | 57.5% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -23.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 60.7% 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% | 60.7% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 14.5% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.9% | 15.9% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69% | 60.2% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| 10+ Years | 9% | 20.8% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 10.2% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 3.2% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 27.1% | 46.2% | -19.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 26.6% | 6.5% | 20.1% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pancras Way was 239.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.2% higher than the Bow East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pancras Way has the 14th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bow East and the 199th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 135.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 18 John Bell Tower East, 3 Pancras Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-10-21 | £342,244 |
| Flat 15 John Bell Tower East, 3 Pancras Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2024-10-11 | £292,619 |
| Flat 22 John Bell Tower East, 3 Pancras Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2020-01-16 | £377,634 |
| Flat 19 John Bell Tower East, 3 Pancras Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2019-07-31 | £307,470 |
| Flat 14 John Bell Tower East, 3 Pancras Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2018-03-21 | £335,188 |
The percentage of student residents living in E3 2SS 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 | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,001 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 | 1,782 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,297 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 | 571 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Junior Mixed School Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | - not rated | 571 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Primary School Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | - not rated | 624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | 4out of 4 | 624 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Junior School Coborn Street , E3 2AB | - not rated | 810 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 | 325 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Science Academy East London Three Mill Lane , E3 3DU | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 4out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,565 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 | 1,569 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,525 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,060 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 | 813 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,810 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,182 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,240 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opal College London Bow House , 153-159 Bow Road E3 2SE | - not rated | 669 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 740 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 760 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian Hearts Academy 221 Bow Road , E3 2SJ | - not rated | 761 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherry Trees School 68 Campbell Road , Bow E3 4EA | - not rated | 1,031 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 | 142 yd | |
| Sultan Sofrasi | 72 Parnell Road | 174 yd | |
| The Breakhouse Cafe | Unit 17, Bloc RiverBank, 455 Wick Lane | 200 yd | |
| Accent Catering | 64 Parnell Road | 204 yd | |
| Kolkati Street Food Ltd | Unit 2, 451 Dye House Lane | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lighthouse | 421 Wick Lane | 285 yd | |
| The Green Goose | 112 Anglo Road | 372 yd | |
| Albert | Albert Public House, 74 St Stephens Road | 645 yd | |
| The Little Driver | 125 Bow Road | 703 yd | |
| Eleanor Arms | 460 Old Ford Road | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DZRT | 622 Roman Road | 269 yd | |
| Saucy Kipper Fish Bar | 626 Roman Road | 269 yd | |
| Sweet Talkers Dessert | 633 Roman Road | 295 yd | |
| What’s on the menu Ish | Unit 2 Ground Floor, Crown Close Business Centre, 2 Crown Close | 310 yd | |
| Mash and Flip, The Pac Guy, Wraps & Salads | Unit 3a, 39 Autumn Street | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 455 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 541 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 703 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 796 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Bobby Moore Academy Siding Street | artificial grass pitch | 705 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 744 yd | |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 824 yd |
| West Ham United Fc (London Stadium) Olympic Stadium Olympic Stadium | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 849 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 168.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 137.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.