Wrexham Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 2TJ 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 Wrexham Road, London, E3 2TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 2TN, E3 2TW, E3 2SY, E3 2ZF, E3 2ZG, E3 2TP, E3 2TL, E3 2ZL, E3 2ZN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E3 2TJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.4% | 51.2% | -5.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 43.6% | 48.8% | 5.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 2TJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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 | 53.8% | 54.3% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 34.4% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.5%) 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 | 51.4% | 64.1% | 12.7% | 48.4% | 15.7% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 25.4% | -9.3% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 7.5% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 2TJ this area, 8% 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 64.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 8% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 3.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.8% | 6.5% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.4% | 64.9% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 31.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.5% 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 | 13% | 8.4% | -4.6% | 1.1% | 7.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 70.3% | 72.5% | 2.2% | 81.4% | -8.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 75.8% 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 | 80% | 75.8% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 10.1% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 6.9% | -1.6% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.8% | 76% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 13.2% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 2.4% | -10.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wrexham Road was 193.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.0% higher than the Bow East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wrexham Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Bow East and the 248th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Wrexham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-03-21 | £239,252 |
| 2 Wrexham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-04-05 | £726,068 |
| 64 Wrexham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-11-15 | £647,266 |
| 53 Wrexham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2023-11-14 | £572,581 |
| 28 Wrexham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2023-07-27 | £804,900 |
E3 2TJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
E3 2TJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 135 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Education | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 617 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,056 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 | 2,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 2,311 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 | 442 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Palace Primary School St Leonard's Street , Bow E3 3BT | 4out of 4 | 626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Primary School Wellington Way , Bow E3 4NE | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Primary School Coborn Street , Bow E3 2AB | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 360 Sugar House Lane , Stratford E15 2RB | - not rated | 870 yd | Free schools | 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 | 711 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 3out of 4 | 1,934 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 | 1,172 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,723 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,965 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,398 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 | 804 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,098 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 | 629 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 632 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 | 902 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 1,825 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 4 Payne Road | 176 yd | |
| Myra Grill | 163 Bow Road | 235 yd | |
| Phoenix Upper Cafe | Phoenix Upper School, 2 Paton Close | 263 yd | |
| Root 25 | 116b Bow Road | 306 yd | |
| Grounded | 92 Bow Road | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bow Bells | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 335 yd | |
| Goppa's Kitchen | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 335 yd | |
| The Little Driver | 125 Bow Road | 512 yd | |
| The Lighthouse | 421 Wick Lane | 639 yd | |
| The Green Goose | 112 Anglo Road | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFC Espresso | 8 Stroudley Walk | 479 yd | |
| Mash and Flip, The Pac Guy, Wraps & Salads | Unit 3a, 39 Autumn Street | 601 yd | |
| Bun & Sum | 4 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 674 yd | |
| DZRT | 622 Roman Road | 753 yd | |
| Saucy Kipper Fish Bar | 626 Roman Road | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 512 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 709 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hancock Road | 736 yd | |
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 892 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 258 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 702 yd | |
| Ian Mikardo High School WILLIAM GUY GARDENS | tennis courts | 788 yd |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| West Ham United Fc (London Stadium) Olympic Stadium Olympic Stadium | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Bobby Moore Academy Siding Street | artificial grass pitch | 1,029 yd |
| Marner Primary School DEVAS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,042 yd |
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,078 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 | 82.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.6% |
| 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 | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.