Bow Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 3AA is located in the Bromley North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bow Road, London, E3 3AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 3EE, E3 3EF, E3 3JD, E3 2QT, E3 2QE, E3 4DS, E3 2ZZ, E3 2XN, E3 2SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E3 3AA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 49.5% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.5% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 3AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.7% 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 | 43.2% | 61.7% | 18.5% | 37.9% | 23.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 30.1% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 4.4% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 1.5% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 41.1% | 58.4% | 17.3% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 29% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 8.2% | -8.2% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 58.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 11.4% | -9.8% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 5.3% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 7.2% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 11.1% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.9% | 58.9% | 22.0% | 33.8% | 25.1% |
| Other | 6.8% | 4.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.4% 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 | 33.4% | 24.5% | -8.9% | 1.1% | 23.4% |
| Chinese | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 5.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 8% | 10.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.6% | 2.8% | -3.8% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 31.4% | 39.4% | 8.0% | 81.4% | -42.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 55.8% 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 | 60.6% | 55.8% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 12% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 7% | 8.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.3% | 18.1% | -5.2% | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.6% | 55.6% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 26% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 16.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 9.8% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 5.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 23% | 3% | -20.0% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 33.3% | 6.5% | 26.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bow Road was 387.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 131.8% higher than the Bromley North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bow Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Bromley North and the 88th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 64.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% 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 D 88 Bow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-11-09 | £281,439 |
| Flat 1 Jarret House, 98 Bow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-05-15 | £294,384 |
| Flat 16 Jarret House, 98 Bow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2022-08-26 | £190,940 |
| 88A Bow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2021-04-27 | £206,979 |
| 88C Bow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £206,500 | 2021-04-27 | £168,937 |
E3 3AA 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E3 3AA 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 | 194 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Other | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Construction | 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 | 293 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,024 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,157 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 | 133 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Primary School Wellington Way , Bow E3 4NE | 4out of 4 | 398 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Palace Primary School St Leonard's Street , Bow E3 3BT | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Junior School Coborn Street , E3 2AB | - not rated | 695 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Infant School Coborn Street , Bow E3 2AB | - not rated | 695 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Science Academy East London Three Mill Lane , E3 3DU | - not rated | 995 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 1,008 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | - not rated | 1,059 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 | 951 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 | 1,636 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 1,992 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,348 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,066 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 | 1,122 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,722 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 | 88 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherry Trees School 68 Campbell Road , Bow E3 4EA | - not rated | 315 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Christian Hearts Academy 221 Bow Road , E3 2SJ | - not rated | 357 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 475 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 503 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grounded | 92 Bow Road | 75 yd | |
| Phoenix Upper Cafe | Phoenix Upper School, 2 Paton Close | 92 yd | |
| Root 25 | 116b Bow Road | 95 yd | |
| Myra Grill | 163 Bow Road | 138 yd | |
| Original Taste | 74 Bow Road | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bow Bells | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 2 yd | |
| Goppa's Kitchen | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 2 yd | |
| The Little Driver | 125 Bow Road | 274 yd | |
| Widows Son | 75 Devons Road | 704 yd | |
| Galvaniser's PH | 2 Devas Street | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFC Espresso | 8 Stroudley Walk | 281 yd | |
| Bun & Sum | 4 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 341 yd | |
| Ranchos | 13 Bow Triangle Business Centre, Eleanor Street | 431 yd | |
| Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy | 36 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 500 yd | |
| Ranna | 46 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 274 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 478 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hancock Road | 740 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 954 yd | |
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 137 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 503 yd | |
| Ian Mikardo High School WILLIAM GUY GARDENS | tennis courts | 619 yd |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 787 yd | |
| Marner Primary School DEVAS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 845 yd |
| Bow School TWELVETREES CRESCENT | tennis courts | 983 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 | 24.0% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.05 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.