Swaton Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 4EP is located in the Bromley South 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 Swaton Road, London, E3 4EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 4ER, E3 4EH, E3 4EW, E3 4BP, E3 4EJ, E3 4EN, E3 4BX, E3 4BY, E3 4BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E3 4EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.9% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.1% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 4EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.7% 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 | 60.3% | 65.7% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 27.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 24.9% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -19.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 43.2% | 51.5% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 31.8% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 10.2% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 16.2% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 5.4% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 8.7% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 19.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.8% | 46.6% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 7% | 2.2% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.2% 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 | 19.3% | 24.6% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 23.5% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 60.1% | 54.2% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -27.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 60.5% 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 | 65.3% | 60.5% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 13% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.1% | 16% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 10.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.7% | 60.7% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 22.3% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.2% | 6.8% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 4% | -8.4% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Spain | 5.6% | 0.4% | 5.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 26.9% | 46.2% | -19.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 29% | 6.5% | 22.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swaton Road was 53.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.2% lower than the Bromley North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Swaton Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Bromley North and the 86th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171 Swaton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2024-08-30 | £612,302 |
| 187 Swaton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £815,000 | 2023-10-04 | £772,903 |
| 175 Swaton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2022-11-04 | £665,028 |
| 193 Swaton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2022-03-07 | £658,938 |
| 197 Swaton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £707,500 | 2018-08-01 | £767,713 |
E3 4EP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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 4EP 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 | 93 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| 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 | 584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Clara Grant Primary School Knapp Road , Bow E3 4BU | - not rated | 196 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clara Grant Primary School Knapp Road , Bow E3 4BU | 3out of 4 | 196 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Primary School Wellington Way , Bow E3 4NE | 4out of 4 | 430 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes RC Primary School Rainhill Way , Bow E3 3ER | 4out of 4 | 671 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation Leopold Street , Bow E3 4LA | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 777 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blessed John Roche Roman Catholic School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,022 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,575 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,361 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 503 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,763 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,390 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onelab College 7 Corsican Square , E3 3YD | - not rated | 315 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherry Trees School 68 Campbell Road , Bow E3 4EA | - not rated | 375 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 651 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 703 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 744 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Grill | 115 Devons Road | 285 yd | |
| Devons Cafe | 113 Devons Road | 285 yd | |
| Barry's Fish Bar | 222 Devons Road | 289 yd | |
| Roma Crafted Pasta & Dessert | 83 Devons Road | 294 yd | |
| Buddies London | 4 Corsican Square | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widows Son | 75 Devons Road | 309 yd | |
| The Beehive | 104-106 Empson Street | 625 yd | |
| The Little Driver | 125 Bow Road | 658 yd | |
| The Bow Bells | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 678 yd | |
| Goppa's Kitchen | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr K's Kitchen | 18 Bow Triangle Business Centre, Eleanor Street | 171 yd | |
| Meat Up, Sexy Vegan | 21 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 216 yd | |
| Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy | 36 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 221 yd | |
| Ranna | 46 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 221 yd | |
| Olenka Ukrainian Kitchen | 36 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Caspian Works, Violet Road | 571 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 658 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 668 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hancock Road | 1,051 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 169 yd | |
| St Pauls Way Community School (Closed) Shelmerdine Close | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 462 yd |
| St Pauls Way Trust School ST PAUL'S WAY TRUST SCHOOL ST PAUL'S WAY TRUST SCHOOL ST PAULS WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 500 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Caspian Wharf) AEGEAN COURT AEGEAN COURT SEVEN SEA GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Ian Mikardo High School WILLIAM GUY GARDENS | tennis courts | 690 yd |
| Marner Primary School DEVAS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 712 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 740 yd | |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| Bartlett Park BARTLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 902 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 | 81.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.