Aberavon Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 5AR is located in the Bow West 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 Aberavon Road, London, E3 5AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 5AX, E3 5AJ, E3 5AZ, E3 4PE, E3 5BD, E3 5AA, E3 5AP, E3 4QU, E3 4QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 5AR is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 47.5% | 46.4% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 52.5% | 53.6% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 5AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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 | 58.9% | 56.3% | -2.6% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 33.5% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 54.1% | 60.1% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 29.2% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 6.9% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 5AR this area, 5.6% 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 75.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 10.6% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.8% | 75.3% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 41.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 12.5% | 7.8% | -4.7% | 1.1% | 6.7% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 73.3% | 76.7% | 3.4% | 81.4% | -4.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 74.8% 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 | 84.7% | 74.8% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 9.4% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 7.3% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 75.4% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 12.9% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 5.2% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 28.6% | 46.2% | -17.6% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aberavon Road was 626.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 374.7% higher than the Bow West average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Aberavon Road has the highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Bow West and the 34th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 138.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Aberavon Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2025-03-21 | £948,998 |
| 7 Aberavon Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2025-02-03 | £1,012,576 |
| 30 Aberavon Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,207,000 | 2024-02-22 | £1,213,407 |
| 49 Aberavon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-01-31 | £576,202 |
| 35 Aberavon Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2023-12-22 | £812,004 |
E3 5AR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 5AR 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 | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 712 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olga Primary School Lanfranc Road , Bow E3 5DN | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy 11 Solebay Street , E1 4PW | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Primary School Coborn Street , Bow E3 2AB | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ben Jonson Primary School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chisenhale Primary School Chisenhale Road , Bow E3 5QY | 3out of 4 | 764 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 | 609 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 4out of 4 | 844 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 1,203 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,102 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,657 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,069 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,371 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,236 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,058 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,374 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,477 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,306 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 566 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 590 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 734 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 759 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 804 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Room | 6a Grove Road | 50 yd | |
| The Pizza Room | 2a Grove Road | 50 yd | |
| Madina Charcoal Grill | 4a Grove Road | 50 yd | |
| Subway | 395 Mile End Road | 160 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Bow | 556 Mile End Road | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Arms | 43 Morgan Street | 118 yd | |
| Cherry | 359 Mile End Road | 206 yd | |
| Wentworth Arms | Wentworth Arms, 127 Eric Street | 307 yd | |
| The Lord Tredegar | 50 Lichfield Road | 340 yd | |
| The Coborn | 6-8 Coborn Road | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Kebab House | 6 Grove Road | 50 yd | |
| Milano Pizza Original | 8 Grove Road | 50 yd | |
| Coffee London | 572 Mile End Road | 206 yd | |
| Whatthebubbles | 572 Mile End Road | 206 yd | |
| Kam Hon Take Away | 13 Coborn Road | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 206 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 420-430 Mile End Road | 494 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 643 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 807 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 850 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 501 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 627 yd | |
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Q Motion Health & Fitness Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE GODWARD SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 712 yd |
| Arbour Youth Centre SHANDY PARK SHANDY PARK SHANDY STREET | 800 yd | |
| Mile End Park Leisure Centre And Stadium MILE END STADIUM MILE END PARK MILE END STADIUM MILE END PARK RHODESWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 816 yd |
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 865 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bow Wharf) GROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 875 yd |
| Harpley School (Closed) Globe Road | 1,002 yd | |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,025 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 | 97.8% |
| 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 | 113.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.