Norman Grove is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 5EG 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 Norman Grove, London, E3 5EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 5QG, E3 5QQ, E3 5EE, E3 5RL, E3 5LU, E3 5BQ, E3 5EF, E3 5RX, E3 5EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E3 5EG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.9% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.1% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 5EG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% 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 | 51.2% | 58% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 27.6% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 5.5% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 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 (85.4%) 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 | 48.1% | 54.5% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 30.9% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 10.6% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 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 65.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 11.6% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 6.6% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 9.8% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.7% | 65.9% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 32.1% |
| Other | 8.3% | 1.7% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% 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 | 6.2% | 4.7% | -1.5% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 76.8% | 74.6% | -2.2% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 74.2% 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 | 78.2% | 74.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 9.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.8% | 73.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 12.3% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.6% | 3.5% | -11.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norman Grove was 62.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.1% lower than the Bow West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norman Grove has the 9th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Bow West and the 126th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Norman Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,180,000 | 2025-11-28 | £1,115,592 |
| 31 Norman Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2021-11-19 | £1,064,348 |
| 19 Norman Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £942,500 | 2019-11-27 | £985,438 |
| 7 Norman Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,155,000 | 2019-08-15 | £1,230,035 |
| 19 Norman Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £999,995 | 2016-08-09 | £1,068,679 |
E3 5EG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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 5EG 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 5EG 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 | 149 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 51 |
| Other | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,559 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 | 1,577 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 | 185 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Primary School Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | - not rated | 295 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | 4out of 4 | 295 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Infants' School Wrights Road , E3 5LD | - not rated | 346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Junior Mixed School Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | - not rated | 346 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 607 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 666 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 4out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 1,997 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,047 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 | 2,379 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,657 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,018 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 | 1,627 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,945 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,995 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 665 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 707 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 934 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 976 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Opal College London Bow House , 153-159 Bow Road E3 2SE | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicolo Pizza | 420 Roman Road | 98 yd | |
| Mae & Harvey | 414 Roman Road | 98 yd | |
| Ona's Bento Sushi Bar | 486 Roman Road | 98 yd | |
| Cafe East | 426 Roman Road | 98 yd | |
| Pizza Brixton | 494-496 Roman Road | 98 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Prince | 448 Roman Road | 98 yd | |
| Albert | Albert Public House, 74 St Stephens Road | 226 yd | |
| The Lord Tredegar | 50 Lichfield Road | 322 yd | |
| The Lord Morpeth PH | 402 Old Ford Road | 426 yd | |
| The Victoria | 110 Grove Road | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicious Vape | 430 Roman Road | 94 yd | |
| Roman Tandoori | 432 Roman Road | 98 yd | |
| Patty Heaven Caribbean | 504 Roman Road | 98 yd | |
| Indian Snack Shack | Roman Road Market, Roman Road | 98 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 473 Roman Road | 136 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 282 yd | |
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 397 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 733 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 793 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 275 yd |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bow Wharf) GROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 668 yd | |
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Gatehouse School SEWARDSTONE ROAD | 975 yd | |
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 1,003 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 | 75.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 63.6% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.