Grand Union Terrace is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 5EN 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 2002-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grand Union Terrace, London, E3 5EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 5BH, E3 5RP, E3 5TN, E3 5DT, E3 5DZ, E3 5BU, E3 5TW, E3 5DY, E3 5BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 5EN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 53.3% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 46.7% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 5EN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.7% 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 | 62.5% | 57.7% | -4.8% | 37.9% | 19.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 33.3% | 7.6% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 | 47.4% | 55.7% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 29.7% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11.1% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.6% | 26.2% | 4.6% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 4.3% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 8.6% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 18.2% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 35.4% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 15.2% | 3.3% | -11.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.4% 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 | 16.1% | 35.7% | 19.6% | 1.1% | 34.6% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.8% | 1.1% | -4.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 59.8% | 42.4% | -17.4% | 81.4% | -39.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 67% 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 | 63.2% | 67% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 12.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13% | 11.1% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.2% | 67.4% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 10.5% | 17.5% | 7.0% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 3.7% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 15% | 6.6% | -8.4% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 20.1% | 46.2% | -26.1% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 39.2% | 6.5% | 32.7% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grand Union Terrace was 196.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.8% higher than the Bow West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Grand Union Terrace has the 6th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Bow West and the 244th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Grand Union Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2023-05-19 | £946,392 |
| 1 Grand Union Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2021-06-25 | £865,179 |
| 4 Grand Union Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2019-10-24 | £860,625 |
| 3 Grand Union Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2013-07-26 | £866,038 |
| 1 Grand Union Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2011-01-10 | £926,743 |
The percentage of student residents living in E3 5EN 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 | 101 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 638 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,653 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 | 302 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chisenhale Primary School Chisenhale Road , Bow E3 5QY | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Whitman Road , E3 4RB | - not rated | 508 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Junior School Coborn Street , E3 2AB | - not rated | 721 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Infant School Coborn Street , Bow E3 2AB | - not rated | 721 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 1,131 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 4out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,315 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 | 1,912 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,325 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 | 2,823 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,972 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,058 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 | 1,649 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,405 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,441 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 706 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary University of London Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 739 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpley School Globe Road , E1 4DZ | - not rated | 883 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 4out of 4 | 894 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 896 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ciao Bella | 48 Palmers Road | 211 yd | |
| E3 Vegan | 357 Roman Road | 296 yd | |
| The Bourbon | 387 Roman Road | 296 yd | |
| Zealand Cafe | 391 Roman Road | 382 yd | |
| Balman's Kebabs | 401 Roman Road | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Palm Tree | 127 Grove Road | 39 yd | |
| The Victoria | 110 Grove Road | 216 yd | |
| Morgan Arms | 43 Morgan Street | 393 yd | |
| The Crown | 223 Grove Road | 443 yd | |
| The Lord Tredegar | 50 Lichfield Road | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Fish Bar | 101 Grove Road | 39 yd | |
| Sang Lee (UK) Ltd | 367 Roman Road | 296 yd | |
| Rannaghor | 401 Roman Road | 382 yd | |
| Singway | 399 Roman Road | 382 yd | |
| City Kebab House | 6 Grove Road | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 542 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 420-430 Mile End Road | 705 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 749 yd | |
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 864 yd | |
| Co-operative | 250a Globe Road | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bow Wharf) GROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 438 yd |
| Gatehouse School SEWARDSTONE ROAD | 704 yd | |
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 717 yd |
| Bonner Primary School STAINSBURY STREET | 720 yd | |
| Q Motion Health & Fitness Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE GODWARD SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 758 yd |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 766 yd |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Harpley School (Closed) Globe Road | 886 yd | |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 914 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.