Roman Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 5ES is located in the Bow East 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 Roman Road, London, E3 5ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 5ER, E3 5EL, E3 5LH, E3 5EU, E3 5ED, E3 5EW, E3 5GS, E3 5GQ, E3 5LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 5ES has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% of the population 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 | 54.4% | 56.2% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 5.2% |
| Male | 45.6% | 43.8% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
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 5ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.9% 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 | 65.4% | 64.9% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 27.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.2% | 25.5% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 3.7% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (90.9%) 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 | 52.9% | 58.7% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 32.2% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 7.2% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 50.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20% | 13% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 9.4% | 2.5% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 8.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 13% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 50.5% | 13.1% | 33.8% | 16.7% |
| Other | 8.5% | 3.1% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.2% 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 | 20% | 34.2% | 14.2% | 1.1% | 33.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 9.8% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 61.6% | 31.2% | -30.4% | 81.4% | -50.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.8% | 6.8% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
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 | 69.3% | 60.5% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| European Union | 11.9% | 10.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.9% | 16.2% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.4% | 60.5% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 21.4% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 9.8% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 4.1% | -9.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 11.4% | 46.2% | -34.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 47% | 6.5% | 40.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roman Road was 174.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.1% higher than the Bow East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Roman Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Bow East and the 273rd highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 520 Roman Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2024-12-13 | £978,571 |
| Flat 1 Wolf Court, 546 Roman Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-11-09 | £458,413 |
| 560 Roman Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-03-09 | £258,821 |
| 570 Roman Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2020-12-17 | £601,193 |
| 512A Roman Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-10-09 | £198,219 |
The percentage of student residents living in E3 5ES 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 | 72 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Education | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Other | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,381 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 | 1,415 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | 4out of 4 | 13 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olga Primary School Lanfranc Road , Bow E3 5DN | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chisenhale Primary School Chisenhale Road , Bow E3 5QY | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Primary School Coborn Street , Bow E3 2AB | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Primary School Wellington Way , Bow E3 4NE | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 394 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 4out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,983 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,031 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,433 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,191 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,682 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,865 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 | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,661 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,786 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,458 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 762 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 803 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| L Randolfi | 514 Roman Road | 7 yd | |
| Vinarius | 536 Roman Road | 7 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 554-556 Roman Road | 7 yd | |
| Fiesta | 546 Roman Road | 7 yd | |
| Saffire - Artisan Charcoal Grill | 510 Roman Road | 7 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert | Albert Public House, 74 St Stephens Road | 146 yd | |
| The Green Goose | 112 Anglo Road | 171 yd | |
| Young Prince | 448 Roman Road | 285 yd | |
| Eleanor Arms | 460 Old Ford Road | 350 yd | |
| The Lord Morpeth PH | 402 Old Ford Road | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combow | 590 Roman Road | 7 yd | |
| Mooboo Bubble Tea | 585 Roman Road | 70 yd | |
| Sweet Talkers Dessert | 633 Roman Road | 253 yd | |
| DZRT | 622 Roman Road | 255 yd | |
| Saucy Kipper Fish Bar | 626 Roman Road | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 53 yd | |
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 70 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 730 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 774 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 171 yd |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 658 yd | |
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 834 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bow Wharf) GROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 900 yd |
| Victoria Park CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST ST MARKS GATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 970 yd |
| Bobby Moore Academy Siding Street | artificial grass pitch | 1,063 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 | 98.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 19.3% |
| 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 | 128.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 42.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.