Gunmakers Lane is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 5GU 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 2014-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gunmakers Lane, London, E3 5GU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 5GF, E3 5SB, E3 5GG, E3 5QA, E3 5PS, E3 5JP, E3 5NQ, E3 5JS, E3 5PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 5GU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 48.1% | 53.1% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 51.9% | 46.9% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 5GU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.8% 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 | 71.2% | 72.8% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 34.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.3% | 19.2% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -25.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.4%) 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 | 63% | 65.5% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 17.1% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 26.9% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 5GU this area, 3.8% 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 73.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.2% | 4.5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 8.3% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.8% | 73.4% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 39.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.7% 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 | 0% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 1.1% | 10.1% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 86.2% | 69.7% | -16.5% | 81.4% | -11.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 52% 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 | 77.2% | 52% | -25.2% | 83.2% | -31.2% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 25.5% | 18.6% | 6.1% | 19.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 7.6% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.7% | 51.9% | -23.8% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 15.6% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 21% | 17.3% | 2.9% | 18.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 4.4% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 6.4% | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 24.2% | 46.2% | -22.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 14.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gunmakers Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bow West average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Cyan Apartments, 2 Gunmakers Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2018-10-05 | £194,784 |
| Flat 13 Cyan Apartments, 2 Gunmakers Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £418,600 | 2014-04-09 | £456,607 |
| Flat 15 Cyan Apartments, 2 Gunmakers Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £368,000 | 2014-04-09 | £401,413 |
| Flat 14 Cyan Apartments, 2 Gunmakers Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £340,400 | 2014-04-09 | £371,307 |
| Flat 17 Cyan Apartments, 2 Gunmakers Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £280,600 | 2014-04-09 | £306,077 |
E3 5GU 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 5GU 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 | 277 |
| Self-Employed | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,949 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 School Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | - not rated | 270 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | 4out of 4 | 270 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Infants' School Wrights Road , E3 5LD | - not rated | 285 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Junior Mixed School Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | - not rated | 285 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chisenhale Primary School Chisenhale Road , Bow E3 5QY | 3out of 4 | 456 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 | 504 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 4out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 3out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,731 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,294 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 | 2,316 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,539 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,400 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 | 1,530 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,124 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,633 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,910 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 | 1,015 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Sixth Form Centre Cassland Building , Cassland Road E9 5BX | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Opal College London Bow House , 153-159 Bow Road E3 2SE | - not rated | 1,336 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipping Wharf | 462 Old Ford Road | 80 yd | |
| Old Ford Primary Academy | Old Ford Primary School, Wrights Road | 287 yd | |
| Local Cafe | 84 St Stephens Road | 328 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 457 Roman Road | 355 yd | |
| New Lotus House, Roman Empire | 485 Roman Road | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Arms | 460 Old Ford Road | 80 yd | |
| The Lord Morpeth PH | 402 Old Ford Road | 152 yd | |
| Albert | Albert Public House, 74 St Stephens Road | 326 yd | |
| Young Prince | 448 Roman Road | 382 yd | |
| The Green Goose | 112 Anglo Road | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozturk, Pizza Bros, Chucky's Burgers | 458 Old Ford Road | 80 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 473 Roman Road | 360 yd | |
| Indian Snack Shack | Roman Road Market, Roman Road | 382 yd | |
| Patty Heaven Caribbean | 504 Roman Road | 382 yd | |
| Roman Tandoori | 432 Roman Road | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 400 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 420 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 263 yd |
| Victoria Park CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST ST MARKS GATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 662 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bow Wharf) GROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 718 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Roman Catholic School (Lower) (Closed) Victoria Park Road | 810 yd | |
| Gatehouse School SEWARDSTONE ROAD | 1,016 yd | |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,023 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 1,047 yd | |
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 201.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 750 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 750 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 157.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 750 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.