Ford Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 5LT 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 Ford Street, London, E3 5LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 5NU, E3 5NX, E3 5NB, E3 5ND, E3 5LS, E3 5QE, E3 5PQ, E3 5QD, E3 5NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 5LT is primarily male, with 67.2% 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 | 48.6% | 32.8% | -15.8% | 51.0% | -18.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 67.2% | 15.8% | 49.0% | 18.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.2% | 19% | -6.2% | 37.9% | -18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 14.1% | -11.8% | 44.2% | -30.1% |
| Separated | 7.4% | 6.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 20% | 49.5% | 29.5% | 9.1% | 40.4% |
| Widowed | 21.5% | 10.9% | -10.6% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (51.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 15.2% | 24.3% | 9.1% | 48.4% | -24.1% |
| Good health | 23.2% | 27% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 37.7% | 23.8% | -13.9% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| Bad health | 18.1% | 13.8% | -4.3% | 4.0% | 9.8% |
| Very bad health | 5.8% | 11.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 9.9% |
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.
In the area around E3 5LT this area, 41.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 57.8% | 41.5% | -16.3% | 18.2% | 23.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.7% | 15.3% | 11.6% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 4.9% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -12.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 25.1% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 11.1% | 4.4% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.5% 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 | 11.6% | 13.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 12.7% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 8% | 9.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 66.7% | 36.5% | -30.2% | 81.4% | -44.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 30.2% | 29.5% | 0.6% | 29.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, just 30.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 30.9% | -30.0% | 83.2% | -52.3% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 6.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 10.9% | 40.2% | 29.3% | 2.7% | 37.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.3% | 15.5% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 30.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 64% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.4% | 31.7% | -27.7% | 83.2% | -51.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 64% | 61.8% | 9.8% | 54.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 34.1% | 0% | -34.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.8% | 37.2% | -23.4% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 45.5% | 6.5% | 39.0% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ford Street was 117.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.2% lower than the Bow West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ford Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Bow West and the 323rd lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.6%.

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 15 Butley Court Ford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-07-23 | £309,831 |
| Flat 15 Butley Court Ford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2018-06-22 | £310,787 |
| Flat 15 Butley Court Ford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2014-09-19 | £229,152 |
| Flat 15 Butley Court Ford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2007-03-28 | £285,377 |
| Flat 15 Butley Court Ford Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £104,000 | 2006-12-04 | £177,783 |
E3 5LT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Other | 64 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Full-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 1,123 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 | 1,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisenhale Primary School Chisenhale Road , Bow E3 5QY | 3out of 4 | 240 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | 4out of 4 | 357 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olga Primary School Lanfranc Road , Bow E3 5DN | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lauriston School Rutland Road , E9 7JS | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Primary School Coborn Street , Bow E3 2AB | 3out of 4 | 929 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 | 694 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 4out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,766 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 | 2,390 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,743 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,415 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,434 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,567 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 | 1,726 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 2,088 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,849 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,109 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,475 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 804 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 1,397 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Hut | 457 Roman Road | 182 yd | |
| New Lotus House, Roman Empire | 485 Roman Road | 182 yd | |
| Chilli Garlic Restaurant | 501 Roman Road | 182 yd | |
| Awen Cafe Bistro | 483 Roman Road | 183 yd | |
| Jungle Electric | 467 Roman Road | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Morpeth PH | 402 Old Ford Road | 117 yd | |
| Eleanor Arms | 460 Old Ford Road | 219 yd | |
| Young Prince | 448 Roman Road | 221 yd | |
| Albert | Albert Public House, 74 St Stephens Road | 235 yd | |
| The Victoria | 110 Grove Road | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 473 Roman Road | 183 yd | |
| Ozturk, Pizza Bros, Chucky's Burgers | 458 Old Ford Road | 219 yd | |
| Indian Snack Shack | Roman Road Market, Roman Road | 221 yd | |
| Patty Heaven Caribbean | 504 Roman Road | 221 yd | |
| Roman Tandoori | 432 Roman Road | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 355 yd | |
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 392 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 1,009 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 198 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bow Wharf) GROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 583 yd |
| Victoria Park CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST ST MARKS GATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 845 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Roman Catholic School (Lower) (Closed) Victoria Park Road | 861 yd | |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Gatehouse School SEWARDSTONE ROAD | 907 yd | |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 938 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.62 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.