Ranwell Close is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 5LW 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 Ranwell Close, London, E3 5LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 5PT, E3 5LN, E3 5JP, E3 5PS, E3 5JA, E3 5JJ, E3 5JX, E3 5PH, E3 5LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 5LW is primarily male, with 53.8% 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 | 49.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 53.8% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 5LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 36.4% | 53.8% | 17.4% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 31% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 6.6% | -9.8% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 5.1% | -7.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.5% | 44.8% | 13.3% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 34% | 31.5% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 13.7% | -6.1% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 10.7% | 7.3% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 40% | 25.5% | -14.5% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 10.4% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 12.5% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 13.5% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 27.6% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 9.1% | 7.3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.7% 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 | 21.3% | 30.9% | 9.6% | 1.1% | 29.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 8.1% | 10.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.1% | 4.1% | -3.0% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 7.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 7.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 50.8% | 33.7% | -17.1% | 81.4% | -47.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 58.7% 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 | 68% | 58.7% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| European Union | 3% | 10.5% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 6.9% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 19.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 14.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 3.6% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.5% | 58.7% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 26.7% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 16.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 10.1% | 8.6% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 3.2% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.3% | 1.2% | -19.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.2% | 37.2% | -17.0% |
| Christian | 24.3% | 46.2% | -21.9% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 48.6% | 6.5% | 42.1% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ranwell Close was 123.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.3% lower than the Bow East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ranwell Close has the 29th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bow East and the 316th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 87.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Ranwell Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-08-02 | £231,442 |
| 26 Ranwell Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2016-02-09 | £248,022 |
| 27 Ranwell Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2013-12-12 | £277,561 |
| 37 Ranwell Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,500 | 2012-01-20 | £196,863 |
| 25 Ranwell Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2009-09-30 | £166,498 |
E3 5LW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in E3 5LW 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 | 42 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Ford Infants' School Wrights Road , E3 5LD | - not rated | 210 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Junior Mixed School Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | - not rated | 210 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Primary School Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | - not rated | 223 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | 4out of 4 | 223 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chisenhale Primary School Chisenhale Road , Bow E3 5QY | 3out of 4 | 571 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 | 371 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 4out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | - not rated | 1,839 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 | 1,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 2,182 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,186 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,407 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,419 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 | 1,396 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,528 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,777 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 | 983 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Sixth Form Centre Cassland Building , Cassland Road E9 5BX | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Opal College London Bow House , 153-159 Bow Road E3 2SE | - not rated | 1,233 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 | 56 yd | |
| Old Ford Primary Academy | Old Ford Primary School, Wrights Road | 209 yd | |
| Local Cafe | 84 St Stephens Road | 296 yd | |
| Relaks Radio Cafe | 553 Roman Road | 298 yd | |
| Mithai Ghar | 551 Roman Road | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Arms | 460 Old Ford Road | 56 yd | |
| The Lord Morpeth PH | 402 Old Ford Road | 275 yd | |
| Albert | Albert Public House, 74 St Stephens Road | 295 yd | |
| Young Prince | 448 Roman Road | 401 yd | |
| The Green Goose | 112 Anglo Road | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozturk, Pizza Bros, Chucky's Burgers | 458 Old Ford Road | 56 yd | |
| Mooboo Bubble Tea | 585 Roman Road | 302 yd | |
| Combow | 590 Roman Road | 333 yd | |
| Sweet Talkers Dessert | 633 Roman Road | 384 yd | |
| Indian Snack Shack | Roman Road Market, Roman Road | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 302 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 356 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 232 yd |
| Victoria Park CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST ST MARKS GATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 657 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bow Wharf) GROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Roman Catholic School (Lower) (Closed) Victoria Park Road | 928 yd | |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 979 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 987 yd | |
| Bobby Moore Academy Siding Street | artificial grass pitch | 1,017 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 | 34.2% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 50.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.34 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.34 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.