Ford Close is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 5LZ 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 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ford Close, London, E3 5LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 5LX, E3 5QF, E3 5LU, E3 5QE, E3 5QD, E3 5PG, E3 5NA, E3 5NX, E3 5JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E3 5LZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents 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 | 50.4% | 48.4% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 49.6% | 51.6% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 5LZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% 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 | 67.8% | 58% | -9.8% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.3% | 28.6% | 7.3% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 58.1% | 53.6% | -4.5% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 31.4% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 11.1% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 59%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 14.6% | 3.7% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 4.2% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 5.7% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 10.2% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.2% | 59% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 25.2% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.3% 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 | 6.6% | 13% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 11.9% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 70% | 62.3% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -19.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 64.4% 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 | 75.4% | 64.4% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 13.2% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 8.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74% | 64.9% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 17.9% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 7.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 3.9% | -6.0% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 30.5% | 46.2% | -15.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 15.9% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ford Close was 123.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.6% lower than the Bow West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ford Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Bow West and the 342nd lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.8%.

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 Ford Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-06-15 | £610,665 |
| 2 Ford Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2018-03-15 | £637,729 |
| 2 Ford Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2017-08-22 | £537,425 |
| 10 Ford Close, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-01-18 | £342,151 |
| 6 Ford Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2016-03-30 | £627,152 |
E3 5LZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 5LZ 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 | 160 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 34 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Other | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,045 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 | 1,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,638 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 | 218 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olga Primary School Lanfranc Road , Bow E3 5DN | 3out of 4 | 252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | 4out of 4 | 312 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Primary School Coborn Street , Bow E3 2AB | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lauriston School Rutland Road , E9 7JS | 3out of 4 | 861 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 | 700 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 4out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,830 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 | 2,286 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,750 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,277 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,549 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,572 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 | 1,723 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,924 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,106 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,608 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 | 805 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 927 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 969 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 1,253 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 | 20 yd | |
| New Lotus House, Roman Empire | 485 Roman Road | 20 yd | |
| Chilli Garlic Restaurant | 501 Roman Road | 20 yd | |
| Awen Cafe Bistro | 483 Roman Road | 27 yd | |
| Jungle Electric | 467 Roman Road | 27 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Prince | 448 Roman Road | 67 yd | |
| Albert | Albert Public House, 74 St Stephens Road | 176 yd | |
| The Lord Morpeth PH | 402 Old Ford Road | 273 yd | |
| Eleanor Arms | 460 Old Ford Road | 343 yd | |
| The Victoria | 110 Grove Road | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 473 Roman Road | 27 yd | |
| Indian Snack Shack | Roman Road Market, Roman Road | 67 yd | |
| Patty Heaven Caribbean | 504 Roman Road | 67 yd | |
| Roman Tandoori | 432 Roman Road | 67 yd | |
| Delicious Vape | 430 Roman Road | 69 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 286 yd | |
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 370 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 867 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 928 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 190 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bow Wharf) GROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 799 yd | |
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Gatehouse School SEWARDSTONE ROAD | 923 yd | |
| Cardinal Pole Roman Catholic School (Lower) (Closed) Victoria Park Road | 996 yd | |
| Victoria Park CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST ST MARKS GATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 998 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| 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.