Old Ford Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 5PS 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 2004-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Ford Road, London, E3 5PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 5PT, E3 5SB, E3 5JP, E3 5QA, E3 5PH, E3 5LW, E3 5GU, E3 5PD, E3 5PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E3 5PS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 51.8% | 5.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 53.8% | 48.2% | -5.6% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 5PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.8% 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 | 78.5% | 76.8% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 38.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.4% | 12.8% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -31.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (91.3%) 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 | 68.4% | 66.7% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 18.3% |
| Good health | 24% | 24.6% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -9.0% |
| Fair health | 7% | 5.1% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 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 5PS this area, 9.7% 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 76.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 9.7% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 2.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.9% | 2.4% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -11.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 7.3% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -9.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 66% | 76.6% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 42.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.3% | 1.5% | -3.8% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 80.1% | 86.7% | 6.6% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 66.9% 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 | 76.6% | 66.9% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 14.7% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 6.4% | 3.7% | -2.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.1% | 67.9% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 17.9% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 6% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 2.2% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 6% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 66.4% | 37.2% | 29.2% |
| Christian | 21.9% | 46.2% | -24.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Ford Road was 16.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.8% lower than the Bow East average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Old Ford Road has the lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Bow East and the 12th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 37 Connaught Works, 251 Old Ford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £542,000 | 2025-03-31 | £540,310 |
| Flat 60 Connaught Works, 251 Old Ford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-02-25 | £533,316 |
| Flat 24 Connaught Works, 251 Old Ford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-11-01 | £564,118 |
| Flat 30 Connaught Works, 251 Old Ford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-10-28 | £565,226 |
| Flat 55 Connaught Works, 251 Old Ford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-06-18 | £543,763 |
E3 5PS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 5PS 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 | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,030 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,004 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 | 374 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chisenhale Primary School Chisenhale Road , Bow E3 5QY | 3out of 4 | 478 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olga Primary School Lanfranc Road , Bow E3 5DN | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lauriston School Rutland Road , E9 7JS | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Primary School Coborn Street , Bow E3 2AB | 3out of 4 | 1,047 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 | 568 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 4out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School 205 Morning Lane , Hackney E9 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,658 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 | 2,389 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,575 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,297 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,568 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,762 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 | 1,577 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,620 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,952 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,235 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 | 1,003 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ickburgh School Kenworthy Road , Hackney E9 5RB | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 39 yd | |
| Old Ford Primary Academy | Old Ford Primary School, Wrights Road | 263 yd | |
| Local Cafe | 84 St Stephens Road | 331 yd | |
| Relaks Radio Cafe | 553 Roman Road | 357 yd | |
| Mithai Ghar | 551 Roman Road | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Arms | 460 Old Ford Road | 39 yd | |
| The Lord Morpeth PH | 402 Old Ford Road | 226 yd | |
| Albert | Albert Public House, 74 St Stephens Road | 329 yd | |
| Young Prince | 448 Roman Road | 413 yd | |
| The Green Goose | 112 Anglo Road | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozturk, Pizza Bros, Chucky's Burgers | 458 Old Ford Road | 39 yd | |
| Mooboo Bubble Tea | 585 Roman Road | 365 yd | |
| Combow | 590 Roman Road | 388 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 473 Roman Road | 402 yd | |
| Indian Snack Shack | Roman Road Market, Roman Road | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 365 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 406 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 264 yd |
| Victoria Park CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST ST MARKS GATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 629 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bow Wharf) GROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Roman Catholic School (Lower) (Closed) Victoria Park Road | 859 yd | |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,024 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 1,038 yd | |
| Bobby Moore Academy Siding Street | artificial grass pitch | 1,064 yd |
| Gatehouse School SEWARDSTONE ROAD | 1,091 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 274.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 253.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.