Hitchin Square is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 5QE 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 Hitchin Square, London, E3 5QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 5NX, E3 5QF, E3 5QD, E3 5PG, E3 5LS, E3 5LZ, E3 5LT, E3 5LX, E3 5NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 5QE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 51.2% | 54.5% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 45.5% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 5QE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.5% 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 | 54.3% | 58.5% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 20.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 26.5% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -17.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 5.9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 41% | 44.3% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 32.8% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 15.4% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 34.8% | 22.6% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 11.1% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 6.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 19.4% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 36.1% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 9.3% | 1.6% | -7.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.4% 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 | 38.2% | 44.9% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 43.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 42.5% | 35.4% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -46.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 64.1% 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 | 64% | 64.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.7% | 21.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 15.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.4% | 63.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 22.6% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 3.6% | -3.5% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.2% | 4.9% | -15.3% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.9% | 37.2% | -13.3% |
| Christian | 17% | 46.2% | -29.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 52.3% | 6.5% | 45.8% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hitchin Square was 40.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.0% lower than the Bow West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hitchin Square has the 6th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Bow West and the 49th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Hitchin Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-04-30 | £397,785 |
| 51 Hitchin Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-04-17 | £402,465 |
| 64 Hitchin Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2023-06-27 | £404,291 |
| 46 Hitchin Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-11-23 | £364,718 |
| 62 Hitchin Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £437,500 | 2020-08-13 | £390,323 |
The percentage of student residents living in E3 5QE 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 | 72 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,148 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 | 1,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,711 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 | 196 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | 4out of 4 | 196 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Infants' School Wrights Road , E3 5LD | - not rated | 254 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Junior Mixed School Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | - not rated | 254 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olga Primary School Lanfranc Road , Bow E3 5DN | 3out of 4 | 297 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 | 587 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 4out of 4 | 953 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raine's Foundation School Approach Road , Bethnal Green E2 9LY | - not rated | 1,823 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 | 1,824 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,192 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 | 2,382 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,634 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,244 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 | 1,608 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,826 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,990 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 | 858 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 901 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road , Victoria Park E2 9JG | - not rated | 920 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Opal College London Bow House , 153-159 Bow Road E3 2SE | - not rated | 1,234 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Hut | 457 Roman Road | 99 yd | |
| New Lotus House, Roman Empire | 485 Roman Road | 99 yd | |
| Chilli Garlic Restaurant | 501 Roman Road | 99 yd | |
| Awen Cafe Bistro | 483 Roman Road | 103 yd | |
| Jungle Electric | 467 Roman Road | 103 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Prince | 448 Roman Road | 138 yd | |
| Albert | Albert Public House, 74 St Stephens Road | 183 yd | |
| The Lord Morpeth PH | 402 Old Ford Road | 198 yd | |
| Eleanor Arms | 460 Old Ford Road | 272 yd | |
| The Victoria | 110 Grove Road | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 473 Roman Road | 103 yd | |
| Indian Snack Shack | Roman Road Market, Roman Road | 138 yd | |
| Patty Heaven Caribbean | 504 Roman Road | 138 yd | |
| Roman Tandoori | 432 Roman Road | 138 yd | |
| Delicious Vape | 430 Roman Road | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 303 yd | |
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 363 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 931 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 1,005 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 167 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bow Wharf) GROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 816 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 861 yd | |
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Victoria Park CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST ST MARKS GATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 920 yd |
| Gatehouse School SEWARDSTONE ROAD | 921 yd | |
| Cardinal Pole Roman Catholic School (Lower) (Closed) Victoria Park Road | 934 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 | 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 | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.