Roman Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 5QW 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 Roman Road, London, E3 5QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 5QL, E3 5QN, E3 5DW, E3 5RD, E3 5QT, E3 5QR, E3 5DJ, E3 5QP, E3 5QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 5QW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60.3% of the population 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 | 45.2% | 60.3% | 15.1% | 51.0% | 9.3% |
| Male | 54.8% | 39.7% | -15.1% | 49.0% | -9.3% |
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 5QW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.4% 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 | 64.9% | 65.4% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 27.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.5% | 24.3% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -19.9% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9% | 6.3% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 | 47.9% | 52.6% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 28.3% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 11.9% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 18.3% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 7.7% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 7.7% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 12.5% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.4% | 48.7% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 14.9% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.1% 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 | 23.3% | 31.8% | 8.5% | 1.1% | 30.7% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 7% | 2.4% | -4.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 52.7% | 51.1% | -1.6% | 81.4% | -30.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 60.7% 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 | 68.5% | 60.7% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 19.5% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 13.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 2.7% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.8% | 11.9% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.6% | 60.5% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 21% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.6% | 4.3% | -13.3% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 7.3% | 0.6% | 6.7% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 22.7% | 46.2% | -23.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 31.2% | 6.5% | 24.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roman Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bow West average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 11 Crane House, 350 Roman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £528,000 | 2025-05-22 | £528,000 |
| Flat 5 Crane House, 350 Roman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-01-24 | £237,804 |
| Flat 8 Crane House, 350 Roman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-04-19 | £348,890 |
| Flat 6 Crane House, 350 Roman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-03-25 | £299,688 |
| Flat 17 Crane House, 350 Roman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-10-26 | £411,588 |
E3 5QW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 5QW 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E3 5QW 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 | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,393 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 | 1,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,789 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 | 155 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olga Primary School Lanfranc Road , Bow E3 5DN | 3out of 4 | 267 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | 4out of 4 | 598 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonner Primary School Stainsbury Street , Bethnal Green E2 0NF | 4out of 4 | 732 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lauriston School Rutland Road , E9 7JS | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 4out of 4 | 876 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 993 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,632 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 | 2,464 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,038 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,261 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,274 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,604 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,214 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,389 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,842 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 | 547 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| E3 Vegan | 357 Roman Road | 77 yd | |
| The Bourbon | 387 Roman Road | 77 yd | |
| Zealand Cafe | 391 Roman Road | 113 yd | |
| Balman's Kebabs | 401 Roman Road | 113 yd | |
| Awen Cafe Bistro | 483 Roman Road | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | 110 Grove Road | 150 yd | |
| The Palm Tree | 127 Grove Road | 245 yd | |
| Young Prince | 448 Roman Road | 320 yd | |
| The Crown | 223 Grove Road | 335 yd | |
| The Lord Morpeth PH | 402 Old Ford Road | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sang Lee (UK) Ltd | 367 Roman Road | 77 yd | |
| Rannaghor | 401 Roman Road | 113 yd | |
| Singway | 399 Roman Road | 113 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 101 Grove Road | 245 yd | |
| Delicious Vape | 430 Roman Road | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 562 yd | |
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 661 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 782 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 420-430 Mile End Road | 979 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Bow Wharf) GROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 335 yd |
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 485 yd |
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Gatehouse School SEWARDSTONE ROAD | 676 yd | |
| Bonner Primary School STAINSBURY STREET | 822 yd | |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 837 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 923 yd | |
| Raines Foundation Upper School APPROACH ROAD | 955 yd | |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 958 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Roman Catholic School (Lower) (Closed) Victoria Park Road | 969 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 | 58.1% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 179.23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 179.23 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 39.51 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.