Pound Path is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 5SE 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 2017-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pound Path, London, E3 5SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 5SG, E3 5SH, E2 0SW, E2 9PR, E3 5SS, E2 0SU, E3 5SA, E2 9PY, E2 0PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E3 5SE 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 | 46.9% | 48.4% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 53.1% | 51.6% | -1.5% | 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 5SE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65% 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 | 64.7% | 65% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 27.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 26.4% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 56.6% | 59.2% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 31.4% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 5.8% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 5SE this area, 8.9% 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 66.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 8.9% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 10% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.7% | 66.5% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 32.7% |
| Other | 12.3% | 0.9% | -11.4% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 78.6% | 75.1% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -6.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 68.5% 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 | 76.2% | 68.5% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 14.1% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 68.9% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 8.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 4.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 2.3% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.7% | 37.2% | 18.5% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pound Path was 128.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.8% lower than the Bow West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pound Path has the 7th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Bow West and the 354th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.9%.

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 101 Stop Lock Apartment, 4 Pound Path, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-10-28 | £467,914 |
| Flat 202 Stop Lock Apartment, 4 Pound Path, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-08-22 | £397,700 |
| Block A Stop Lock Apartments, 4 Pound Path, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £40,394 | 2021-04-29 | £36,136 |
| Flat 201 Stop Lock Apartment, 4 Pound Path, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £480,000 | 2018-01-10 | £480,501 |
| Flat 202 Stop Lock Apartment, 4 Pound Path, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £425,151 | 2018-01-09 | £425,595 |
E3 5SE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% 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 5SE 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 | 203 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Education | 27 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 577 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,359 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 | 1,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonner Primary School Stainsbury Street , Bethnal Green E2 0NF | 4out of 4 | 403 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School Bonner Road , Bethnal Green E2 9JY | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chisenhale Primary School Chisenhale Road , Bow E3 5QY | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lauriston School Rutland Road , E9 7JS | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Globe Primary School Gawber Street , Bethnal Green E2 0JH | 4out of 4 | 620 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 | 715 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Old Bethnal Green Road , Bethnal Green E2 6PR | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 1,378 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,875 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,891 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,431 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,574 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 | 2,264 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,408 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,511 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,792 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,968 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 | 115 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 956 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blu Ivy Cafe | Block C, 24 Stoneway Walk | 57 yd | |
| East London Liquor Company Ltd | Unit Gf1, 221 Grove Road | 113 yd | |
| The Pavilion Cafe | Llanover Lodge, Victoria Park, Old Ford Road | 246 yd | |
| Fish & Chips | 1 St James's Avenue | 315 yd | |
| Greedy Fish & Chips | 150 Roman Road | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | 223 Grove Road | 113 yd | |
| The Victoria | 110 Grove Road | 321 yd | |
| Angel & Crown | Angel And Crown Public House, 170 Roman Road | 341 yd | |
| The Palm Tree | 127 Grove Road | 460 yd | |
| Approach Tavern | 47 Approach Road | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sang Lee (UK) Ltd | 367 Roman Road | 359 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 101 Grove Road | 460 yd | |
| Rannaghor | 401 Roman Road | 510 yd | |
| Singway | 399 Roman Road | 510 yd | |
| Anondo Bazar | 98 Roman Road | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 250a Globe Road | 715 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 974 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 1,008 yd | |
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Bow Wharf) GROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 110 yd |
| Gatehouse School SEWARDSTONE ROAD | 242 yd | |
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| Bonner Primary School STAINSBURY STREET | 462 yd | |
| Raines Foundation Upper School APPROACH ROAD | 525 yd | |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Roman Catholic School (Lower) (Closed) Victoria Park Road | 800 yd | |
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| Town Hall Hotel TOWN HALL HOTEL TOWN HALL HOTEL PATRIOT SQUARE | swimming pool | 905 yd |
| York Hall Leisure Centre YORK HALL YORK HALL OLD FORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 917 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.