Royal Victor Place is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 5SS 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 Royal Victor Place, London, E3 5SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 5SA, E3 5SN, E3 5SG, E3 5SH, E3 5SL, E3 5SE, E3 5TD, E3 5RT, E2 0SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E3 5SS 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 5SS, 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 5SS 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 Royal Victor Place was 164.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.6% higher than the Bow West average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Royal Victor Place has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Bow West and the 300th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Royal Victor Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £426,000 | 2025-11-14 | £400,431 |
| 15 Royal Victor Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £599,950 | 2025-02-04 | £528,800 |
| 17 Royal Victor Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2025-01-15 | £517,182 |
| 26 Royal Victor Place, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-02-14 | £389,472 |
| 2 Royal Victor Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,028,000 | 2024-01-31 | £1,002,874 |
E3 5SS 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 5SS 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 | - not rated | 657 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 | 1,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,989 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 | 284 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olga Primary School Lanfranc Road , Bow E3 5DN | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonner Primary School Stainsbury Street , Bethnal Green E2 0NF | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lauriston School Rutland Road , E9 7JS | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School Bonner Road , Bethnal Green E2 9JY | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 4out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 1,189 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Raine's Foundation School Approach Road , Bethnal Green E2 9LY | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,422 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,710 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,778 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 2,994 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,059 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,218 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,351 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,601 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 309 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Excellence Christian School 59-61 Vyner Street , Off Cambridge Heath Road E2 9DQ | - not rated | 964 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpley School Globe Road , E1 4DZ | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah 1 Cornwall Avenue , E2 0HW | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London East Alternative Provision 21 Tollet Street , Stepney E1 4EE | 4out of 4 | 1,112 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East London Liquor Company Ltd | Unit Gf1, 221 Grove Road | 50 yd | |
| Blu Ivy Cafe | Block C, 24 Stoneway Walk | 79 yd | |
| The Pavilion Cafe | Llanover Lodge, Victoria Park, Old Ford Road | 157 yd | |
| E3 Vegan | 357 Roman Road | 305 yd | |
| The Bourbon | 387 Roman Road | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | 223 Grove Road | 50 yd | |
| The Victoria | 110 Grove Road | 296 yd | |
| Angel & Crown | Angel And Crown Public House, 170 Roman Road | 434 yd | |
| The Palm Tree | 127 Grove Road | 459 yd | |
| The Lord Morpeth PH | 402 Old Ford Road | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sang Lee (UK) Ltd | 367 Roman Road | 305 yd | |
| Rannaghor | 401 Roman Road | 442 yd | |
| Singway | 399 Roman Road | 442 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 101 Grove Road | 459 yd | |
| Village Cream | 40 Morpeth Road | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 250a Globe Road | 811 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 899 yd | |
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 975 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Bow Wharf) GROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 55 yd |
| Gatehouse School SEWARDSTONE ROAD | 309 yd | |
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Bonner Primary School STAINSBURY STREET | 558 yd | |
| Raines Foundation Upper School APPROACH ROAD | 601 yd | |
| Cardinal Pole Roman Catholic School (Lower) (Closed) Victoria Park Road | 739 yd | |
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| Town Hall Hotel TOWN HALL HOTEL TOWN HALL HOTEL PATRIOT SQUARE | swimming pool | 987 yd |
| York Hall Leisure Centre YORK HALL YORK HALL OLD FORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,003 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% |
| Median download speed | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.