Lake View Estate is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 5TB 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 Lake View Estate, London, E3 5TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 5RT, E3 5RG, E3 5SL, E3 5TA, E3 5TD, E3 5RH, E3 5TE, E3 5SN, E3 5QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 5TB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 50.6% | 53.1% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 46.9% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 5TB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51% 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 | 49.4% | 51% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 33.9% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) 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 | 49.4% | 56.9% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 28.8% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 10.9% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 58.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.7% | 12.9% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 6.6% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 6.3% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 10.2% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 49% | 58.6% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 24.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.6% 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 | 14.2% | 16.5% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 15.4% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 67.1% | 60.6% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -20.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 67.8% 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 | 73.1% | 67.8% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 8.1% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.4% | 11.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.2% | 67.8% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 18.4% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 3.4% | -9.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 27.8% | 46.2% | -18.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 20.6% | 6.5% | 14.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lake View Estate was 120.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.8% lower than the Bow West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lake View Estate has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Bow West and the 306th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Lake View Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-10-15 | £333,688 |
| 52 Lake View Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-12-23 | £172,468 |
| 49 Lake View Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-10-03 | £334,173 |
| 21 Lake View Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-04-25 | £324,036 |
| 43 Lake View Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2020-12-04 | £301,496 |
E3 5TB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 839 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 | 1,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,950 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 | 137 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olga Primary School Lanfranc Road , Bow E3 5DN | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lauriston School Rutland Road , E9 7JS | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Primary School Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | - not rated | 654 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | 4out of 4 | 654 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Victoria Park Road , Hackney E9 7HD | 4out of 4 | 723 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 1,020 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Raine's Foundation School Approach Road , Bethnal Green E2 9LY | - not rated | 1,384 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 | 1,436 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,622 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 | 2,832 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,932 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,071 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,051 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 2,150 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,150 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,435 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 | 473 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Excellence Christian School 59-61 Vyner Street , Off Cambridge Heath Road E2 9DQ | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Sixth Form Centre Cassland Building , Cassland Road E9 5BX | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpley School Globe Road , E1 4DZ | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pavilion Cafe | Llanover Lodge, Victoria Park, Old Ford Road | 94 yd | |
| East London Liquor Company Ltd | Unit Gf1, 221 Grove Road | 190 yd | |
| Blu Ivy Cafe | Block C, 24 Stoneway Walk | 257 yd | |
| E3 Vegan | 357 Roman Road | 271 yd | |
| The Bourbon | 387 Roman Road | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | 223 Grove Road | 190 yd | |
| The Victoria | 110 Grove Road | 329 yd | |
| The Lord Morpeth PH | 402 Old Ford Road | 394 yd | |
| The Palm Tree | 127 Grove Road | 507 yd | |
| Young Prince | 448 Roman Road | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sang Lee (UK) Ltd | 367 Roman Road | 271 yd | |
| Rannaghor | 401 Roman Road | 345 yd | |
| Singway | 399 Roman Road | 345 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 473 Roman Road | 475 yd | |
| Village Cream | 40 Morpeth Road | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 762 yd | |
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 823 yd | |
| Co-operative | 250a Globe Road | 1,001 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Bow Wharf) GROVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 197 yd |
| Gatehouse School SEWARDSTONE ROAD | 474 yd | |
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Cardinal Pole Roman Catholic School (Lower) (Closed) Victoria Park Road | 649 yd | |
| Bonner Primary School STAINSBURY STREET | 747 yd | |
| Raines Foundation Upper School APPROACH ROAD | 767 yd | |
| Morpeth School PORTMAN PLACE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 980 yd |
| Well Street Common MEYNELL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
| Victoria Park CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST CRICKET PAVILION BUILDING VICTORIA PARK EAST ST MARKS GATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,050 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 | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 52.5% |
| 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 | 1.6% |
| Median download speed | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 152.25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 152.25 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 22.61 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.