Area Information for Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0HX

Roman Road in Tower Hamlets is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Bethnal Green East ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Bethnal Green and Stepney. This page combines information for the address Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0HX, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of E2 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Tower Hamlets
Ward Bethnal Green East
Constituency Bethnal Green and Stepney * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Bethnal Green East), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 364 crimes were reported within half a mile of E2 0HX.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0HX is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0HX:

Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0HR
Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0HJ
Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0HP
Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0HS
Cambridge Heath Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0ET
Cornwall Avenue, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0HF

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about E2 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 1
Semi-Detached 0
Terraced 6
Flat (Purpose-Built) 105
Flat (Converted) 6
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 19
Residence in Commercial Building 10
Total 147
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 46% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 24
Owned with Mortgage 26
Shared Ownership 4
Rented: From Council 16
Rented: Other Social 8
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 64
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 144

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 73
Two People 47
Three People 14
Four People 4
Five People 0
Six People 0
Seven People 1
8+ People 2
Total 141

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 73
Family Household 55
Other Household 19
Total 147

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 70
Deprived In One Dimension 54
Deprived In Two Dimensions 18
Deprived In Three Dimensions 5
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 147

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Bethnal Green and Stepney constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 51% male.

Gender
Male 150
Female 143
Total 293

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 10
5-9 3
10-14 2
15-19 4
20-24 24
25-29 69
30-34 47
35-39 35
40-44 20
45-49 19
50-54 7
55-59 19
60-64 13
65-69 6
70-74 8
75-79 2
80-84 3
85+ 2
Total 293

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of E2 0HX there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 68% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 200
Married 51
Separated 4
Divorced 18
Widowed 4
Total 277

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 165
Good 92
Fair 24
Bad 10
Very Bad 2
Total 293

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Roman Road and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 70% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 197
Apprenticeship 2
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 32
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 14
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11
No GCSEs or Equivalent 22
Other 2
Total 280

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 74% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 218
Mixed Ethnicity 12
Indian 10
Pakistani 1
Bangladeshi 23
Chinese 4
Other Asian 9
Black African 6
Black Caribbean 2
Arab 1
Other 8
Total 294

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London), 58% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 171
European Union 65
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 6
Middle East and Asia 29
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 14
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 6
Total 293

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 171
10+ Years 51
5-10 Years 25
2-5 Years 24
Less Than 2 Years 22
Total 293

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to E2 0HX.

Passport(s) Held
None 11
United Kingdom 191
Republic of Ireland 7
European Union 59
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 10
North America or Caribbean 8
Central and South America 2
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 4

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 131
Christian 71
Buddhist 37
Hindu 9
Jewish 1
Muslim 20
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 23
Total 292

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Bethnal Green East ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 45% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 126
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 26
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 44
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 8
Unemployed 13
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 19
Retired 18
Looking After Home or Family 5
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 8
Other 12
Total 279

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 26
Professional Occupations 78
Associate Professional Occupations 52
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 13
Skilled Trades Occupations 7
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 10
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 12
Elementary Occupations 12
Total 210

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 75
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 86
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 26
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 25
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 7
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 17
Semi-Routine Occupation 16
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 9
Full-time Student 16
Total 277

Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0HX is within the Bethnal Green East policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 364 crimes were reported within half a mile of E2 0HX.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 364 crimes committed near Roman Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Bethnal Green East
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Tower Hamlets. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for E2 0HX.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0HX. The nearest railway station is Bethnal Green, approximately 580 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Bethnal Green 580 yards
Cambridge Heath 590 yards
Whitechapel 0.6 miles
London Fields 0.9 miles
Shoreditch High Street 1 mile
Hoxton 1 mile
Shadwell 1.2 miles
Limehouse 1.2 miles
Haggerston 1.2 miles
Hackney Central 1.3 miles
London Liverpool Street 1.4 miles
Homerton 1.5 miles
Hackney Downs 1.5 miles
Old Street 1.5 miles
Dalston Junction 1.5 miles
London Fenchurch Street 1.5 miles
Hackney Wick 1.6 miles
Moorgate 1.7 miles
Wapping 1.7 miles
Dalston Kingsland 1.7 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0HX. The nearest Tube station is Bethnal Green, approximately 130 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0HX. The nearest is Globe Primary School, approximately 260 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Globe Primary School 260 yards November 2017
    
Bangabandhu Primary School 260 yards July 2023
    
St John's Church of England Primary School 300 yards November 2016
    
Bonner Primary School 480 yards October 2019
    
Hague Primary School 510 yards March 2017
    
Lawdale Junior School 650 yards October 2017
    
St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School 660 yards February 2017
    
John Scurr Primary School 690 yards March 2023
    
Stewart Headlam Primary School 700 yards July 2023
    
Elizabeth Selby Infants' School 730 yards November 2017
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0HX. The nearest is Morpeth School, approximately 500 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Morpeth School 500 yards March 2023
    
Oaklands School 620 yards January 2017
    
Swanlea School 0.5 miles April 2024
    
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park 0.7 miles November 2019
    
Mulberry Academy Shoreditch 0.7 miles September 2022
    
Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College 0.8 miles April 2014
    
Haggerston School 0.8 miles December 2022
    
London East Academy 0.9 miles  
Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School 0.9 miles October 2015
    
Wapping High School 0.9 miles November 2023
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0HX. The nearest is The Mission Practice, approximately 490 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0HX. The nearest is Puresmile, approximately 160 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Puresmile 160 yards
Al Attar & Associates 290 yards
E2 Dental Practice 420 yards
Family Dental Care 650 yards
City Smile 0.5 miles
Mile End Road Dental Practice 0.5 miles
AP Dental Practice 0.6 miles
Abbey Dental Practice 0.6 miles
East Side Dental Practice 0.6 miles
The Whitechapel Dental Centre 0.8 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0HX. The nearest is Mile End Hospital, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E2 0HX. The nearest is EYE EMPORIUM, approximately 240 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in E2 0HX

This postcode has support for Ultrafast broadband at one or more premises. Ultrafast broadband is a high-speed standard, generally taken to mean fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 300Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 300Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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