Area Information for Legion Terrace, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 2QZ

Summary Back to Top

Legion Terrace in Tower Hamlets is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Bow East ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Stratford and Bow. This page combines information for the address Legion Terrace, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 2QZ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of E3 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.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for E3 2QZ.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Tower Hamlets
Ward Bow East
Constituency Stratford and Bow * 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

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 Legion Terrace, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 2QZ:

Tamar Close, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 2QY
Parnell Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 2RY
Garrison Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 2AW
Garrison Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 2BW
Garrison Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 2DE
Lea Square, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 2QL

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about E3 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Legion Terrace, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 2QZ 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.

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Housing (2 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 2 property sales in Legion Terrace since the beginning of 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 Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. 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 4
Semi-Detached 6
Terraced 45
Flat (Purpose-Built) 44
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 99
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Legion Terrace, Tower Hamlets, London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 79% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 3
Owned with Mortgage 5
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 10
Rented: Other Social 67
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 11
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 98

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 35
Two People 18
Three People 16
Four People 16
Five People 10
Six People 1
Seven People 1
8+ People 1
Total 98

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Legion Terrace, Tower Hamlets, London consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 34
Family Household 47
Other Household 12
Total 93

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 32
Deprived In One Dimension 27
Deprived In Two Dimensions 25
Deprived In Three Dimensions 15
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 100

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. This part of the Bow East ward however contains significantly more women than average (60%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are large establishments such as boarding schools and convents, and areas with older populations.

Females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas. In general, as people age, they move away from city centre addresses to suburbs, smaller towns and rural locations, so these areas often show a greater number of females, with inner-city areas showing the opposite trend.

Gender
Male 104
Female 158
Total 262

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 15
5-9 14
10-14 12
15-19 16
20-24 22
25-29 23
30-34 23
35-39 15
40-44 14
45-49 17
50-54 15
55-59 16
60-64 16
65-69 12
70-74 14
75-79 9
80-84 10
85+ 3
Total 266

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode E3 2QZ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

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 120
Married 63
Separated 3
Divorced 19
Widowed 13
Total 218

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 115
Good 81
Fair 32
Bad 23
Very Bad 11
Total 262

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Legion Terrace and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 32% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into 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) 60
Apprenticeship 1
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 40
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 20
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 23
No GCSEs or Equivalent 70
Other 3
Total 217

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

Legion Terrace, Tower Hamlets, London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 45% so.

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 117
Mixed Ethnicity 39
Indian 9
Pakistani 6
Bangladeshi 58
Black African 8
Black Caribbean 14
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Other 9
Total 261

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

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 201
European Union 11
Rest of Europe 3
Africa 8
Middle East and Asia 33
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 5
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 262

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 201
10+ Years 50
5-10 Years 7
2-5 Years 3
Less Than 2 Years 1
Total 262

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 E3 2QZ.

Passport(s) Held
None 25
United Kingdom 217
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 6
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 2
Middle East or Asia 8
North America or Caribbean 3
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

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 58
Christian 103
Buddhist 0
Hindu 2
Jewish 1
Muslim 79
Sikh 1
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 16
Total 260

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

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 64
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 24
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 17
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 11
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 16
Retired 42
Looking After Home or Family 15
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 23
Other 8
Total 220

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 14
Professional Occupations 19
Associate Professional Occupations 16
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 13
Skilled Trades Occupations 6
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 10
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 13
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 6
Elementary Occupations 10
Total 107

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 27
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 28
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 21
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 13
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 8
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 31
Semi-Routine Occupation 33
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 42
Full-time Student 16
Total 219

Policing and Crime (214) Back to Top

Legion Terrace, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 2QZ is within the Bow East policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 214 crimes were reported within half a mile of E3 2QZ.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 214 crimes committed near Legion Terrace
Neighbourhood Team Address Bow East
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

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

Nearby Services Back to Top

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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 E3 2QZ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Legion Terrace, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 2QZ. The nearest railway station is Hackney Wick, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Hackney Wick 0.6 miles
Homerton 0.9 miles
Stratford International 1 mile
Stratford (London) 1.1 miles
Cambridge Heath 1.3 miles
London Fields 1.4 miles
West Ham 1.5 miles
Hackney Central 1.5 miles
Maryland 1.6 miles
Bethnal Green 1.6 miles
Limehouse 1.6 miles
Hackney Downs 1.7 miles
Whitechapel 1.8 miles
Shadwell 2.1 miles
Haggerston 2.2 miles
Hoxton 2.2 miles
Dalston Junction 2.2 miles
Clapton 2.3 miles
Shoreditch High Street 2.3 miles
Lea Bridge 2.3 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Legion Terrace, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 2QZ. The nearest DLR station is Bow Church, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Legion Terrace, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 2QZ. The nearest is Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy, approximately 470 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy 470 yards
    
Olga Primary School 0.5 miles
    
Malmesbury Primary School 0.5 miles
    
Bobby Moore Academy (All Through) 0.5 miles
    
Chisenhale Primary School 0.6 miles
    
St Agnes RC Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Wellington Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Mossbourne Riverside Academy 0.7 miles
    
Gainsborough Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Old Palace Primary School 0.7 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Legion Terrace, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 2QZ. The nearest is Mulberry UTC, approximately 80 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Mulberry UTC 80 yards
    
Central Foundation Girls' School 0.5 miles
    
Bobby Moore Academy (All Through) 0.5 miles
    
Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy 0.7 miles
    
Harris Science Academy East London 1 mile
    
Morpeth School 1.1 miles
    
Bow School 1.1 miles
    
St Paul's Way Trust School (All Through) 1.1 miles
    
Cardinal Pole Catholic School 1.2 miles
    
Harris Academy Chobham (All Through) 1.3 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Legion Terrace, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 2QZ. The nearest is RUSTON STREET CLINIC, approximately 150 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 Legion Terrace, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 2QZ. The nearest is Dr S S Dhami & Dr J S Gill, approximately 170 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Legion Terrace, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 2QZ. The nearest is Mile End Hospital, approximately 1 mile away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Legion Terrace, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 2QZ. The nearest is Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, approximately 350 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care 350 yards
EYE EMPORIUM 690 yards
NEIL GORDON OPTICIANS 1 mile
Eyes London 1 mile
Boots-Stratford - London 1 mile
Vision Express 1 mile
Infocus Optometrists 1.1 miles
KITE Opticians 1.1 miles
Eye Emporium Opticians 1.2 miles
In Focus Optics 1.2 miles

* 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 E3 2QZ

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps 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? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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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