Area Information for Lichfield Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 5AU

Lichfield Road in Tower Hamlets is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Bow West ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Stratford and Bow. This page combines information for the address Lichfield Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 5AU, 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 5AU.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Tower Hamlets
Ward Bow West
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

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 14 property sales in Lichfield Road, E3 5AU since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. 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 (Bow West), 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 319 crimes were reported within half a mile of E3 5AU.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Lichfield Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 5AU 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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House Prices

We have found 14 property sales in Lichfield Road 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

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 5
Semi-Detached 16
Terraced 101
Flat (Purpose-Built) 13
Flat (Converted) 38
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 31
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Total 206
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Lichfield Road, Tower Hamlets, London contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 32% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 36
Owned with Mortgage 71
Shared Ownership 4
Rented: From Council 8
Rented: Other Social 18
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 59
Rented: Other 6
Rent Free 2
Total 204

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 47
Two People 76
Three People 35
Four People 30
Five People 15
Six People 3
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 206

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 46
Family Household 126
Other Household 36
Total 208

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 124
Deprived In One Dimension 54
Deprived In Two Dimensions 25
Deprived In Three Dimensions 2
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 206

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Stratford and Bow constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 262
Female 262
Total 524

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 33
5-9 29
10-14 22
15-19 21
20-24 29
25-29 83
30-34 67
35-39 50
40-44 50
45-49 33
50-54 23
55-59 17
60-64 24
65-69 23
70-74 13
75-79 2
80-84 2
85+ 3
Total 524

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode E3 5AU 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 239
Married 166
Separated 4
Divorced 20
Widowed 7
Total 436

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 308
Good 159
Fair 36
Bad 15
Very Bad 6
Total 524

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Lichfield 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) 304
Apprenticeship 3
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 44
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 29
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12
No GCSEs or Equivalent 39
Other 5
Total 436

Ethnic Group Embed This

Lichfield Road, 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 67% 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 350
Mixed Ethnicity 39
Indian 24
Pakistani 1
Bangladeshi 77
Chinese 7
Other Asian 10
Black African 1
Black Caribbean 8
Other 6
Total 523

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 382
European Union 44
Rest of Europe 6
Africa 9
Middle East and Asia 50
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 16
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 17
Total 524

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 382
10+ Years 66
5-10 Years 36
2-5 Years 25
Less Than 2 Years 15
Total 524

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 5AU.

Passport(s) Held
None 14
United Kingdom 420
Republic of Ireland 11
European Union 51
Rest of Europe 3
African Countries 3
Middle East or Asia 8
North America or Caribbean 3
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 12

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 227
Christian 153
Buddhist 3
Hindu 10
Jewish 11
Muslim 76
Sikh 9
Other Religion 8
Not Stated 29
Total 526

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Bow West ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 50% 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 217
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 35
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 58
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 13
Unemployed 10
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 29
Retired 36
Looking After Home or Family 19
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 8
Other 12
Total 437

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 60
Professional Occupations 134
Associate Professional Occupations 64
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 17
Skilled Trades Occupations 5
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 8
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 18
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 11
Elementary Occupations 9
Total 326

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 144
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 121
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 28
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 43
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 4
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 26
Semi-Routine Occupation 17
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 26
Full-time Student 28
Total 437

Lichfield Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 5AU is within the Bow West policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 319 crimes were reported within half a mile of E3 5AU.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 319 crimes committed near Lichfield Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Bow West
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 E3 5AU.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Lichfield Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 5AU. The nearest railway station is Cambridge Heath, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Cambridge Heath 1 mile
Limehouse 1 mile
Bethnal Green 1 mile
Whitechapel 1.2 miles
Hackney Wick 1.2 miles
Homerton 1.3 miles
London Fields 1.3 miles
Shadwell 1.5 miles
Hackney Central 1.6 miles
Stratford (London) 1.7 miles
Stratford International 1.7 miles
Shoreditch High Street 1.7 miles
Hoxton 1.8 miles
Hackney Downs 1.8 miles
West Ham 1.8 miles
Wapping 1.9 miles
Haggerston 1.9 miles
Rotherhithe 2 miles
London Liverpool Street 2.1 miles
Dalston Junction 2.1 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Lichfield Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 5AU. The nearest Tube station is Mile End, approximately 350 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Lichfield Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 5AU. The nearest is Olga Primary School, approximately 390 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Olga Primary School 390 yards December 2016
    
Malmesbury Primary School 490 yards January 2018
    
Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy 620 yards May 2023
    
Chisenhale Primary School 690 yards June 2024
    
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy 760 yards November 2022
    
Ben Jonson Primary School 820 yards February 2024
    
Wellington Primary School 0.5 miles December 2023
    
Bonner Primary School 0.6 miles October 2019
    
Halley Primary School 0.7 miles March 2023
    
Globe Primary School 0.7 miles November 2017
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Lichfield Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 5AU. The nearest is Central Foundation Girls' School, approximately 560 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Central Foundation Girls' School 560 yards October 2016
    
Morpeth School 0.5 miles March 2023
    
Mulberry UTC 0.6 miles March 2020
    
Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College 0.7 miles April 2014
    
St Paul's Way Trust School (All Through) 0.8 miles September 2022
    
Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy 0.8 miles January 2023
    
Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School 0.8 miles October 2015
    
Oaklands School 1.1 miles January 2017
    
Bobby Moore Academy (All Through) 1.1 miles October 2021
    
Swanlea School 1.1 miles April 2024
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Lichfield Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 5AU. The nearest is The Grove Road Surgery, approximately 350 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 Lichfield Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 5AU. The nearest is William Place Dental Aesthetics, approximately 700 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 Lichfield Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 5AU. The nearest is Mile End Hospital, approximately 570 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Lichfield Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E3 5AU. The nearest is EYE EMPORIUM, approximately 560 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 E3 5AU

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

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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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