Postcode local report
E3 5QU local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Tower Hamlets
LocaleIQ report for E3 5QU: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for E3 5QU
Generated 26 Apr 2026E3 5QU sits in Bow West, Tower Hamlets. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (41/100). Licensed HMO activity is the strongest local change signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.
Key facts
Data says
Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026- LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 41/100 (Changing).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-11% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 9,386 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 11 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 20 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 143 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 43 Ellesmere Road, London
licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.
30 Jul 2027 - 0 m - Tower Hamlets HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 45 Ellesmere Road, London
licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.
4 Sep 2026 - 0 m - Tower Hamlets HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 24 Chisenhale Road, London
licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.
29 Aug 2026 - 128 m - Tower Hamlets HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 13a Zealand Road, London
licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.
14 May 2026 - 62 m - Tower Hamlets HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 364 Old Ford Road, London
licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.
19 Jun 2028 - 180 m - Tower Hamlets HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 388 Roman Road, London
licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.
15 Oct 2026 - 166 m - Tower Hamlets HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 34 Medway Road, London
licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.
21 May 2028 - 262 m - Tower Hamlets HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 506a Roman Road, London
licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.
22 Jul 2026 - 259 m - Tower Hamlets HMO Register
Nearby context for E3 5QU
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Common questions about E3 5QU
Is E3 5QU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 41/100 (Changing). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near E3 5QU?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near E3 5QU?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for E3 5QU?
LocaleIQ matched E3 5QU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.