E3 is a postcode district in Tower Hamlets, London, covering 1134 active and 409 retired postcodes.
The largest share of E3 (47%) is characterised by a close-knit Bangladeshi community, mix of employed and self-employed households, alongside a settled renting community — long-term tenants with stable family lives (13%). A further 13% of the district is made up of an established professional area with long-settled European residents. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes E3 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in E3 are around £503k, down 3.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across E3 at 349 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 33, E3 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full E3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
E3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the E3 postcode area.
68,317
33
£ 50,171 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
E3 has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 3.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Childrens House Nursery School
Old Palace Primary School
Chisenhale Primary School
Marner Primary School
Olga Primary School
Wellington Primary School
St Agnes RC Primary School
St Paul with St Luke CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
128 nearby- Alcohol 247, Booze Buddies, Booze London, My Booze Buddies
- Alcohol Store 24/7, Alcohol 24/7, Alcohol Bar 24/7, Liquor Shop 24/7
- Off License 24/7, Alcohol Shop 4u, Alcohol Delivery 24/7
- Nils Garden Ltd
- Chrischem UK Ltd
- + 123 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- City View Hotel Restaurant
- Park Villa Hostel Restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
102 nearby- Caffè and Chill
- Polentina
- Eataly - Three Mills Studios
- Millers House Cafe
- 6burgerz
- + 97 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Sainsbury's
- Welcome Co-op
- Co-operative
- Co-operative
- Iceland
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- BoBAR Bow
- Eat Fan, Eat Fan Halal
- Bow School
- Britannia Fish Bar
- Bubble Upp
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Albert
- Cherry
- Eleanor Arms
- Galvaniser's PH
- Goppa's Kitchen
- + 17 more
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Area Profile: E3 · Data under Open Government Licence