E3 4HQ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.5km from Bow Common in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Mile End ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E3 4HQ offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £500k.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 4HQ are sourced from Output Area E00021479 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E3 4HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E3 4HQ.
429
30
£ 52,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 4HQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines E3 4HQ — 46% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 30 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 4HQ. The average age is 29.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 500,000
5 sales · Mean £ 500,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 4HQ is moderate at 71 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Beatrice Tate School
St Paul with St Luke CofE Primary School
Ben Jonson Primary School
Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Halley Primary School
St Paul's Way Trust School
Stebon Primary School
Malmesbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Rusty Bike0.5 km
- 6burgerz0.5 km
- Al Safa Grill0.2 km
- Buddies London0.9 km
- Dixie Fried Chicken0.5 km
- + 53 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Bun & Sum0.7 km
- Coffee London0.5 km
- Whatthebubbles0.5 km
- Andy's Bangin Burgers1.0 km
- Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy0.6 km
- + 31 more
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Bottle and Basket0.3 km
- Delizia0.2 km
- Denni's News0.7 km
- Hamlets Express0.3 km
- John Smith & Son0.6 km
- + 70 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Drapers Arms Bar & E1 Venue Bar0.9 km
- The Octagon, The Queens Building0.6 km
- Widows Son0.9 km
- The Little Driver0.9 km
- Cherry0.5 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-operative0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Limehouse1.2 km
- Bethnal Green2.0 km
- Whitechapel2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Mile End Underground Station0.5 km
- Mile End Underground Station0.5 km
- Mile End Underground Station0.5 km
- Mile End Underground Station0.5 km
- Mile End Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E34HQ · Data under Open Government Licence