E3 4JH is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Portia Way, 0.5km from Bow Common in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Mile End ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 4JH is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £440k.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 4JH are sourced from Output Area E00021476 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTIA WAY, E3 4JH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTIA WAY, E3 4JH.
459
30
£ 52,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 4JH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E3 4JH has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 4JH. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 432,500
3 sales · Mean £ 432,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 4JH is moderate at 59 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
St Paul with St Luke CofE Primary School
Beatrice Tate School
Halley Primary School
Ben Jonson Primary School
St Paul's Way Trust School
Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Stebon Primary School
Cayley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Zaid News Ltd0.9 km
- Mile End Cash and Carry0.6 km
- Bottle and Basket0.3 km
- Delizia0.3 km
- Denni's News0.8 km
- + 73 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Staff Cafe0.8 km
- Madina Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- Original Greedy Cow0.7 km
- 6burgerz0.5 km
- Al Safa Grill0.3 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- Co-operative1.0 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Kam Hon Take Away0.7 km
- City Kebab House0.7 km
- A'la Pizza1.0 km
- Andy's Bangin Burgers0.9 km
- Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy0.7 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Drapers Arms Bar & E1 Venue Bar0.9 km
- The Octagon, The Queens Building0.6 km
- Widows Son1.0 km
- The Little Driver0.9 km
- Cherry0.6 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Limehouse1.1 km
- Bethnal Green2.0 km
- Whitechapel2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: E34JH · Data under Open Government Licence