E3 3AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bow Road, 0.5km from Bow in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bromley North ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
Day-to-day life in E3 3AA has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £253k, up 39.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 3AA are sourced from Output Area E00167264 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOW ROAD, E3 3AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOW ROAD, E3 3AA.
501
33
£ 49,900 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 3AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines E3 3AA — 60% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 39.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 3AA. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 242,000
6 sales · Mean £ 256,583
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 3AA is moderate at 73 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 Agnes RC Primary School
Childrens House Nursery School
Wellington Primary School
Phoenix School
Central Foundation Girls' School
Old Palace Primary School
Ian Mikardo School
Malmesbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Eataly - Three Mills Studios1.0 km
- Jerms0.9 km
- Mighty Bite Cafe and Sandwich Bar0.3 km
- Mile End Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Modern Wing Chi Chef, Golden Chowmein0.8 km
- + 46 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Bow School0.9 km
- Noodle House0.9 km
- Meze Kitchen0.5 km
- The Munch Plug0.8 km
- Mash and Flip / The Pac Guy0.8 km
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Sky Local0.6 km
- Best One0.3 km
- Bow Food and Wines0.4 km
- Bow Groceries Ltd0.1 km
- Devons Food & Wine0.8 km
- + 64 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Beehive0.8 km
- Goppa's Kitchen0.0 km
- The Coborn0.7 km
- Galvaniser's PH0.7 km
- Widows Son0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-operative0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- City View Hotel Restaurant0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham1.8 km
- Hackney Wick1.8 km
- Stratford London2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bow Church DLR Station0.0 km
- Bow Church DLR Station0.0 km
- Bow Church DLR Station0.0 km
- Bow Road Underground Station0.3 km
- Bow Road Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E33AA · Data under Open Government Licence