Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

BOW ROAD, E3 3AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOW ROAD, E3 3AA.

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Population

501

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 49,900 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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2/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British39.6%
Asian / British Asian36.0%
Black / African / Caribbean15.5%
Other / Mixed8.9%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences418
Anti-social behaviour289
Other theft86
Theft from the person79
Criminal damage and arson69

school Local Schools

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St Agnes RC Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.1 km
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Childrens House Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.4 km
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Wellington Primary School

Good434 pupils0.4 km
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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils0.4 km
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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils0.5 km
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Old Palace Primary School

Outstanding412 pupils0.6 km
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Ian Mikardo School

Outstanding43 pupils0.6 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-operative0.3 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
hotel

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