E3 3AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bow Road, 0.7km from Bromley in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bromley North ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 3AU is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 68% 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 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, up 11.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 3AU are sourced from Output Area E00021351 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOW ROAD, E3 3AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOW ROAD, E3 3AU.
349
30
£ 49,900 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 3AU 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 3AU has a significant social housing presence — 68% 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. Property prices are trending up 11.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 3AU. The average age is 29.8. 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
£ 285,000
3 sales · Mean £ 292,188
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 3AU is above average at 92 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
Childrens House Nursery School
St Agnes RC Primary School
Old Palace Primary School
Ian Mikardo School
School 360
Harris Science Academy East London
Marner Primary School
Wellington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Koox1.0 km
- Bow School0.7 km
- Noodle House0.7 km
- Bun & Sum0.6 km
- DZRT1.0 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- FoodCycle Bow Road0.9 km
- Original Kitchen0.5 km
- Eataly - Three Mills Studios0.7 km
- Myra Grill0.2 km
- Phoenix Upper Cafe0.3 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Choice Foods0.2 km
- Bow Convenience Store0.1 km
- Nils Garden Ltd1.0 km
- Local Express0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Bow Bells0.3 km
- The Little Driver0.6 km
- The Lighthouse0.9 km
- The Green Goose0.9 km
- The Beehive0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express Stratford1.0 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London Stratford1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham1.5 km
- Stratford London1.7 km
- Stratford International1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bow Church DLR Station0.4 km
- Bow Church DLR Station0.4 km
- Bow Church DLR Station0.4 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: E33AU · Data under Open Government Licence