E3 3BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bromley High Street, 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 3BD is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 66% 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 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £400k, down 41.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 3BD are sourced from Output Area E00021349 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROMLEY HIGH STREET, E3 3BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROMLEY HIGH STREET, E3 3BD.
431
31
£ 49,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 3BD 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
With 66% social renting, E3 3BD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 41.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 3BD. The average age is 31.4. 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
£ 280,000
13 sales · Mean £ 313,230
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 3BD is above average at 98 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
Old Palace Primary School
St Agnes RC Primary School
School 360
Ian Mikardo School
Harris Science Academy East London
Marner Primary School
Wellington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Sylhet Fish and Meat Market0.9 km
- Yamin Brothers0.9 km
- Denni's News0.8 km
- Elahee Grocers0.6 km
- Bromley By Bow Centre - Community Fridge0.3 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Devons Cafe0.9 km
- Buddies London0.8 km
- Eye London0.7 km
- Les Miches0.8 km
- Root 250.4 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- The Munch Plug0.9 km
- Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy0.8 km
- Holy Smokes BBQ0.8 km
- La Bella Napoli, La Cucina Italiana, Mare Pizza Tico Taco0.8 km
- Meat Up, Sexy Vegan0.8 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Galvaniser's PH0.6 km
- Widows Son0.8 km
- Goppa's Kitchen0.4 km
- The Lighthouse0.9 km
- The Bow Bells0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-operative0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco Express Stratford0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London Stratford0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham1.3 km
- Stratford London1.7 km
- Stratford International1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bromley-by-Bow Underground Station0.5 km
- Bow Church DLR Station0.5 km
- Bow Church DLR Station0.5 km
- Bow Church DLR Station0.5 km
- Bromley-by-Bow Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E33BD · Data under Open Government Licence