Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

BRUCE ROAD, E3 3EU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUCE ROAD, E3 3EU.

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Population

545

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 49,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

E3 3EU has a significant social housing presence — 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £500,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E3 3EU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bruce Road, 0.3km 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 3EU is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 64% 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 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £500k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 3EU are sourced from Output Area E00021335 (shared with 14 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 3EU. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British28.4%
Asian / British Asian51.0%
Black / African / Caribbean14.5%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 507,500

8 sales · Mean £ 510,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E3 3EU is moderate at 88 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 offences413
Anti-social behaviour357
Vehicle crime117
Other theft116
Theft from the person87

school Local Schools

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Childrens House Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.2 km
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St Agnes RC Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.2 km
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Ian Mikardo School

Outstanding43 pupils0.3 km
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Old Palace Primary School

Outstanding412 pupils0.4 km
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The Clara Grant Primary School

Good457 pupils0.4 km
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Marner Primary School

Good672 pupils0.5 km
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Wellington Primary School

Good434 pupils0.5 km
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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Denni's Popular Off-Licence & Groceries1.0 km
  • 5th Avenue0.7 km
  • Lions Express0.9 km
  • The Princes Trust Morgan Stanley Centre1.0 km
  • Mile End Cash and Carry0.9 km
  • + 37 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Alan's Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Bow School0.6 km
  • Noodle House0.6 km
  • Bun & Sum0.4 km
  • Koox0.6 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • The Print House1.0 km
  • Atalian Servest Food Company0.9 km
  • Targa Green Cafe0.9 km
  • Eataly - Three Mills Studios0.8 km
  • Jerms1.0 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Co-operative0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Galvaniser's PH0.4 km
  • Widows Son0.4 km
  • Goppa's Kitchen0.3 km
  • The Coborn0.9 km
  • The Bow Bells0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Ham1.6 km
  • Stratford London2.1 km
  • Hackney Wick2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Devons Road DLR Station0.3 km
  • Devons Road DLR Station0.3 km
  • Bow Church DLR Station0.3 km
  • Bow Church DLR Station0.3 km
  • Bow Church DLR Station0.4 km