E3 3FQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rainhill Way, 0.5km from Bromley in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bromley North ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
Within the E3 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £400k, down 3.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 3FQ are sourced from Output Area E00167264 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAINHILL WAY, E3 3FQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAINHILL WAY, E3 3FQ.
501
33
£ 49,900 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 3FQ 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 3FQ — 60% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 33 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending down 3.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 3FQ. 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
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
Flat
£ 415,000
25 sales · Mean £ 407,168
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 3FQ is moderate at 89 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
Ian Mikardo School
Old Palace Primary School
Phoenix School
The Clara Grant Primary School
Central Foundation Girls' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Eataly - Three Mills Studios0.9 km
- Root 250.2 km
- Stroudley PFC & Grill0.2 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Jerms1.0 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Bow School0.8 km
- Noodle House0.8 km
- Mash and Flip / The Pac Guy1.0 km
- Meze Kitchen0.4 km
- Sweet Talkers Dessert1.0 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Bromley By Bow Centre - Community Fridge0.5 km
- East 1 Kiosk0.3 km
- Fairfield Store0.3 km
- S-A-N-D Grocery0.9 km
- 24/7 Booze Delivery, 24/7 Alcohol Delivery, 24/7 Open Bar0.9 km
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Goppa's Kitchen0.2 km
- The Coborn0.7 km
- The Beehive0.7 km
- The Green Goose0.9 km
- The Lord Tredegar0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-operative0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham1.7 km
- Hackney Wick1.9 km
- Stratford London2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bow Church DLR Station0.2 km
- Bow Church DLR Station0.2 km
- Bow Church DLR Station0.2 km
- Bow Road Underground Station0.4 km
- Bow Road Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E33FQ · Data under Open Government Licence