Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

E3 3GG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E3 3GG.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 51,000 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E3 3GG 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.

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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 91% of tenure in E3 3GG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 27-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

E3 3GG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km 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 3GG is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The predominance of young residents (average age 27) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 91% 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 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 3GG are sourced from Output Area E00183788 (shared with 6 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 3GG. The average age is 27.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British19.5%
Asian / British Asian55.3%
Black / African / Caribbean17.0%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime around E3 3GG is moderate at 78 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 offences473
Anti-social behaviour325
Other theft101
Theft from the person100
Vehicle crime92

school Local Schools

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St Agnes RC Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.2 km
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Childrens House Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.3 km
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Wellington Primary School

Good434 pupils0.4 km
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The Clara Grant Primary School

Good457 pupils0.4 km
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Ian Mikardo School

Outstanding43 pupils0.5 km
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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils0.5 km
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Old Palace Primary School

Outstanding412 pupils0.5 km
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Marner Primary School

Good672 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Bottle and Basket1.0 km
  • Denni's News0.3 km
  • Elahee Grocers0.6 km
  • Hamlets Express1.0 km
  • Bromley By Bow Centre - Community Fridge0.5 km
  • + 51 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Galvaniser's PH0.5 km
  • Widows Son0.4 km
  • Goppa's Kitchen0.3 km
  • The Coborn0.8 km
  • The Beehive0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Buddies London0.4 km
  • Eye London0.7 km
  • Les Miches0.4 km
  • Root 250.3 km
  • Stroudley PFC & Grill0.2 km
  • + 25 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy0.3 km
  • Holy Smokes BBQ0.3 km
  • La Bella Napoli, La Cucina Italiana, Mare Pizza Tico Taco0.3 km
  • Meat Up, Sexy Vegan0.3 km
  • Ranchos0.2 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Ham1.8 km
  • Limehouse2.0 km
  • Hackney Wick2.1 km

Bus Stops

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