Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

TRUMAN WALK, E3 3GQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRUMAN WALK, E3 3GQ.

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Population

442

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 49,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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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 3GQ has a significant social housing presence — 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 29-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 3GQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Truman Walk, 0.3km from Bromley in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bromley South ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 3GQ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 70% 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.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 3GQ are sourced from Output Area E00184042 (shared with 5 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 3GQ. The average age is 28.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British20.0%
Asian / British Asian54.6%
Black / African / Caribbean12.8%
Other / Mixed12.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
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 3GQ 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.

Violence and sexual offences350
Anti-social behaviour278
Vehicle crime123
Other theft107
Drugs79

school Local Schools

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Marner Primary School

Good672 pupils0.1 km
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Ian Mikardo School

Outstanding43 pupils0.1 km
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Old Palace Primary School

Outstanding412 pupils0.3 km
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Childrens House Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.4 km
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The Clara Grant Primary School

Good457 pupils0.5 km
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St Agnes RC Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.5 km
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Harris Science Academy East London

Inadequate0.6 km
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Manorfield Primary School

Outstanding711 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Eataly - Three Mills Studios0.6 km
  • The Balanced Food Company Ltd0.9 km
  • The Works Cafe0.9 km
  • Jerms1.0 km
  • Buddies London0.4 km
  • + 20 more
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Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Bow School0.2 km
  • Noodle House0.3 km
  • Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy0.7 km
  • Holy Smokes BBQ0.7 km
  • La Bella Napoli, La Cucina Italiana, Mare Pizza Tico Taco0.7 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Denni's News0.6 km
  • Elahee Grocers0.2 km
  • Spey Street News0.8 km
  • Bromley By Bow Centre - Community Fridge0.3 km
  • East 1 Kiosk0.9 km
  • + 30 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Galvaniser's PH0.1 km
  • Widows Son0.4 km
  • Goppa's Kitchen0.7 km
  • The Bow Bells0.7 km
  • The Little Driver0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Ham1.4 km
  • Stratford London2.1 km
  • Stratford International2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bromley-by-Bow Underground Station0.1 km
  • Bromley-by-Bow Underground Station0.1 km
  • Bromley-by-Bow Underground Station0.1 km
  • Devons Road DLR Station0.3 km
  • Devons Road DLR Station0.4 km