Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

OXLEY SQUARE, E3 3GS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXLEY SQUARE, E3 3GS.

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Population

156

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 49,900 /yr

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Employed

80%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E3 3GS 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.

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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

E3 3GS is a young, economically active community — 80% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 32, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 20.0% year-on-year.

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

E3 3GS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oxley Square, 0.3km from Bromley in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bromley North ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

This is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. 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 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (67% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, up 20.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 3GS are sourced from Output Area E00183942 (shared with 2 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 3GS. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.1%
Asian / British Asian25.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed15.4%

Economic Activity

80%Active
FT: 67%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 346,250

13 sales · Mean £ 369,557

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

Crime around E3 3GS is moderate at 86 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 offences295
Anti-social behaviour230
Vehicle crime109
Other theft94
Drugs79

school Local Schools

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Marner Primary School

Good672 pupils0.1 km
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Ian Mikardo School

Outstanding43 pupils0.2 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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Harris Science Academy East London

Inadequate0.5 km
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The Clara Grant Primary School

Good457 pupils0.6 km
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Manorfield Primary School

Outstanding711 pupils0.6 km
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St Agnes RC Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Eataly - Three Mills Studios0.5 km
  • The Balanced Food Company Ltd0.9 km
  • The Works Cafe0.8 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 Grocers0.1 km
  • Spey Street News0.8 km
  • Bromley By Bow Centre - Community Fridge0.3 km
  • East 1 Kiosk0.9 km
  • + 30 more
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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 Ham1.3 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 Station0.4 km
  • Devons Road DLR Station0.4 km