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.
OXLEY SQUARE, E3 3GS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXLEY SQUARE, E3 3GS.
156
32
£ 49,900 /yr
80%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Marner Primary School
Ian Mikardo School
Old Palace Primary School
Childrens House Nursery School
Harris Science Academy East London
The Clara Grant Primary School
Manorfield Primary School
St Agnes RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: E33GS · Data under Open Government Licence