E3 3HQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Regent Square, 0.4km from Bromley in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bromley North ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E3 3HQ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £301k, down 13.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 3HQ are sourced from Output Area E00021355 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REGENT SQUARE, E3 3HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REGENT SQUARE, E3 3HQ.
311
32
£ 49,900 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E3 3HQ has a highly multicultural community character — 56% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending down 13.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 3HQ. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 294,500
20 sales · Mean £ 295,325
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 3HQ is moderate at 87 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
Ian Mikardo School
Old Palace Primary School
Wellington Primary School
The Clara Grant Primary School
Phoenix School
Marner Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- V & M Brothers Ltd0.9 km
- 24/7 Booze Delivery, 24/7 Alcohol Delivery, 24/7 Open Bar0.9 km
- 5th Avenue0.6 km
- Alcohol Factory 24/7, Alcohol Buddy 24/7, 24/7 Alcohol Shop0.9 km
- Bromley By Bow Centre - Community Fridge0.4 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- The Print House0.9 km
- Accent Catering1.0 km
- Atalian Servest Food Company0.7 km
- Kolkati Street Food Ltd0.9 km
- Sultan Sofrasi0.9 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Mash and Flip / The Pac Guy1.0 km
- Bow School0.7 km
- Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy0.4 km
- Holy Smokes BBQ0.4 km
- La Bella Napoli, La Cucina Italiana, Mare Pizza Tico Taco0.4 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Goppa's Kitchen0.2 km
- The Coborn0.8 km
- The Lord Tredegar1.0 km
- Galvaniser's PH0.5 km
- Widows Son0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-operative0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham1.7 km
- Hackney Wick2.0 km
- Stratford London2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bow Church DLR Station0.2 km
- Bow Church DLR Station0.2 km
- Bow Church DLR Station0.2 km
- Devons Road DLR Station0.4 km
- Bow Road Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E33HQ · Data under Open Government Licence