E3 3HS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Devons Road, 0.3km 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 3HS is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. 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 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 36% 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 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £340k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 3HS are sourced from Output Area E00021359 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEVONS ROAD, E3 3HS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEVONS ROAD, E3 3HS.
519
30
£ 49,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 3HS 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.
Area Character
E3 3HS has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 3HS. The average age is 30.4. 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
£ 336,000
5 sales · Mean £ 321,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 3HS is above average at 96 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
Childrens House Nursery School
Ian Mikardo School
St Agnes RC Primary School
Old Palace Primary School
Marner Primary School
The Clara Grant Primary School
Wellington Primary School
Harris Science Academy East London
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- The Print House0.9 km
- Atalian Servest Food Company0.9 km
- Targa Green Cafe1.0 km
- Eataly - Three Mills Studios0.7 km
- Jerms0.9 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- 5th Avenue0.7 km
- Lions Express0.9 km
- Mile End Cash and Carry1.0 km
- Bow Convenience Store0.5 km
- Denni's News0.4 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Bow School0.5 km
- Noodle House0.5 km
- Bun & Sum0.4 km
- Koox0.6 km
- Mr K's Kitchen0.5 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Galvaniser's PH0.3 km
- Widows Son0.4 km
- Goppa's Kitchen0.4 km
- The Coborn1.0 km
- The Bow Bells0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham1.5 km
- Stratford London2.0 km
- Hackney Wick2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bromley-by-Bow Underground Station0.3 km
- Bromley-by-Bow Underground Station0.3 km
- Devons Road DLR Station0.3 km
- Bromley-by-Bow Underground Station0.3 km
- Devons Road DLR Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E33HS · Data under Open Government Licence