Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

DEVONS ROAD, E3 3HS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEVONS ROAD, E3 3HS.

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Population

519

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 49,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British17.9%
Asian / British Asian68.5%
Black / African / Caribbean8.8%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 13%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences430
Anti-social behaviour380
Vehicle crime130
Other theft124
Theft from the person100

school Local Schools

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Childrens House Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.1 km
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Ian Mikardo School

Outstanding43 pupils0.2 km
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St Agnes RC Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.3 km
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Old Palace Primary School

Outstanding412 pupils0.3 km
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Marner Primary School

Good672 pupils0.4 km
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The Clara Grant Primary School

Good457 pupils0.5 km
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Wellington Primary School

Good434 pupils0.6 km
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Harris Science Academy East London

Inadequate0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Co-operative0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
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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