Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

DEVONS ROAD, E3 3NW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

323

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 49,900 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 50% social renting, E3 3NW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-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 3NW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Devons Road, 0.4km 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 3NW is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 50% 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 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. 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 3NW are sourced from Output Area E00021357 (shared with 4 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 3NW. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British16.6%
Asian / British Asian70.5%
Black / African / Caribbean11.4%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 235,000

3 sales · Mean £ 295,000

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

Crime around E3 3NW is above average at 94 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 offences399
Anti-social behaviour357
Vehicle crime122
Other theft118
Theft from the person95

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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Old Palace Primary School

Outstanding412 pupils0.2 km
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St Agnes RC Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.3 km
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Marner Primary School

Good672 pupils0.4 km
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The Clara Grant Primary School

Good457 pupils0.6 km
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Harris Science Academy East London

Inadequate0.6 km
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School 360

25 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Denni's News0.5 km
  • Elahee Grocers0.4 km
  • Bromley By Bow Centre - Community Fridge0.2 km
  • East 1 Kiosk0.7 km
  • Fairfield Store0.5 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Galvaniser's PH0.3 km
  • Widows Son0.4 km
  • Goppa's Kitchen0.4 km
  • The Beehive0.5 km
  • The Bow Bells0.4 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Buddies London0.5 km
  • Eye London0.4 km
  • Les Miches0.4 km
  • FoodCycle Bow Road0.9 km
  • Original Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 20 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy0.6 km
  • Holy Smokes BBQ0.6 km
  • La Bella Napoli, La Cucina Italiana, Mare Pizza Tico Taco0.6 km
  • Meat Up, Sexy Vegan0.6 km
  • Ranchos0.6 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-operative0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Ham1.4 km
  • Stratford London2.0 km
  • Stratford International2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bromley-by-Bow Underground Station0.2 km
  • Bromley-by-Bow Underground Station0.3 km
  • Bromley-by-Bow Underground Station0.3 km
  • Devons Road DLR Station0.4 km
  • Devons Road DLR Station0.4 km