Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

FERN STREET, E3 3PT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERN STREET, E3 3PT.

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Population

501

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 51,000 /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: E3 3PT 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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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 61% of tenure in E3 3PT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 33-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 3PT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fern Street, 0.3km from Bow Common in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bromley South ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 3PT is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 61% 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 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £330k. 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 3PT are sourced from Output Area E00021344 (shared with 5 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 3PT. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British19.0%
Asian / British Asian65.7%
Black / African / Caribbean12.5%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 347,500

4 sales · Mean £ 356,250

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

Crime around E3 3PT is moderate at 58 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 offences317
Anti-social behaviour301
Drugs92
Vehicle crime84
Burglary78

school Local Schools

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The Clara Grant Primary School

Good457 pupils0.2 km
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St Paul's Way Trust School

Good1805 pupils0.3 km
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Bow School

Good1205 pupils0.4 km
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Stebon Primary School

Good676 pupils0.5 km
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St Paul with St Luke CofE Primary School

Good215 pupils0.6 km
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St Saviour's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding241 pupils0.6 km
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Wellington Primary School

Good434 pupils0.6 km
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Manorfield Primary School

Outstanding711 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • Bromley By Bow Centre - Community Fridge0.9 km
  • East 1 Kiosk0.7 km
  • Fairfield Store0.9 km
  • Spey Street News0.9 km
  • Bottle and Basket0.8 km
  • + 63 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Goppa's Kitchen0.8 km
  • The Coborn0.9 km
  • Galvaniser's PH0.7 km
  • Widows Son0.3 km
  • The Bow Bells0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • Root 250.8 km
  • Stroudley PFC & Grill0.7 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Al Safa Grill0.8 km
  • Buddies London0.3 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-operative0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Bow School0.9 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
  • Meat Up, Sexy Vegan0.4 km
  • + 28 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Limehouse1.5 km
  • West Ham2.1 km
  • Hackney Wick2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Devons Road DLR Station0.4 km
  • Devons Road DLR Station0.4 km
  • Devons Road DLR Station0.4 km