Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

VIOLET ROAD, E3 3QG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VIOLET ROAD, E3 3QG.

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Population

393

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 51,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

55% of E3 3QG's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 26.1% year-on-year.

home £325,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E3 3QG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Violet Road, 0.3km from Bromley in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bromley South ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, up 26.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 3QG are sourced from Output Area E00183902 (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 3QG. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British30.0%
Asian / British Asian55.4%
Black / African / Caribbean11.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

£ 355,000

15 sales · Mean £ 356,333

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

Crime around E3 3QG is moderate at 59 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 offences345
Anti-social behaviour299
Vehicle crime118
Drugs85
Other theft78

school Local Schools

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The Clara Grant Primary School

Good457 pupils0.2 km
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Bow School

Good1205 pupils0.2 km
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Manorfield Primary School

Outstanding711 pupils0.4 km
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Marner Primary School

Good672 pupils0.5 km
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St Saviour's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding241 pupils0.5 km
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St Paul's Way Trust School

Good1805 pupils0.5 km
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Ian Mikardo School

Outstanding43 pupils0.6 km
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Stebon Primary School

Good676 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • The Works Cafe0.8 km
  • Barry's Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Devons Cafe0.1 km
  • Rupert Street Bar0.8 km
  • Bow Brew0.6 km
  • + 34 more
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Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Bow School0.7 km
  • Noodle House0.7 km
  • The Munch Plug0.1 km
  • St Pauls Way Trust Secondary School Kitchen0.5 km
  • Dessert Delicacy1.0 km
  • + 30 more
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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Aariz Supermarket0.9 km
  • Bow Corner Food and Wine0.9 km
  • Dennis News Ltd0.2 km
  • Sylhet Fish and Meat Market0.1 km
  • Taja Halal Food Store Ltd0.2 km
  • + 48 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Beehive0.3 km
  • The Bow Bells0.8 km
  • The Little Driver0.9 km
  • Callaghans0.9 km
  • Festival Inn0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Limehouse1.8 km
  • West Ham1.8 km
  • Stratford London2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Devons Road DLR Station0.2 km
  • Devons Road DLR Station0.2 km
  • Devons Road DLR Station0.2 km