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.
VIOLET ROAD, E3 3QG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VIOLET ROAD, E3 3QG.
393
30
£ 51,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
The Clara Grant Primary School
Bow School
Manorfield Primary School
Marner Primary School
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
St Paul's Way Trust School
Ian Mikardo School
Stebon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: E33QG · Data under Open Government Licence