Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

VIOLET ROAD, E3 3QQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

321

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 51,000 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E3 3QQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income 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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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines E3 3QQ — 52% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.

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

E3 3QQ 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.

Day-to-day life in E3 3QQ has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £315k.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 3QQ are sourced from Output Area E00184022 (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 3QQ. The average age is 29.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.6%
Asian / British Asian52.0%
Black / African / Caribbean7.5%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 12%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 315,000

4 sales · Mean £ 278,750

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

Crime around E3 3QQ is moderate at 61 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 offences359
Anti-social behaviour294
Vehicle crime118
Drugs84
Burglary76

school Local Schools

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Bow School

Good1205 pupils0.2 km
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The Clara Grant Primary School

Good457 pupils0.2 km
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Manorfield Primary School

Outstanding711 pupils0.3 km
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St Saviour's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding241 pupils0.4 km
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Marner Primary School

Good672 pupils0.4 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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Langdon Park Community School

Good1077 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Brownfield Social Club1.0 km
  • The Beehive0.3 km
  • The Bow Bells0.9 km
  • The Little Driver0.9 km
  • Callaghans0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • The Works Cafe0.7 km
  • Barry's Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Devons Cafe0.1 km
  • Rupert Street Bar0.9 km
  • Bow Brew0.6 km
  • + 35 more
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Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Bow School0.6 km
  • Noodle House0.7 km
  • The Munch Plug0.1 km
  • St Pauls Way Trust Secondary School Kitchen0.5 km
  • Dessert Delicacy0.9 km
  • + 31 more
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Retailers - Other

57 nearby
  • Aariz Supermarket1.0 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
  • + 52 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 2 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 Station0.3 km
  • Devons Road DLR Station0.3 km