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.
VIOLET ROAD, E3 3QQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VIOLET ROAD, E3 3QQ.
321
30
£ 51,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Bow School
The Clara Grant Primary School
Manorfield Primary School
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Marner Primary School
St Paul's Way Trust School
Ian Mikardo School
Langdon Park Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: E33QQ · Data under Open Government Licence