E3 3QW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Bromley in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bromley South ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 3QW is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 51% 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.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 3QW are sourced from Output Area E00167214 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E3 3QW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E3 3QW.
378
32
£ 49,900 /yr
41%
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
With 51% social renting, E3 3QW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 3QW. The average age is 32.0. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 3QW is above average at 95 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
Marner Primary School
Ian Mikardo School
Old Palace Primary School
Harris Science Academy East London
Childrens House Nursery School
Manorfield Primary School
The Clara Grant Primary School
St Agnes RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Goppa0.8 km
- Denni's News0.8 km
- Elahee Grocers0.1 km
- Spey Street News0.8 km
- Bromley By Bow Centre - Community Fridge0.4 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Eataly - Three Mills Studios0.4 km
- The Balanced Food Company Ltd0.7 km
- The Works Cafe0.7 km
- Jerms1.0 km
- Chez Estou & Yoyo0.8 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Bow School0.0 km
- Noodle House0.1 km
- Little Hudson0.8 km
- Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy0.9 km
- Holy Smokes BBQ0.9 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Galvaniser's PH0.3 km
- Widows Son0.6 km
- Goppa's Kitchen0.9 km
- The Bow Bells0.9 km
- The Beehive0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham1.2 km
- Stratford London2.1 km
- Stratford International2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bromley-by-Bow Underground Station0.2 km
- Bromley-by-Bow Underground Station0.2 km
- Bromley-by-Bow Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E33QW · Data under Open Government Licence