Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

E3 3QW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E3 3QW.

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Population

378

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 49,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

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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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

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.

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

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.

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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

White / British27.1%
Asian / British Asian36.3%
Black / African / Caribbean26.8%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences217
Anti-social behaviour171
Other theft77
Vehicle crime76
Drugs64

school Local Schools

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Marner Primary School

Good672 pupils0.2 km
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Ian Mikardo School

Outstanding43 pupils0.3 km
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Old Palace Primary School

Outstanding412 pupils0.4 km
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Harris Science Academy East London

Inadequate0.4 km
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Childrens House Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.6 km
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Manorfield Primary School

Outstanding711 pupils0.6 km
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The Clara Grant Primary School

Good457 pupils0.7 km
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St Agnes RC Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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
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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