E3 3RJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gale Street, 0.3km from Bow Common in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bromley South ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 3RJ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 63% 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. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £351k, up 1.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 3RJ are sourced from Output Area E00167216 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GALE STREET, E3 3RJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GALE STREET, E3 3RJ.
372
30
£ 51,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 3RJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 63% of tenure in E3 3RJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 1.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 3RJ. The average age is 30.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 351,500
3 sales · Mean £ 355,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 3RJ is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bow School
St Paul's Way Trust School
The Clara Grant Primary School
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Stebon Primary School
Manorfield Primary School
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
St Paul with St Luke CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Bromley By Bow Centre - Community Fridge1.0 km
- East 1 Kiosk0.9 km
- Ahmed's Bakers Delight0.9 km
- Zaid News Ltd0.9 km
- Local Express0.8 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Goppa's Kitchen1.0 km
- The Bow Bells1.0 km
- Callaghans0.8 km
- Festival Inn0.8 km
- The Manor Arms1.0 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Stroudley PFC & Grill0.9 km
- The Works Cafe0.8 km
- Original Taste1.0 km
- Carmen's Family Coffee House0.8 km
- JP's Cafe0.8 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Bow School0.9 km
- Noodle House1.0 km
- Japanese Kitchen0.9 km
- PFC Espresso0.9 km
- Perfect Fried Chicken0.8 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- George IV Regency Hotel1.0 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Co-operative0.8 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Limehouse1.5 km
- West Ham2.1 km
- Shadwell2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Devons Road DLR Station0.4 km
- Devons Road DLR Station0.5 km
- Devons Road DLR Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E33RJ · Data under Open Government Licence