E3 3RQ 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £335k.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 3RQ are sourced from Output Area E00183923 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GALE STREET, E3 3RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GALE STREET, E3 3RQ.
280
32
£ 51,000 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 3RQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
High employment, young population. E3 3RQ combines 68% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 3RQ. The average age is 31.6. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 360,000
10 sales · Mean £ 376,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 3RQ is moderate at 67 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 Saviour's Church of England Primary School
St Paul's Way Trust School
The Clara Grant Primary School
Manorfield Primary School
Stebon Primary School
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Langdon Park Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Ali Halal Meat Shop0.8 km
- Cost Cut1.0 km
- Poplar Mini Mart One Limited1.0 km
- Nisa Local Langdon Park0.8 km
- Spey Street News0.7 km
- + 61 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Donasao Kitchen & Bar0.8 km
- Eastenders Pie & Mash0.9 km
- Juice Valley1.0 km
- Perfect Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Real Taste0.9 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
- Lidl0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Pizza Hut Delivery0.9 km
- Station Cafe0.9 km
- Tops Pizza0.9 km
- Hin Cheong0.9 km
- Mr K's Kitchen0.6 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- George IV Regency Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Callaghans0.7 km
- Festival Inn0.7 km
- The Manor Arms0.9 km
- The Beehive0.5 km
- Star of the East, Daddy’s Dim Sum, Phikul0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Limehouse1.5 km
- West Ham2.1 km
- Shadwell2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Devons Road DLR Station0.5 km
- Devons Road DLR Station0.5 km
- Devons Road DLR Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E33RQ · Data under Open Government Licence