Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

GALE STREET, E3 3RQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GALE STREET, E3 3RQ.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 51,000 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: E3 3RQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British57.7%
Asian / British Asian28.1%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed8.9%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 7%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour397
Violence and sexual offences397
Vehicle crime115
Burglary100
Drugs95

school Local Schools

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Bow School

Good1205 pupils0.1 km
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St Saviour's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding241 pupils0.3 km
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St Paul's Way Trust School

Good1805 pupils0.3 km
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The Clara Grant Primary School

Good457 pupils0.4 km
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Manorfield Primary School

Outstanding711 pupils0.4 km
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Stebon Primary School

Good676 pupils0.4 km
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Lansbury Lawrence Primary School

Good476 pupils0.5 km
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Langdon Park Community School

Good1077 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Co-operative0.7 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
fastfood

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • George IV Regency Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

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