E3 3ST is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hawgood 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 3ST is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £390k, up 17.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 3ST are sourced from Output Area E00167216 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWGOOD STREET, E3 3ST House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWGOOD STREET, E3 3ST.
372
30
£ 51,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 3ST 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
E3 3ST has a significant social housing presence — 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 17.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 3ST. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 410,000
7 sales · Mean £ 416,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 3ST is moderate at 61 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
Bow School
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
St Paul's Way Trust School
Stebon Primary School
The Clara Grant Primary School
Manorfield Primary School
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
St Paul with St Luke CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Ali Halal Meat Shop0.8 km
- Cost Cut0.9 km
- Poplar Mini Mart One Limited0.9 km
- VSE Wines1.0 km
- Nisa Local Langdon Park0.8 km
- + 62 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Urban Bar/Jamboree1.0 km
- Callaghans0.7 km
- Festival Inn0.7 km
- The Manor Arms0.9 km
- The Beehive0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Donasao Kitchen & Bar0.8 km
- Eastenders Pie & Mash0.9 km
- Juice Valley1.0 km
- Noodle Street Restaurant1.0 km
- Perfect Fried Chicken0.9 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
- Lidl0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Pizza Hut Delivery0.9 km
- Station Cafe0.9 km
- Tops Pizza0.9 km
- Hin Cheong0.9 km
- Mr K's Kitchen0.7 km
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- George IV Regency Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Limehouse1.5 km
- West Ham2.1 km
- Shadwell2.7 km
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Postcode Profile: E33ST · Data under Open Government Licence