E3 3TH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Navigation Road, 0.5km from Bromley in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Lansbury ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E3 3TH offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £420k, down 1.2% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 3TH are sourced from Output Area E00183880 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NAVIGATION ROAD, E3 3TH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NAVIGATION ROAD, E3 3TH.
386
28
£ 51,200 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 3TH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
E3 3TH has a highly multicultural community character — 47% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 28 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 3TH. The average age is 27.8. 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
£ 420,000
5 sales · Mean £ 424,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 3TH is above average at 96 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
Marner Primary School
Manorfield Primary School
Ian Mikardo School
Old Palace Primary School
Harris Science Academy East London
Bow School
The Clara Grant Primary School
Childrens House Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Goppa0.8 km
- Britannia Pharmacy1.0 km
- Denni's News0.8 km
- Elahee Grocers0.2 km
- Barrys1.0 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Brownfield Social Club1.0 km
- Galvaniser's PH0.3 km
- Widows Son0.6 km
- Eadn London1.0 km
- The Beehive0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Eataly - Three Mills Studios0.6 km
- P&A Food Management Services Limited1.0 km
- The Balanced Food Company Ltd0.6 km
- Aberfeldy Cafe1.0 km
- The Works Cafe0.6 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Bow School0.2 km
- Noodle House0.3 km
- Little Hudson0.8 km
- Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy1.0 km
- Holy Smokes BBQ1.0 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham1.3 km
- Stratford London2.3 km
- Limehouse2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bromley-by-Bow Underground Station0.4 km
- Bromley-by-Bow Underground Station0.4 km
- Bromley-by-Bow Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E33TH · Data under Open Government Licence