E3 3XE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Violet Road, 0.2km from Bromley in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bromley South ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
Day-to-day life in E3 3XE has the character of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
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 £340k.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 3XE are sourced from Output Area E00183985 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VIOLET ROAD, E3 3XE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VIOLET ROAD, E3 3XE.
278
28
£ 51,000 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 3XE 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 3XE has a highly multicultural community character — 53% 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 3XE. The average age is 27.6. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 278,000
8 sales · Mean £ 287,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 3XE 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
The Clara Grant Primary School
Bow School
Manorfield Primary School
Marner Primary School
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
St Paul's Way Trust School
Ian Mikardo School
Childrens House Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- The Works Cafe0.8 km
- Barry's Fish Bar0.2 km
- Devons Cafe0.1 km
- Rupert Street Bar0.8 km
- Bow Brew0.6 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Bow School0.6 km
- Noodle House0.7 km
- The Munch Plug0.1 km
- St Pauls Way Trust Secondary School Kitchen0.6 km
- Dessert Delicacy1.0 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Aariz Supermarket0.9 km
- Bow Corner Food and Wine0.9 km
- Dennis News Ltd0.2 km
- Sylhet Fish and Meat Market0.1 km
- Taja Halal Food Store Ltd0.2 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Beehive0.3 km
- The Bow Bells0.8 km
- The Little Driver0.9 km
- Callaghans0.9 km
- Festival Inn1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham1.8 km
- Limehouse1.8 km
- Stratford London2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Devons Road DLR Station0.1 km
- Devons Road DLR Station0.2 km
- Devons Road DLR Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E33XE · Data under Open Government Licence