Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

CORSICAN SQUARE, E3 3YB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORSICAN SQUARE, E3 3YB.

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Population

207

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 51,000 /yr

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Employed

90%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E3 3YB 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.

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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

E3 3YB is a young, economically active community — 90% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 3.1% year-on-year.

home £475,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E3 3YB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Corsican Square, 0.1km from Bromley in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bromley South ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

For families considering a move, E3 3YB represents a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (85% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £475k, down 3.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 3YB are sourced from Output Area E00184088 (shared with 2 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 3YB. 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

White / British48.0%
Asian / British Asian34.3%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed11.8%

Economic Activity

90%Active
FT: 85%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 455,000

111 sales · Mean £ 462,616

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E3 3YB is moderate at 63 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.

Violence and sexual offences342
Anti-social behaviour317
Vehicle crime118
Other theft93
Drugs83

school Local Schools

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The Clara Grant Primary School

Good457 pupils0.2 km
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Marner Primary School

Good672 pupils0.4 km
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Bow School

Good1205 pupils0.4 km
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Manorfield Primary School

Outstanding711 pupils0.5 km
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Ian Mikardo School

Outstanding43 pupils0.5 km
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Childrens House Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.6 km
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Old Palace Primary School

Outstanding412 pupils0.6 km
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St Agnes RC Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Eataly - Three Mills Studios0.9 km
  • The Works Cafe0.8 km
  • Barry's Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Devons Cafe0.2 km
  • Rupert Street Bar0.8 km
  • + 31 more
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Bow School0.6 km
  • Noodle House0.7 km
  • The Munch Plug0.2 km
  • St Pauls Way Trust Secondary School Kitchen0.6 km
  • Meze Kitchen0.4 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Aariz Supermarket0.9 km
  • Bow Corner Food and Wine0.9 km
  • Dennis News Ltd0.3 km
  • Sylhet Fish and Meat Market0.2 km
  • Taja Halal Food Store Ltd0.3 km
  • + 48 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Beehive0.3 km
  • The Bow Bells0.7 km
  • The Little Driver0.8 km
  • Galvaniser's PH0.3 km
  • Widows Son0.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Co-operative0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Ham1.8 km
  • Limehouse1.9 km
  • Stratford London2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Devons Road DLR Station0.0 km
  • Devons Road DLR Station0.1 km
  • Devons Road DLR Station0.1 km
  • Bromley-by-Bow Underground Station0.5 km
  • Bromley-by-Bow Underground Station0.5 km