E3 4BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Belton Way, 0.1km 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 4BA is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 64% 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 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £340k. 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 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00021346 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELTON WAY, E3 4BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELTON WAY, E3 4BA.
356
29
£ 51,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E3 4BA has a significant social housing presence — 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 29-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 4BA. The average age is 28.7. 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
£ 340,000
2 sales · Mean £ 340,000
Terraced
£ 340,000
1 sales · Mean £ 340,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 4BA is moderate at 64 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.
school Local Schools
St Paul's Way Trust School
Stebon Primary School
The Clara Grant Primary School
Bow School
St Paul with St Luke CofE Primary School
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Manorfield Primary School
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Bottle and Basket0.8 km
- Delizia0.8 km
- Denni's News0.5 km
- Elahee Grocers1.0 km
- Hamlets Express0.8 km
- + 69 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Galvaniser's PH0.9 km
- Widows Son0.5 km
- Goppa's Kitchen1.0 km
- Wentworth Arms0.9 km
- Callaghans0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Al Safa Grill0.8 km
- Buddies London0.5 km
- Eye London1.0 km
- Les Miches0.5 km
- Majesty Lounge0.8 km
- + 51 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy0.5 km
- Holy Smokes BBQ0.5 km
- La Bella Napoli, La Cucina Italiana, Mare Pizza Tico Taco0.5 km
- Meat Up, Sexy Vegan0.5 km
- Ranchos0.6 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-operative0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Limehouse1.4 km
- West Ham2.3 km
- Shadwell2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E34BA · Data under Open Government Licence