Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

BELTON WAY, E3 4BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELTON WAY, E3 4BA.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 51,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British20.2%
Asian / British Asian52.9%
Black / African / Caribbean17.6%
Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour378
Violence and sexual offences372
Drugs103
Vehicle crime101
Burglary80

school Local Schools

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St Paul's Way Trust School

Good1805 pupils0.1 km
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Stebon Primary School

Good676 pupils0.3 km
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The Clara Grant Primary School

Good457 pupils0.4 km
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Bow School

Good1205 pupils0.4 km
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St Paul with St Luke CofE Primary School

Good215 pupils0.4 km
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St Saviour's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding241 pupils0.5 km
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Manorfield Primary School

Outstanding711 pupils0.7 km
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Lansbury Lawrence Primary School

Good476 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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