Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

WEATHERLEY CLOSE, E3 4BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEATHERLEY CLOSE, E3 4BQ.

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Population

220

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E3 4BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 69% of tenure in E3 4BQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 60.2% year-on-year.

home £263,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E3 4BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Weatherley Close, 0.2km from Bow Common in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Mile End ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 4BQ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 69% 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 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £263k, up 60.2% 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 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00183790 (shared with 3 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 4BQ. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British14.8%
Asian / British Asian56.1%
Black / African / Caribbean27.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 320,000

12 sales · Mean £ 318,583

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

Crime around E3 4BQ is moderate at 62 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 offences325
Anti-social behaviour282
Drugs85
Vehicle crime83
Other theft67

school Local Schools

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St Paul with St Luke CofE Primary School

Good215 pupils0.2 km
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St Paul's Way Trust School

Good1805 pupils0.2 km
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Stebon Primary School

Good676 pupils0.3 km
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Beatrice Tate School

Outstanding110 pupils0.6 km
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Halley Primary School

Good212 pupils0.6 km
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The Clara Grant Primary School

Good457 pupils0.6 km
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Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School

Good160 pupils0.6 km
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Bow School

Good1205 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

69 nearby
  • Zaid News Ltd0.9 km
  • East 1 Kiosk0.9 km
  • Ali Halal Grocers0.1 km
  • Bow Food and Wines0.9 km
  • Devons Food & Wine0.5 km
  • + 64 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Staff Cafe0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Anchor Cafe0.7 km
  • Bow Brew0.1 km
  • Donor Station0.9 km
  • + 47 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Kam Hon Take Away0.9 km
  • Carolines Pizza, Bravo Pizza0.6 km
  • Cotton Candy0.7 km
  • Fodal Mile End, Gadani0.8 km
  • Kar Woo0.9 km
  • + 38 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Coborn0.9 km
  • The Beehive1.0 km
  • Queens Head1.0 km
  • Bancroft Arms1.0 km
  • Urban Bar/Jamboree0.9 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Limehouse1.1 km
  • Shadwell2.3 km
  • Bethnal Green2.3 km