E3 4DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km 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 4DY is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 49% 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.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 4DY are sourced from Output Area E00021486 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E3 4DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E3 4DY.
625
30
£ 52,000 /yr
44%
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 4DY has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 4DY. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 4DY is moderate at 54 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
St Paul with St Luke CofE Primary School
St Paul's Way Trust School
Beatrice Tate School
Stebon Primary School
Halley Primary School
Ben Jonson Primary School
Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Zaid News Ltd0.9 km
- Mile End Cash and Carry0.7 km
- Aariz Supermarket0.1 km
- Bow Corner Food and Wine0.2 km
- Dennis News Ltd0.7 km
- + 68 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Staff Cafe0.8 km
- Madina Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- Original Greedy Cow0.8 km
- YiFang Fruit Tea0.7 km
- Ariana Restaurant0.3 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-operative1.0 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Kam Hon Take Away0.8 km
- City Kebab House0.8 km
- TGF Pizza0.3 km
- The Munch Plug0.8 km
- Alan's Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- The Little Driver1.0 km
- Cherry0.7 km
- The Coborn0.8 km
- Mucci's0.8 km
- Wentworth Arms0.5 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Limehouse1.1 km
- Bethnal Green2.1 km
- Shadwell2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: E34DY · Data under Open Government Licence