Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

MICHAEL CLOSE, E3 4GG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MICHAEL CLOSE, E3 4GG.

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Population

433

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E3 4GG 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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3/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates E3 4GG — age 31, 52% ownership, 39% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 7.8% year-on-year.

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

E3 4GG is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Michael Close, 0.4km from Bow Common in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Mile End ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

Within the E3 district, this postcode is characterised by a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £540k, down 7.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 4GG are sourced from Output Area E00021484 (shared with 17 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 4GG. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.5%
Asian / British Asian33.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 540,000

3 sales · Mean £ 545,000

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

Crime around E3 4GG is moderate at 61 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 offences220
Anti-social behaviour190
Theft from the person74
Other theft69
Vehicle crime60

school Local Schools

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Beatrice Tate School

Outstanding110 pupils0.3 km
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St Paul with St Luke CofE Primary School

Good215 pupils0.4 km
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St Paul's Way Trust School

Good1805 pupils0.5 km
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Stebon Primary School

Good676 pupils0.6 km
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Ben Jonson Primary School

Good679 pupils0.6 km
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Wellington Primary School

Good434 pupils0.6 km
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Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Good259 pupils0.6 km
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Halley Primary School

Good212 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

55 nearby
  • Rusty Bike0.5 km
  • 6burgerz0.5 km
  • Al Safa Grill0.3 km
  • Buddies London0.8 km
  • Dixie Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • + 50 more
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Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Bun & Sum0.7 km
  • Coffee London0.5 km
  • Whatthebubbles0.5 km
  • Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy0.5 km
  • Holy Smokes BBQ0.5 km
  • + 29 more
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Retailers - Other

69 nearby
  • Bottle and Basket0.3 km
  • Delizia0.3 km
  • Denni's News0.6 km
  • Hamlets Express0.3 km
  • John Smith & Son0.7 km
  • + 64 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Drapers Arms Bar & E1 Venue Bar1.0 km
  • The Octagon, The Queens Building0.7 km
  • Widows Son0.8 km
  • The Bow Bells1.0 km
  • The Little Driver0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Co-operative0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Co-operative0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Limehouse1.3 km
  • Bethnal Green2.1 km
  • Whitechapel2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Mile End Underground Station0.5 km