Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

WAGER STREET, E3 4JR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAGER STREET, E3 4JR.

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Population

459

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E3 4JR 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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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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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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5/10
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Area Character

E3 4JR has a significant social housing presence — 56% 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. Property prices are trending up 2.7% year-on-year.

home £450,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E3 4JR is a safe, established residential area on Wager Street, 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 4JR is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. 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. 56% 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 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £450k, up 2.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 4JR are sourced from Output Area E00021476 (shared with 4 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 4JR. 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

White / British29.4%
Asian / British Asian50.0%
Black / African / Caribbean13.6%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 450,000

10 sales · Mean £ 431,910

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

Crime around E3 4JR is moderate at 51 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 behaviour242
Violence and sexual offences232
Vehicle crime67
Drugs63
Other theft60

school Local Schools

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St Paul with St Luke CofE Primary School

Good215 pupils0.2 km
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Halley Primary School

Good212 pupils0.4 km
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St Paul's Way Trust School

Good1805 pupils0.4 km
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Beatrice Tate School

Outstanding110 pupils0.4 km
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Stebon Primary School

Good676 pupils0.5 km
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Ben Jonson Primary School

Good679 pupils0.5 km
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Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Good259 pupils0.6 km
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Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School

Good160 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

77 nearby
  • Zaid News Ltd0.9 km
  • Mile End Cash and Carry0.7 km
  • Aariz Supermarket0.1 km
  • Bow Corner Food and Wine0.2 km
  • Cost U Less Supermarket1.0 km
  • + 72 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • Staff Cafe0.9 km
  • Madina Charcoal Grill0.8 km
  • Original Greedy Cow0.8 km
  • YiFang Fruit Tea0.7 km
  • Ariana Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 58 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-operative0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Kam Hon Take Away0.8 km
  • City Kebab House0.8 km
  • Mouchak Sweets & Cafe1.0 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar1.0 km
  • TGF Pizza0.3 km
  • + 40 more
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Cherry0.7 km
  • The Coborn0.8 km
  • Mucci's0.8 km
  • Wentworth Arms0.5 km
  • Urban Bar/Jamboree1.0 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Limehouse1.0 km
  • Bethnal Green2.1 km
  • Shadwell2.1 km