Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

MILE END ROAD, E3 4LH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILE END ROAD, E3 4LH.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

38%

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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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

E3 4LH has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-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 4LH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mile End Road, 0.5km from Bow in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Mile End ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 4LH is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 4LH are sourced from Output Area E00183714 (shared with 5 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 4LH. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.0%
Asian / British Asian51.2%
Black / African / Caribbean8.3%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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

Crime around E3 4LH is moderate at 85 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 offences326
Anti-social behaviour211
Theft from the person119
Shoplifting97
Other theft77

school Local Schools

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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils0.2 km
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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils0.2 km
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Beatrice Tate School

Outstanding110 pupils0.2 km
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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils0.3 km
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Wellington Primary School

Good434 pupils0.4 km
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Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Good259 pupils0.7 km
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Olga Primary School

Good543 pupils0.7 km
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Ben Jonson Primary School

Good679 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Fortune Cat0.5 km
  • Olenka Ukrainian Kitchen0.5 km
  • Season Thai, Thai City, Thai Tastes, Zaap Zeed, Fab Thai Street Food0.5 km
  • Varadon Japanese Kitchen, Sushi Sushi, Taste of Japan, Sushi Love0.5 km
  • City Kebab House0.4 km
  • + 40 more
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Retailers - Other

97 nearby
  • Mile End Cash and Carry0.0 km
  • Coborn Corner Shop0.5 km
  • Ali Halal Grocers0.9 km
  • Best One0.9 km
  • Bow Food and Wines0.3 km
  • + 92 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

91 nearby
  • Madina Charcoal Grill0.4 km
  • Original Greedy Cow0.4 km
  • Bow Brew0.9 km
  • Donor Station0.4 km
  • Med's0.4 km
  • + 86 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • The Palm Tree0.7 km
  • The Victoria0.8 km
  • Senior Common Room Bar (Blizzard Bar)0.8 km
  • Goppa's Kitchen0.7 km
  • The Coborn0.2 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Co-operative0.5 km
  • Co-operative0.4 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.4 km
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Limehouse1.6 km
  • Hackney Wick2.0 km
  • Cambridge Heath2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Mile End Underground Station0.2 km
  • Mile End Underground Station0.2 km
  • Mile End Underground Station0.2 km
  • Mile End Underground Station0.2 km
  • Mile End Underground Station0.2 km