Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

E3 4NW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E3 4NW.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 51,000 /yr

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Employed

36%

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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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

E3 4NW has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-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 4NW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Bow in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bromley North ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 4NW is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% 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 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 4NW are sourced from Output Area E00021505 (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 4NW. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British18.2%
Asian / British Asian63.6%
Black / African / Caribbean12.7%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around E3 4NW is moderate at 73 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 offences333
Anti-social behaviour217
Theft from the person112
Shoplifting75
Other theft69

school Local Schools

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Wellington Primary School

Good434 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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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils0.3 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils0.3 km
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The Clara Grant Primary School

Good457 pupils0.6 km
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St Agnes RC Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's Way Trust School

Good1805 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

88 nearby
  • Ahmed's Bakers Delight0.7 km
  • Zaid News Ltd0.3 km
  • Bow Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Coborn Corner Shop0.7 km
  • Mile End Cash and Carry0.2 km
  • + 83 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • Staff Cafe0.3 km
  • Shoyu Cafe0.5 km
  • Madina Charcoal Grill0.6 km
  • Original Greedy Cow0.6 km
  • Ariana Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 77 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Co-operative0.6 km
  • Co-operative0.4 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Japanese Kitchen0.7 km
  • Kam Hon Take Away0.3 km
  • PFC Espresso0.7 km
  • Mr K's Kitchen0.3 km
  • Fortune Cat0.3 km
  • + 35 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Mucci's0.9 km
  • Wentworth Arms0.4 km
  • The Palm Tree0.9 km
  • Albert0.9 km
  • Senior Common Room Bar (Blizzard Bar)0.9 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • City View Hotel Restaurant1.0 km
  • Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Limehouse1.6 km
  • Hackney Wick2.1 km
  • Bethnal Green2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bow Road Underground Station0.3 km
  • Bow Road Underground Station0.3 km
  • Bow Road Underground Station0.3 km
  • Bow Road Underground Station0.3 km
  • Mile End Underground Station0.4 km