Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

METROPOLIS PLAZA, E3 4RH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for METROPOLIS PLAZA, E3 4RH.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

83%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E3 4RH 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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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 83% economic activity and an average age of 31, E3 4RH is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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

E3 4RH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Metropolis Plaza, 0.6km from Bow in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Mile End ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (76% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £522k.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 4RH are sourced from Output Area E00183767 (shared with 7 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 4RH. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.9%
Asian / British Asian16.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

83%Active
FT: 76%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 515,000

5 sales · Mean £ 491,500

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

Crime around E3 4RH is moderate at 78 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 offences331
Anti-social behaviour210
Theft from the person124
Shoplifting98
Other theft89

school Local Schools

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Beatrice Tate School

Outstanding110 pupils0.1 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils0.3 km
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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils0.3 km
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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils0.3 km
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Wellington Primary School

Good434 pupils0.3 km
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Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Good259 pupils0.7 km
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Ben Jonson Primary School

Good679 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul with St Luke CofE Primary School

Good215 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

87 nearby
  • Mile End Cash and Carry0.2 km
  • Ahmed's Bakers Delight0.9 km
  • Zaid News Ltd0.4 km
  • Development through Challenge - Food area0.8 km
  • East 1 Kiosk0.4 km
  • + 82 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

86 nearby
  • Madina Charcoal Grill0.5 km
  • Original Greedy Cow0.5 km
  • Staff Cafe0.3 km
  • Ciao Bella0.9 km
  • E3 Vegan1.0 km
  • + 81 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • City Kebab House0.5 km
  • Japanese Kitchen0.9 km
  • Kam Hon Take Away0.3 km
  • PFC Espresso0.9 km
  • Britannia Fish Bar0.8 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Co-operative0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-operative0.5 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.5 km
  • City View Hotel Restaurant1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Goppa's Kitchen0.7 km
  • The Coborn0.3 km
  • Albert0.9 km
  • Senior Common Room Bar (Blizzard Bar)0.8 km
  • Mucci's0.8 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Mile End Underground Station0.3 km
  • Mile End Underground Station0.3 km
  • Mile End Underground Station0.3 km
  • Mile End Underground Station0.3 km
  • Mile End Underground Station0.3 km