Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

CANYON GARDEN, E3 4TJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANYON GARDEN, E3 4TJ.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E3 4TJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

E3 4TJ has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 28-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 4TJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Canyon Garden, 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 4TJ 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. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 4TJ are sourced from Output Area E00184015 (shared with 10 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 4TJ. The average age is 27.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British45.1%
Asian / British Asian33.0%
Black / African / Caribbean9.3%
Other / Mixed12.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 235,000

3 sales · Mean £ 221,040

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

Crime around E3 4TJ is moderate at 83 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 offences329
Anti-social behaviour208
Theft from the person118
Shoplifting97
Other theft78

school Local Schools

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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils0.2 km
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Beatrice Tate School

Outstanding110 pupils0.2 km
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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 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

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Retailers - Other

97 nearby
  • Mile End Cash and Carry0.0 km
  • Choice Foods0.9 km
  • Green Bazar0.9 km
  • Ozzys Newsagent Shop0.9 km
  • The Princes Trust Morgan Stanley Centre1.0 km
  • + 92 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

91 nearby
  • Madina Charcoal Grill0.4 km
  • Original Greedy Cow0.4 km
  • Original Taste0.6 km
  • Queens Cafe Sandwich Bar1.0 km
  • YiFang Fruit Tea0.4 km
  • + 86 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • City Kebab House0.4 km
  • Jack’s0.9 km
  • Britannia Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Milano Pizza, Fish Hut0.4 km
  • Sang Lee (UK) Ltd0.9 km
  • + 40 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • The Bow Bells0.7 km
  • The Little Driver0.5 km
  • Cherry0.4 km
  • Goppa's Kitchen0.7 km
  • The Coborn0.2 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Limehouse1.6 km
  • Hackney Wick2.0 km
  • Cambridge Heath2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Mile End Underground Station0.2 km
  • Mile End Underground Station0.2 km
  • Mile End Underground Station0.2 km
  • Mile End Underground Station0.3 km
  • Mile End Underground Station0.3 km