Bromley High Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 3BD is located in the Bromley North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bromley High Street, London, E3 3BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 3DS, E3 3BB, E3 3BE, E3 3BA, E3 3AX, E3 3BG, E3 3BH, E3 3BQ, E3 3EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 3BD is primarily male, with 54.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.6% | 45.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -5.9% |
| Male | 55.4% | 54.9% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 5.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E3 3BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.8% | 45.7% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 42.7% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.4% | 49.5% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 33.3% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 12.5% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.9% | 18.1% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 15.4% | 3.8% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 13% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 16.6% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 32.6% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 10.6% | 1.8% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 15% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 57.4% | 58.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 57.5% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.8% | 3.5% | -3.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 17.8% | 15% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -66.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 51.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.6% | 51.2% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -32.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.6% | 35.9% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 30.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.6% | 51.2% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -32.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 31% | 26.5% | 9.8% | 21.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.8% | 7.4% | -22.4% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 8.1% | 1.2% | 6.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10% | 37.2% | -27.2% |
| Christian | 17.8% | 46.2% | -28.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 59.7% | 6.5% | 53.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bromley High Street was 70.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.5% lower than the Bromley North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bromley High Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bromley North and the 157th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 16 Prioress House Bromley High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-01-30 | £400,836 |
| Flat 42 Prioress House Bromley High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £407,000 | 2023-10-17 | £399,911 |
| Flat 2 Prioress House Bromley High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-10-16 | £353,962 |
| Flat 16 Prioress House Bromley High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2019-06-04 | £358,446 |
| Flat 19 Prioress House Bromley High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-03-25 | £282,366 |
The percentage of student residents living in E3 3BD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 2,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,382 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,546 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Palace Primary School St Leonard's Street , Bow E3 3BT | 4out of 4 | 235 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes RC Primary School Rainhill Way , Bow E3 3ER | 4out of 4 | 312 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 360 Sugar House Lane , Stratford E15 2RB | - not rated | 589 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Primary School Wellington Way , Bow E3 4NE | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marner Primary School Devas Street , Bow E3 3LL | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 1,118 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 775 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,506 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,566 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,783 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 851 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,447 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,047 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | 4out of 4 | 543 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 851 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 873 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Special School Pitchford Street , Stratford E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 4 Payne Road | 253 yd | |
| Stroudley PFC & Grill | 6 Stroudley Walk | 346 yd | |
| Myra Grill | 163 Bow Road | 361 yd | |
| Root 25 | 116b Bow Road | 391 yd | |
| Phoenix Upper Cafe | Phoenix Upper School, 2 Paton Close | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bow Bells | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 485 yd | |
| Goppa's Kitchen | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 485 yd | |
| Jim & Tonic | 133 High Street, Stratford | 584 yd | |
| Galvaniser's PH | 2 Devas Street | 639 yd | |
| The Little Driver | 125 Bow Road | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFC Espresso | 8 Stroudley Walk | 346 yd | |
| Bow School Kitchen | Bow School, 44 Twelvetrees Crescent | 741 yd | |
| The Burger Cafe | 16 Abbey Lane, Stratford | 753 yd | |
| Bun & Sum | 4 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 758 yd | |
| Ranchos | 13 Bow Triangle Business Centre, Eleanor Street | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hancock Road | 324 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 756 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 963 yd | |
| Tesco Express Stratford | 164 - 168 High Street, Stratford | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ian Mikardo High School WILLIAM GUY GARDENS | tennis courts | 486 yd |
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Marner Primary School DEVAS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 736 yd |
| Bow School TWELVETREES CRESCENT | tennis courts | 742 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 983 yd | |
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 1,024 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 89.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 143.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.