Bromley High Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 3BL 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 3BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 3BN, E3 3BJ, E3 3AT, E3 3EL, E3 3EJ, E3 3EH, E3 3AS, E3 3EN, E3 3HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E3 3BL has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents 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 | 48% | 48% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 52% | 52% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 3BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 41.7% | 43.2% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 43.2% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 51.2% | 38.7% | -12.5% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 41.3% | 10.9% | 33.6% | 7.7% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 11.1% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 6% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 30.7% | 25.8% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 11.7% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 12.1% | 3.0% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 16.3% | 8.8% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 28.3% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 12.6% | 2.9% | -9.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 13.4% 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 | 60.6% | 67.4% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 66.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 6% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 1.1% | -2.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 21.3% | 13.4% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -68.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 56.1% 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 | 53.5% | 56.1% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 4% | -4.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 32.3% | 32.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 26.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.3% | 56.3% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 26.6% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 16.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 3.1% | -3.5% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 8.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.5% | 5.7% | -20.8% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 8% | 1.2% | 6.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.5% | 37.2% | -27.7% |
| Christian | 15.5% | 46.2% | -30.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 67.3% | 6.5% | 60.8% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bromley High Street was 113.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.6% lower than the Bromley North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bromley High Street has the 27th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bromley North and the 300th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 78.4%.

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 12 Baxter House Bromley High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £259,547 | 2022-09-16 | £230,896 |
| Flat 15 Baxter House Bromley High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-08-27 | £182,370 |
| Flat 14 Baxter House Bromley High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2017-12-11 | £312,927 |
| Flat 7 Baxter House Bromley High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2007-07-13 | £263,876 |
| Flat 6 Baxter House Bromley High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2007-07-12 | £331,730 |
The percentage of student residents living in E3 3BL 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 | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Other | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 269 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,813 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 | 2,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,362 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Agnes RC Primary School Rainhill Way , Bow E3 3ER | 4out of 4 | 134 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Palace Primary School St Leonard's Street , Bow E3 3BT | 4out of 4 | 291 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Primary School Wellington Way , Bow E3 4NE | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 360 Sugar House Lane , Stratford E15 2RB | - not rated | 776 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marner Primary School Devas Street , Bow E3 3LL | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 1,070 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,656 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 | 821 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,405 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,696 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,763 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 | 986 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,219 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 | 538 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 676 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 701 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Special School Pitchford Street , Stratford E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,867 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stroudley PFC & Grill | 6 Stroudley Walk | 173 yd | |
| Myra Grill | 163 Bow Road | 216 yd | |
| Root 25 | 116b Bow Road | 221 yd | |
| McDonalds | 4 Payne Road | 274 yd | |
| Phoenix Upper Cafe | Phoenix Upper School, 2 Paton Close | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bow Bells | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 316 yd | |
| Goppa's Kitchen | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 316 yd | |
| Galvaniser's PH | 2 Devas Street | 576 yd | |
| The Little Driver | 125 Bow Road | 589 yd | |
| Widows Son | 75 Devons Road | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFC Espresso | 8 Stroudley Walk | 173 yd | |
| Bun & Sum | 4 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 572 yd | |
| Ranchos | 13 Bow Triangle Business Centre, Eleanor Street | 639 yd | |
| Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy | 36 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 699 yd | |
| Ranna | 46 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hancock Road | 430 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 589 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 792 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 391 yd |
| Ian Mikardo High School WILLIAM GUY GARDENS | tennis courts | 424 yd |
| Marner Primary School DEVAS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 680 yd |
| Bow School TWELVETREES CRESCENT | tennis courts | 749 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 818 yd | |
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 864 yd | |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Caspian Wharf) AEGEAN COURT AEGEAN COURT SEVEN SEA GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 1,077 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.