Bromley High Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 3BN 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 3BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 3BL, E3 3EL, E3 3AT, E3 3EJ, E3 3AS, E3 3BJ, E3 3AR, E3 3HB, E3 3HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E3 3BN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 48.4% | 49.5% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.6% | 50.5% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 3BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 39.8% | 44.7% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 38.1% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.8% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 39% | 41.3% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 36% | 29.7% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 18.8% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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.
In the area around E3 3BN this area, 32.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.4% | 32.1% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 10.7% | 1.6% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 6.5% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 9.3% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 32.1% | 13.5% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 14.7% | 4.2% | -10.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.9% 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 | 51.6% | 40.3% | -11.3% | 1.1% | 39.2% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 9.9% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 22.4% | 20.9% | -1.5% | 81.4% | -60.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 6.6% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, just 43.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.6% | 43.2% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -40.0% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 10% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 10% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.8% | 32.5% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 26.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.6% | 43% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -40.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 29.8% | 25.3% | 9.8% | 20.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 7% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 7% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.4% | 13.2% | -11.2% | 1.9% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 8.1% | 0.6% | 7.5% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.8% | 37.2% | -28.4% |
| Christian | 26.4% | 46.2% | -19.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 59.3% | 6.5% | 52.8% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bromley High Street was 283.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.3% higher than the Bromley North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bromley High Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Bromley North and the 148th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.1%.

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 11 Baker House Bromley High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2025-07-16 | £267,259 |
| Flat 12 Baker House Bromley High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2016-10-05 | £326,121 |
| Flat 12 Baker House Bromley High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2013-08-15 | £318,427 |
| Flat 7 Baker House Bromley High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2007-07-09 | £303,365 |
| Flat 10 Baker House Bromley High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2007-05-08 | £236,833 |
E3 3BN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Other | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 4out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,311 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 | 168 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Palace Primary School St Leonard's Street , Bow E3 3BT | 3out of 4 | 181 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Primary School Wellington Way , Bow E3 4NE | 4out of 4 | 641 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marner Primary School Devas Street , Bow E3 3LL | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 360 5 Sugar House Lane , E15 2QS | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Science Academy East London Three Mill Lane , E3 3DU | - not rated | 709 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | - not rated | 774 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 1,187 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | 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 | 703 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 1,794 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,332 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,315 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,629 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Hearts Academy 221 Bow Road , E3 2SJ | - not rated | 180 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Opal College London Bow House , 153-159 Bow Road E3 2SE | - not rated | 268 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | - not rated | 422 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo High School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Cherry Trees School 68 Campbell Road , Bow E3 4EA | - not rated | 423 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 154 yd | |
| Root 25 | 116b Bow Road | 194 yd | |
| Myra Grill | 163 Bow Road | 194 yd | |
| McDonalds | 4 Payne Road | 283 yd | |
| Phoenix Upper Cafe | Phoenix Upper School, 2 Paton Close | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bow Bells | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 288 yd | |
| Goppa's Kitchen | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 288 yd | |
| The Little Driver | 125 Bow Road | 561 yd | |
| Galvaniser's PH | 2 Devas Street | 578 yd | |
| Widows Son | 75 Devons Road | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFC Espresso | 8 Stroudley Walk | 154 yd | |
| Bun & Sum | 4 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 543 yd | |
| Ranchos | 13 Bow Triangle Business Centre, Eleanor Street | 611 yd | |
| Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy | 36 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 671 yd | |
| Ranna | 46 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hancock Road | 455 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 561 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 763 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 368 yd |
| Ian Mikardo High School WILLIAM GUY GARDENS | tennis courts | 427 yd |
| Marner Primary School DEVAS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 682 yd |
| Bow School TWELVETREES CRESCENT | tennis courts | 760 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 790 yd | |
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 844 yd | |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Caspian Wharf) AEGEAN COURT AEGEAN COURT SEVEN SEA GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 1,066 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 201.34 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 201.34 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 37.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.