Rainhill Way is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 3EQ is located in the Bromley North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rainhill Way, London, E3 3EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 3AH, E3 3HG, E3 2SG, E3 2XN, E3 2ZZ, E3 3AR, E3 3EW, E3 3HB, E3 3EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E3 3EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 50.5% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 52% | 49.5% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 3EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.9% 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 | 68% | 63.9% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 26.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.4% | 28.1% | 6.7% | 44.2% | -16.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 6% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.7% | 51.1% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 38% | 34.4% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 3EQ this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 8.4% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 10% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 11.2% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 53% | 52.4% | -0.6% | 33.8% | 18.6% |
| Other | 9% | 7.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 4.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.2% 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 | 6% | 28.1% | 22.1% | 1.1% | 27.0% |
| Chinese | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 2% | 7.7% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 63.3% | 42.2% | -21.1% | 81.4% | -39.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 5.3% | 0.6% | -4.7% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 50% 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 | 61.3% | 50% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| European Union | 11% | 19.9% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 5.4% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 18.9% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 13.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59% | 49.8% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -33.4% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 19.8% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 16.6% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 13.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 5.8% | -8.2% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 12.5% | 0.6% | 11.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 25.2% | 46.2% | -21.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 32.6% | 6.5% | 26.1% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rainhill Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bromley North average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133 Rainhill Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-05-30 | £382,109 |
| 165 Rainhill Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2016-02-26 | £307,309 |
| 153 Rainhill Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £417,500 | 2014-09-26 | £478,354 |
| 167 Rainhill Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-08-22 | £290,606 |
| 137 Rainhill Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2014-01-10 | £470,036 |
The percentage of student residents living in E3 3EQ 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 | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,208 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 | 2,370 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 | 145 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Palace Primary School St Leonard's Street , Bow E3 3BT | 4out of 4 | 447 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Primary School Wellington Way , Bow E3 4NE | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Primary School Coborn Street , Bow E3 2AB | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clara Grant Primary School Knapp Road , Bow E3 4BU | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 971 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,698 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 | 956 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,408 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,855 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,639 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 | 1,053 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,322 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 513 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 537 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | 4out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 973 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root 25 | 116b Bow Road | 57 yd | |
| Myra Grill | 163 Bow Road | 88 yd | |
| Stroudley PFC & Grill | 6 Stroudley Walk | 174 yd | |
| Phoenix Upper Cafe | Phoenix Upper School, 2 Paton Close | 192 yd | |
| Grounded | 92 Bow Road | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bow Bells | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 151 yd | |
| Goppa's Kitchen | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 151 yd | |
| The Little Driver | 125 Bow Road | 424 yd | |
| Galvaniser's PH | 2 Devas Street | 650 yd | |
| Widows Son | 75 Devons Road | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFC Espresso | 8 Stroudley Walk | 174 yd | |
| Bun & Sum | 4 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 436 yd | |
| Ranchos | 13 Bow Triangle Business Centre, Eleanor Street | 515 yd | |
| Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy | 36 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 580 yd | |
| Ranna | 46 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 424 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hancock Road | 591 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 627 yd | |
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 1,078 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 242 yd |
| Ian Mikardo High School WILLIAM GUY GARDENS | tennis courts | 509 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 653 yd | |
| Marner Primary School DEVAS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 752 yd |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 807 yd | |
| Bow School TWELVETREES CRESCENT | tennis courts | 863 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 112.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 112.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.