Rainhill Way is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 3EY is located in the Bromley North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 2009-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rainhill Way, London, E3 3EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 3EZ, E3 3HP, E3 4DU, E3 4DQ, E3 3ET, E3 3EU, E3 4EA, E3 3GF, E3 3HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 3EY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 53.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 48% | 46.9% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 3EY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 50.8% | 49.4% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 39.1% | 7.3% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 2.9% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 4.6% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 46.1% | 48.3% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 36.3% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 10.2% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 25.6% | 21.1% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 9.1% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 11.8% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 19.7% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 29.5% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 11.6% | 3.9% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.3% 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 | 36.9% | 46.3% | 9.4% | 1.1% | 45.2% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 8.4% | 9.4% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 33.2% | 22.3% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -59.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 60.8% 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 | 61.2% | 60.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 8.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.6% | 22.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 16.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.1% | 60.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 30.6% | 28.7% | 9.8% | 20.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.7% | 2.4% | -10.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.9% | 2% | -17.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.5% | 37.2% | -24.7% |
| Christian | 23.6% | 46.2% | -22.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 58% | 6.5% | 51.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 13 Priestman Point, 2 Rainhill Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-05-18 | £104,107 |
| Flat 8 Priestman Point, 2 Rainhill Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-09-14 | £92,903 |
| Flat 6 Priestman Point, 2 Rainhill Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,750 | 2007-04-19 | £167,313 |
| Flat 44 Priestman Point, 2 Rainhill Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £25,000 | 1998-08-06 | £103,420 |
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 75 |
| Looking after home or family | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Other | 27 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| 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 | 146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,172 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 | 258 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Primary School Wellington Way , Bow E3 4NE | 4out of 4 | 413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Palace Primary School St Leonard's Street , Bow E3 3BT | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clara Grant Primary School Knapp Road , Bow E3 4BU | - not rated | 445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clara Grant Primary School Knapp Road , Bow E3 4BU | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Science Academy East London Three Mill Lane , E3 3DU | - not rated | 901 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | - not rated | 951 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,324 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 | 749 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 | 1,764 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,329 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 938 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,333 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,968 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Trees School 68 Campbell Road , Bow E3 4EA | - not rated | 112 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Opal College London Bow House , 153-159 Bow Road E3 2SE | - not rated | 393 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | - not rated | 433 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 | 433 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Onelab College 7 Corsican Square , E3 3YD | - not rated | 436 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | 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 | 199 yd | |
| Root 25 | 116b Bow Road | 314 yd | |
| Grounded | 92 Bow Road | 331 yd | |
| Original Taste | 74 Bow Road | 367 yd | |
| Les Miches | 1 Corsican Square | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bow Bells | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 325 yd | |
| Goppa's Kitchen | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 325 yd | |
| Widows Son | 75 Devons Road | 384 yd | |
| Galvaniser's PH | 2 Devas Street | 470 yd | |
| The Little Driver | 125 Bow Road | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFC Espresso | 8 Stroudley Walk | 199 yd | |
| Bun & Sum | 4 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 283 yd | |
| Ranchos | 13 Bow Triangle Business Centre, Eleanor Street | 311 yd | |
| Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy | 36 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 356 yd | |
| Ranna | 46 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 480 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 625 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hancock Road | 661 yd | |
| Tesco | Caspian Works, Violet Road | 850 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ian Mikardo High School WILLIAM GUY GARDENS | tennis courts | 384 yd |
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 503 yd | |
| Marner Primary School DEVAS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 558 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 679 yd | |
| Bow School TWELVETREES CRESCENT | tennis courts | 743 yd |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Caspian Wharf) AEGEAN COURT AEGEAN COURT SEVEN SEA GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| St Pauls Way Community School (Closed) Shelmerdine Close | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 900 yd |
| St Pauls Way Trust School ST PAUL'S WAY TRUST SCHOOL ST PAUL'S WAY TRUST SCHOOL ST PAULS WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 934 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 125.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.