Florence Square is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 3FJ is located in the Bromley South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 2010-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Florence Square, London, E3 3FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 3DT, E3 3DW, E3 3BF, E3 3FG, E3 3FH, E3 3PP, E3 3FS, E3 3LN, E3 3FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E3 3FJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.1% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.9% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 3FJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.6% 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 | 55.4% | 58.6% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 20.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 33.8% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 56.1% | 58.2% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 31.9% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 7.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3FJ this area, 8.3% 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 56.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 8.3% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 7.3% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 12.6% | 5.4% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 12.3% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.9% | 56.3% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 22.5% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.7% 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 | 29.4% | 25% | -4.4% | 1.1% | 23.9% |
| Chinese | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 10.2% | 17.9% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 15.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 36.3% | 32.7% | -3.6% | 81.4% | -48.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 52.9% 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 | 56.4% | 52.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -30.3% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 12.6% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 9.6% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.5% | 18.6% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 13.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.4% | 53.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -30.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 26.1% | 18.5% | 9.8% | 16.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 9.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.8% | 4.8% | -13.0% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.6% | 37.2% | -11.6% |
| Christian | 29.1% | 46.2% | -17.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 41% | 6.5% | 34.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Florence Square 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Florence Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2016-10-21 | £275,440 |
| 3 Florence Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2013-06-28 | £282,903 |
| 3 Florence Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £200,000 | 2010-03-25 | £286,134 |
| 2 Florence Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £215,000 | 2010-03-18 | £307,594 |
The percentage of student residents living in E3 3FJ 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 | 151 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 2,298 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 | 2,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marner Primary School Devas Street , Bow E3 3LL | 3out of 4 | 188 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clara Grant Primary School Knapp Road , Bow E3 4BU | - not rated | 429 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clara Grant Primary School Knapp Road , Bow E3 4BU | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Palace Primary School St Leonard's Street , Bow E3 3BT | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes RC Primary School Rainhill Way , Bow E3 3ER | 4out of 4 | 578 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 394 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Science Academy East London Three Mill Lane , E3 3DU | - not rated | 725 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | - not rated | 750 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 451 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 | 1,784 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,165 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,386 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 | 957 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 957 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,297 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,123 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | - not rated | 240 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 | 240 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Onelab College 7 Corsican Square , E3 3YD | - not rated | 319 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherry Trees School 68 Campbell Road , Bow E3 4EA | - not rated | 476 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Christian Hearts Academy 221 Bow Road , E3 2SJ | - not rated | 727 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Les Miches | 1 Corsican Square | 260 yd | |
| Modern Wing Chi Chef, Golden Chowmein | 78 St Leonards Street | 277 yd | |
| Fusion Food Court | 82 St Leonards Street | 277 yd | |
| Buddies London | 4 Corsican Square | 311 yd | |
| Roma Crafted Pasta & Dessert | 83 Devons Road | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galvaniser's PH | 2 Devas Street | 107 yd | |
| The Beehive | 104-106 Empson Street | 240 yd | |
| Widows Son | 75 Devons Road | 288 yd | |
| The Bow Bells | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 688 yd | |
| Goppa's Kitchen | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bow School Kitchen | Bow School, 44 Twelvetrees Crescent | 393 yd | |
| PFC Espresso | 8 Stroudley Walk | 434 yd | |
| The Munch Plug | 159 Devons Road | 449 yd | |
| Koox | 218 Devons Road | 563 yd | |
| Ranchos | 13 Bow Triangle Business Centre, Eleanor Street | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hancock Road | 560 yd | |
| Tesco | Caspian Works, Violet Road | 665 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 869 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 16a Leven Road | 930 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marner Primary School DEVAS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 172 yd |
| Ian Mikardo High School WILLIAM GUY GARDENS | tennis courts | 178 yd |
| Bow School TWELVETREES CRESCENT | tennis courts | 394 yd |
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 507 yd | |
| Fit4Less (London Caspian Wharf) AEGEAN COURT AEGEAN COURT SEVEN SEA GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| Langdon Park CHADBOURN STREET | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| St Pauls Way Community School (Closed) Shelmerdine Close | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 945 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 | 950 yd |
| Langdon Park Leisure Centre (Closed) Byron Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,006 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.