Rainhill Way is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 3HP is located in the Bromley North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rainhill Way, London, E3 3HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 3EY, E3 3EZ, E3 3EU, E3 4DQ, E3 3HY, E3 3ET, E3 3HZ, E3 4DU, E3 3HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 3HP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 51.1% | 52.2% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 48.9% | 47.8% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 3HP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 48.2% | 51.5% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 32.6% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 44.7% | 53.5% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 33% | 25.3% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 14.3% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 3HP this area, 28.4% 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 | 31.2% | 28.4% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 9.8% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 12.4% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.7% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 27.7% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 9.9% | 1.4% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28% 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 | 36.7% | 46.6% | 9.9% | 1.1% | 45.5% |
| Chinese | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 8.8% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 1.3% | -3.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 35.3% | 28% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -53.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 62.8% 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% | 62.8% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 6.6% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 4.9% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.4% | 21.2% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 15.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.8% | 63% | 3.2% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 26% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 16.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 3.1% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.3% | 2.6% | -24.7% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.8% | 37.2% | -20.4% |
| Christian | 25.5% | 46.2% | -20.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 50.5% | 6.5% | 44.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rainhill Way was 53.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.3% lower than the Bromley North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rainhill Way has the 6th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Bromley North and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Rainhill Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2022-10-14 | £574,807 |
| 43 Rainhill Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2017-04-18 | £625,427 |
| 45 Rainhill Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2016-12-09 | £636,763 |
| Flat 4 53 Rainhill Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £31,250 | 1996-04-30 | £189,009 |
| Flat 2 53 Rainhill Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £35,918 | 1995-11-03 | £233,334 |
The percentage of student residents living in E3 3HP 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 | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 25 |
| Other | 24 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| 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 | 114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,216 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 | 254 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Palace Primary School St Leonard's Street , Bow E3 3BT | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Primary School Wellington Way , Bow E3 4NE | 4out of 4 | 457 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clara Grant Primary School Knapp Road , Bow E3 4BU | - not rated | 460 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clara Grant Primary School Knapp Road , Bow E3 4BU | 3out of 4 | 460 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 | 705 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Science Academy East London Three Mill Lane , E3 3DU | - not rated | 857 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | - not rated | 907 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,315 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 | 707 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 | 1,731 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,104 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,362 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 | 965 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 965 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,348 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 | 2,949 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 | 156 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | - not rated | 390 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 | 390 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Opal College London Bow House , 153-159 Bow Road E3 2SE | - not rated | 398 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Onelab College 7 Corsican Square , E3 3YD | - not rated | 439 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 | 170 yd | |
| Root 25 | 116b Bow Road | 314 yd | |
| Grounded | 92 Bow Road | 352 yd | |
| Les Miches | 1 Corsican Square | 373 yd | |
| Myra Grill | 163 Bow Road | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bow Bells | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 338 yd | |
| Goppa's Kitchen | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 338 yd | |
| Widows Son | 75 Devons Road | 386 yd | |
| Galvaniser's PH | 2 Devas Street | 436 yd | |
| The Little Driver | 125 Bow Road | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFC Espresso | 8 Stroudley Walk | 170 yd | |
| Bun & Sum | 4 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 327 yd | |
| Ranchos | 13 Bow Triangle Business Centre, Eleanor Street | 354 yd | |
| Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy | 36 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 399 yd | |
| Ranna | 46 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 513 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hancock Road | 618 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 664 yd | |
| Tesco | Caspian Works, Violet Road | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ian Mikardo High School WILLIAM GUY GARDENS | tennis courts | 343 yd |
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 473 yd |
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 522 yd | |
| Marner Primary School DEVAS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 527 yd |
| Bow School TWELVETREES CRESCENT | tennis courts | 704 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 717 yd | |
| Fit4Less (London Caspian Wharf) AEGEAN COURT AEGEAN COURT SEVEN SEA GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 818 yd |
| St Pauls Way Community School (Closed) Shelmerdine Close | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 929 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 | 961 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 113.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.