Purdy Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 3PD is located in the Bromley South 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 Purdy Street, London, E3 3PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 4DP, E3 3QY, E3 4ED, E3 4HE, E3 3PL, E3 3PP, E3 4DQ, E3 4ET, E3 4EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 3PD, 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 3PD, 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 3PD 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 Purdy Street 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.
Purdy Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Purdy Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2016-03-24 | £445,828 |
| 65 Purdy Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2015-02-18 | £469,565 |
| 65 Purdy Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2014-07-15 | £340,000 |
| 73 Purdy Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2013-07-02 | £456,638 |
| 43 Purdy Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2012-12-07 | £567,581 |
The percentage of student residents living in E3 3PD 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 | 339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,207 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Clara Grant Primary School Knapp Road , Bow E3 4BU | - not rated | 255 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clara Grant Primary School Knapp Road , Bow E3 4BU | 3out of 4 | 255 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marner Primary School Devas Street , Bow E3 3LL | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes RC Primary School Rainhill Way , Bow E3 3ER | 4out of 4 | 495 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Primary School Wellington Way , Bow E3 4NE | 4out of 4 | 560 yd | Community 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 | 623 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Science Academy East London Three Mill Lane , E3 3DU | - not rated | 913 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | - not rated | 948 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,079 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 | 673 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 1,900 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,278 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,531 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 | 792 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 792 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,441 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,169 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onelab College 7 Corsican Square , E3 3YD | - not rated | 201 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherry Trees School 68 Campbell Road , Bow E3 4EA | - not rated | 292 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | - not rated | 406 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 | 406 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Opal College London Bow House , 153-159 Bow Road E3 2SE | - not rated | 637 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 132 yd | |
| Buddies London | 4 Corsican Square | 173 yd | |
| Roma Crafted Pasta & Dessert | 83 Devons Road | 178 yd | |
| Perfect Grill | 115 Devons Road | 322 yd | |
| Devons Cafe | 113 Devons Road | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widows Son | 75 Devons Road | 148 yd | |
| Galvaniser's PH | 2 Devas Street | 335 yd | |
| The Beehive | 104-106 Empson Street | 372 yd | |
| The Bow Bells | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 571 yd | |
| Goppa's Kitchen | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Munch Plug | 159 Devons Road | 322 yd | |
| PFC Espresso | 8 Stroudley Walk | 391 yd | |
| Ranchos | 13 Bow Triangle Business Centre, Eleanor Street | 404 yd | |
| Meat Up, Sexy Vegan | 21 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 409 yd | |
| Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy | 36 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Caspian Works, Violet Road | 617 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 696 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hancock Road | 710 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 803 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 16a Leven Road | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 331 yd | |
| Ian Mikardo High School WILLIAM GUY GARDENS | tennis courts | 338 yd |
| Marner Primary School DEVAS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 390 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Caspian Wharf) AEGEAN COURT AEGEAN COURT SEVEN SEA GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Bow School TWELVETREES CRESCENT | tennis courts | 623 yd |
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| St Pauls Way Community School (Closed) Shelmerdine Close | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 769 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 | 787 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 866 yd | |
| Langdon Park CHADBOURN STREET | grass pitches | 916 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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 42.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 83.3% |
| Median download speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.