Glaucus Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 3QS 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 Glaucus Street, London, E3 3QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 3RA, E3 3RB, E3 3RH, E3 3QG, E3 3QU, E3 3QQ, E3 3RG, E3 3QX, E3 3NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E3 3QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.3% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.7% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 3QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 34.9% | 55.6% | 20.7% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 33.8% | -13.9% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 3.8% | -5.4% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 48.2% | 52.9% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 31.4% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 11.7% | 4.3% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 19.5% | 18.4% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 11% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 13.5% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 12.8% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 38.7% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 13.8% | 2.7% | -11.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.3% 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 | 52.8% | 41.2% | -11.6% | 1.1% | 40.1% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 14.7% | 9.0% | 2.5% | 12.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 7.8% | 1.3% | -6.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 14.5% | 25.3% | 10.8% | 81.4% | -56.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 54.5% 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 | 54.6% | 54.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 13.2% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 7% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.1% | 21.8% | -8.3% | 5.6% | 16.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.6% | 54.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -28.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 23.7% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 8.2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 8.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.1% | 5% | -19.1% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 6.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14% | 37.2% | -23.2% |
| Christian | 23.7% | 46.2% | -22.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 54.6% | 6.5% | 48.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glaucus Street was 352.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 128.6% higher than the Bromley North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Glaucus Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bromley North and the 102nd highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 121.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Glaucus Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-07-02 | £279,320 |
| 15 Glaucus Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-04-09 | £383,600 |
| 11 Glaucus Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2018-01-05 | £385,402 |
| 21 Glaucus Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-08-10 | £290,606 |
| 1 Glaucus Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2013-11-21 | £375,949 |
E3 3QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E3 3QS 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 | 141 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 27 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| 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 | 737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,206 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 | 3out of 4 | 166 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Chrisp Street , Poplar E14 6BB | 4out of 4 | 543 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorfield Primary School Wyvis Street , Poplar E14 6QD | 4out of 4 | 593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stebon Primary School Burdett Estate , Wallwood Street E14 7AD | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marner Primary School Devas Street , Bow E3 3LL | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 985 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,692 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,809 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,609 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 | 4out of 4 | 402 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,845 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,575 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,141 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 4out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 865 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 978 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry's Fish Bar | 222 Devons Road | 127 yd | |
| Perfect Grill | 115 Devons Road | 129 yd | |
| Devons Cafe | 113 Devons Road | 129 yd | |
| Safe Space Cafe | 13 Whitethorn Street | 246 yd | |
| Roma Crafted Pasta & Dessert | 83 Devons Road | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widows Son | 75 Devons Road | 286 yd | |
| The Beehive | 104-106 Empson Street | 405 yd | |
| Galvaniser's PH | 2 Devas Street | 597 yd | |
| Callaghans | 55 Chrisp Street | 909 yd | |
| Festival Inn | Festival Inn Public House, 71 Grundy Street | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koox | 218 Devons Road | 127 yd | |
| The Munch Plug | 159 Devons Road | 129 yd | |
| Alan's Fish Bar | 97 Brabazon Street | 413 yd | |
| St Pauls Way Trust Secondary School Kitchen | St Paul's Way Trust School, 125 St Pauls Way | 485 yd | |
| Ivy's | Unit 1 The Arcade, Chrisp Street Market, Chrisp Street | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Caspian Works, Violet Road | 192 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 16a Leven Road | 870 yd | |
| Co-operative | Somerfield Store, 57-73 Chrisp Street | 909 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 976 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (London Caspian Wharf) AEGEAN COURT AEGEAN COURT SEVEN SEA GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 188 yd |
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 227 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 | 477 yd |
| St Pauls Way Community School (Closed) Shelmerdine Close | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 496 yd |
| Marner Primary School DEVAS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 569 yd |
| Langdon Park CHADBOURN STREET | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Bartlett Park BARTLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Ian Mikardo High School WILLIAM GUY GARDENS | tennis courts | 694 yd |
| Langdon Park Leisure Centre (Closed) Byron Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 743 yd |
| Lansbury Lawrence School CORDELIA STREET | 803 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 | 47.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 47.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 47.1% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.