Cranwell Close is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 3QY is located in the Bromley South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cranwell Close, London, E3 3QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 4ED, E3 3XD, E3 3XH, E3 4EX, E3 3PD, E3 4HE, E3 4DP, E3 3TU, E3 3TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 3QY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 48.8% | 53.9% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 51.2% | 46.1% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 3QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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 | 40.8% | 50.8% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 37% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 3.2% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 5.5% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 34.2% | 40.3% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 37.3% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 12.8% | -5.0% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 9% | 8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 37.1% | 27.3% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 5.1% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 10.9% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.7% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 33.8% | 14.8% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 9.9% | 1.6% | -8.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.5% 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 | 33.7% | 45.2% | 11.5% | 1.1% | 44.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 0.2% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 7.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.6% | 2.5% | -4.1% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 40.1% | 31.5% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -49.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 55.1% 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 | 62.6% | 55.1% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 13.2% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.8% | 24.2% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 18.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 2% | -3.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.7% | 55.1% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 26.7% | 23.8% | 9.8% | 16.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 9% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 5.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.6% | 3.7% | -19.9% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.2% | 37.2% | -18.0% |
| Christian | 20.9% | 46.2% | -25.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 51.1% | 6.5% | 44.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranwell Close was 276.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.2% higher than the Bromley North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cranwell Close has the 21st highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Bromley North and the 157th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car Parking Space 21A Lime Quarter Cranwell Close, London, Greater London Other, a newly built property | £6,000 | 2024-05-09 | £5,574 |
| Car Parking Space 20A Lime Quarter Cranwell Close, London, Greater London Other, a newly built property | £8,000 | 2024-01-08 | £7,331 |
| Car Parking Space 16A Lime Quarter Cranwell Close, London, Greater London Other, a newly built property | £25,000 | 2023-01-12 | £21,925 |
| Car Parking Space 32A Lime Quarter Cranwell Close, London, Greater London Other, a newly built property | £25,000 | 2023-01-12 | £21,925 |
| Car Parking Space 30A Lime Quarter Cranwell Close, London, Greater London Other, a newly built property | £25,000 | 2022-12-21 | £21,559 |
The percentage of student residents living in E3 3QY 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 | 99 |
| Looking after home or family | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | 473 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,194 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 | 167 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clara Grant Primary School Knapp Road , Bow E3 4BU | 3out of 4 | 167 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marner Primary School Devas Street , Bow E3 3LL | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorfield Primary School Wyvis Street , Poplar E14 6QD | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes RC Primary School Rainhill Way , Bow E3 3ER | 4out of 4 | 629 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 | 634 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Science Academy East London Three Mill Lane , E3 3DU | - not rated | 985 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,020 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 | 709 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,391 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,610 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 | 698 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 698 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,542 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,299 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 | 70 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherry Trees School 68 Campbell Road , Bow E3 4EA | - not rated | 403 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | - not rated | 487 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 | 487 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Opal College London Bow House , 153-159 Bow Road E3 2SE | - not rated | 768 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 | 3 yd | |
| Buddies London | 4 Corsican Square | 50 yd | |
| Roma Crafted Pasta & Dessert | 83 Devons Road | 55 yd | |
| Perfect Grill | 115 Devons Road | 200 yd | |
| Devons Cafe | 113 Devons Road | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widows Son | 75 Devons Road | 25 yd | |
| The Beehive | 104-106 Empson Street | 304 yd | |
| Galvaniser's PH | 2 Devas Street | 364 yd | |
| The Bow Bells | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 699 yd | |
| Goppa's Kitchen | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Munch Plug | 159 Devons Road | 200 yd | |
| Koox | 218 Devons Road | 311 yd | |
| Mr K's Kitchen | 18 Bow Triangle Business Centre, Eleanor Street | 451 yd | |
| Meat Up, Sexy Vegan | 21 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 454 yd | |
| Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy | 36 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Caspian Works, Violet Road | 483 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 800 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hancock Road | 803 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 886 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 16a Leven Road | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 245 yd | |
| Marner Primary School DEVAS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 384 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Caspian Wharf) AEGEAN COURT AEGEAN COURT SEVEN SEA GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 406 yd |
| Ian Mikardo High School WILLIAM GUY GARDENS | tennis courts | 418 yd |
| Bow School TWELVETREES CRESCENT | tennis courts | 634 yd |
| St Pauls Way Community School (Closed) Shelmerdine Close | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 684 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 | 692 yd |
| Langdon Park CHADBOURN STREET | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| Langdon Park Leisure Centre (Closed) Byron Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 952 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.