Bolinder Way is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 3UH is located in the Bromley North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 2016-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bolinder Way, London, E3 3UH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 3UN, E3 3UJ, E3 3UF, E3 3UE, E3 3UL, E3 3UD, E3 3UA, E3 3UB, E3 3DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E3 3UH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 51.5% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48.5% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 3UH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.9% 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 | 66.7% | 60.9% | -5.8% | 37.9% | 23.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.4% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 59.7% | 56.3% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 30.4% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 3.5% | 8.1% | 4.6% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 3UH this area, 9.1% 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 54.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 9.1% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 5.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 10% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 15% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.1% | 54.5% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 9.9% | 3.6% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.6% 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 | 10% | 35.9% | 25.9% | 1.1% | 34.8% |
| Chinese | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 11.7% | 4.2% | -7.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 50.6% | 36.6% | -14.0% | 81.4% | -44.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 63.4% 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 | 56.7% | 63.4% | 6.7% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 13.6% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 10% | 3.6% | -6.4% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.2% | 14.2% | -4.0% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.4% | 63.4% | 8.0% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 20.1% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 9.1% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 3.6% | -9.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.3% | 3.9% | -13.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 25.9% | 46.2% | -20.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 40.1% | 6.5% | 33.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bolinder Way was 1082.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 546.8% higher than the Bromley North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bolinder Way has the highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Bromley North and the 14th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 253.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 601 Hawker Court, 5 Bolinder Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-10-07 | £285,270 |
| Flat 301 Hawker Court, 5 Bolinder Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £103,500 | 2022-06-24 | £87,531 |
| Flat 801 Hawker Court, 5 Bolinder Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-11-19 | £282,243 |
| Flat 801 Hawker Court, 5 Bolinder Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £347,482 | 2016-12-01 | £309,382 |
| Flat 701 Hawker Court, 5 Bolinder Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £347,482 | 2016-11-28 | £304,437 |
The percentage of student residents living in E3 3UH 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 | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 524 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 | 1,790 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 2,364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Palace Primary School St Leonard's Street , Bow E3 3BT | 3out of 4 | 238 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 360 5 Sugar House Lane , E15 2QS | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Free schools | 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 |
| Marner Primary School Devas Street , Bow E3 3LL | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clara Grant Primary School Knapp Road , Bow E3 4BU | - not rated | 991 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Science Academy East London Three Mill Lane , E3 3DU | - not rated | 303 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | - not rated | 373 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 1,503 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | 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 | 442 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 | 1,177 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,374 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,184 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,546 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 | 368 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 | 368 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Christian Hearts Academy 221 Bow Road , E3 2SJ | - not rated | 431 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Opal College London Bow House , 153-159 Bow Road E3 2SE | - not rated | 673 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherry Trees School 68 Campbell Road , Bow E3 4EA | - not rated | 765 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millers House Cafe | Mill House, Three Mill Lane | 371 yd | |
| Jones X 3 Mills Ltd | Three Mills Studios, Three Mill Lane | 371 yd | |
| Eataly - Three Mills Studios | Three Mills Studios, Three Mill Lane | 371 yd | |
| East London Arts & Music Restaurant | East London Arts And Music School, Maltings Close | 442 yd | |
| Stroudley PFC & Grill | 6 Stroudley Walk | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galvaniser's PH | 2 Devas Street | 553 yd | |
| Jim & Tonic | 133 High Street, Stratford | 561 yd | |
| The Bow Bells | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 702 yd | |
| Goppa's Kitchen | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 702 yd | |
| The Beehive | 104-106 Empson Street | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFC Espresso | 8 Stroudley Walk | 484 yd | |
| Bow School Kitchen | Bow School, 44 Twelvetrees Crescent | 558 yd | |
| The Burger Cafe | 16 Abbey Lane, Stratford | 695 yd | |
| Bun & Sum | 4 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 919 yd | |
| Ranchos | 13 Bow Triangle Business Centre, Eleanor Street | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hancock Road | 84 yd | |
| Tesco Express Stratford | 164 - 168 High Street, Stratford | 947 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 974 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ian Mikardo High School WILLIAM GUY GARDENS | tennis courts | 430 yd |
| Bow School TWELVETREES CRESCENT | tennis courts | 559 yd |
| Marner Primary School DEVAS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 631 yd |
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 770 yd |
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 1,068 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.