Ackroyd Drive is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 4AS is located in the Mile End 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 Ackroyd Drive, London, E3 4AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 4AW, E3 4LG, E3 4BG, E3 4BQ, E3 4AP, E3 4RX, E3 4JX, E3 4JF, E3 4LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 4AS is primarily male, with 55.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 44.4% | -9.6% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 46% | 55.6% | 9.6% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
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 4AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 41.1% | 49.8% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 38.9% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 3.5% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 3.5% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.1% | 42.3% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 35.6% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 15% | 16.6% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.2% | 20.8% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 8.2% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 10.8% | 2.7% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 16.9% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 35.9% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 11.4% | 3% | -8.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.8% 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 | 44.2% | 48.7% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 47.6% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 27.5% | 21.8% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -59.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 61.2% 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 | 54.9% | 61.2% | 6.3% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 3.3% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.5% | 24.8% | -4.7% | 5.6% | 19.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.6% | 61% | 6.4% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 26% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 16.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 2.4% | -6.8% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 3.6% | -5.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.1% | 6.9% | -16.2% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19% | 37.2% | -18.2% |
| Christian | 18.1% | 46.2% | -28.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 55.6% | 6.5% | 49.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ackroyd Drive was 71.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.5% lower than the Bromley North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ackroyd Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Bromley North and the 152nd lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 115.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% 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 52 Stileman House, 82 Ackroyd Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-01-05 | £247,429 |
| Flat 28 Stileman House, 82 Ackroyd Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-12-20 | £239,769 |
| Flat 2 Stileman House, 82 Ackroyd Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-06-15 | £355,420 |
| Flat 5 Stileman House, 82 Ackroyd Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-02-10 | £336,971 |
| Flat 37 Stileman House, 82 Ackroyd Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-12-01 | £344,936 |
The percentage of student residents living in E3 4AS 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 | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation Leopold Street , Bow E3 4LA | 3out of 4 | 119 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stebon Primary School Burdett Estate , Wallwood Street E14 7AD | 4out of 4 | 342 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stebon Primary School Burdett Estate , Wallwood Street E14 7AD | - not rated | 342 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School Norbiton Road , Limehouse E14 7TF | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halley Primary School Halley Street , E14 7SS | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip Howard School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 929 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blessed John Roche Roman Catholic School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 929 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,626 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 | 2,836 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,206 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,337 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 | 300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 300 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,404 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,958 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Azhar Primary School Unit 1 , Quebec Wharf E14 7AF | - not rated | 509 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 590 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Onelab College 7 Corsican Square , E3 3YD | - not rated | 870 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 951 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherry Trees School 68 Campbell Road , Bow E3 4EA | - not rated | 989 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bow Brew | 83 St Pauls Way | 214 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 56 St Pauls Way | 223 yd | |
| Mile End Park Leisure Centre | Mile End Leisure Centre, 190 Burdett Road | 258 yd | |
| Rupert Street Bar | 50 RUPERT STREET | 331 yd | |
| The Urban Adventure Base | Urban Adventure Base, 150 Burdett Road | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Arms | Wentworth Arms, 127 Eric Street | 697 yd | |
| Star of the East, Daddy’s Dim Sum, Phikul | 805a Commercial Road | 812 yd | |
| Prince Regent | Prince Regent Public House, 81 Salmon Lane | 836 yd | |
| Widows Son | 75 Devons Road | 893 yd | |
| Cherry | 359 Mile End Road | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Way Trust Secondary School Kitchen | St Paul's Way Trust School, 125 St Pauls Way | 299 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 2 Midlothian Road | 468 yd | |
| Wingz Hut | 29 Burdett Road | 577 yd | |
| Carolines Pizza, Bravo Pizza | 31 Burdett Road | 577 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 86 Hamlets Way | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 544 yd | |
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 790 yd | |
| Tesco | Caspian Works, Violet Road | 795 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 905 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 420-430 Mile End Road | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Way Community School (Closed) Shelmerdine Close | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 267 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 | 309 yd |
| Mile End Park Leisure Centre And Stadium MILE END STADIUM MILE END PARK MILE END STADIUM MILE END PARK RHODESWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 375 yd |
| Bartlett Park BARTLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 674 yd | |
| No.2 Exchange Tower | 707 yd | |
| Arbour Youth Centre SHANDY PARK SHANDY PARK SHANDY STREET | 884 yd | |
| Fit4Less (London Caspian Wharf) AEGEAN COURT AEGEAN COURT SEVEN SEA GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 909 yd |
| The Blessed John Roche School (Closed) Upper North Street | 928 yd | |
| Stephen Hawking School BRUNTON PLACE | 948 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 123.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.