Ackroyd Drive is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 4AW 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 4AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 4AS, E3 4BG, E3 4RX, E3 4JX, E3 4BQ, E3 4RW, E3 4LG, E3 4HR, E3 4RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 4AW 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 4AW, 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 87.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.4% lower than the Bromley North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ackroyd Drive has the 16th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bromley North and the 212th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 294.1%.

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 11 Wilcoxhouse, 80 Ackroyd Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2023-10-31 | £183,743 |
| Flat 16 Wilcoxhouse, 80 Ackroyd Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2023-10-31 | £183,743 |
| Flat 6 Wilcoxhouse, 80 Ackroyd Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2021-08-12 | £184,149 |
| Flat 26 Wilcoxhouse, 80 Ackroyd Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2019-06-13 | £358,970 |
| Flat 5 Wilcoxhouse, 80 Ackroyd Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2018-09-24 | £269,211 |
The percentage of student residents living in E3 4AW 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 | 4out of 4 | 678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,612 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 School Leopold Street , Bow E3 4LA | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stebon Primary School Burdett Estate , Wallwood Street E14 7AD | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halley Primary School Halley Street , E14 7SS | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ben Jonson Primary School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School Norbiton Road , Limehouse E14 7TF | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 4out of 4 | 1,578 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 | 1,674 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,193 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,901 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,533 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 | 414 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,324 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,405 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,908 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 478 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 915 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 961 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 973 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 984 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 204 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 56 St Pauls Way | 224 yd | |
| Mile End Park Leisure Centre | Mile End Leisure Centre, 190 Burdett Road | 284 yd | |
| Rupert Street Bar | 50 RUPERT STREET | 304 yd | |
| The Urban Adventure Base | Urban Adventure Base, 150 Burdett Road | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Arms | Wentworth Arms, 127 Eric Street | 684 yd | |
| Widows Son | 75 Devons Road | 849 yd | |
| Star of the East, Daddy’s Dim Sum, Phikul | 805a Commercial Road | 851 yd | |
| Prince Regent | Prince Regent Public House, 81 Salmon Lane | 885 yd | |
| Cherry | 359 Mile End Road | 897 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 | 277 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 2 Midlothian Road | 474 yd | |
| Wingz Hut | 29 Burdett Road | 573 yd | |
| Carolines Pizza, Bravo Pizza | 31 Burdett Road | 573 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 86 Hamlets Way | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 581 yd | |
| Tesco | Caspian Works, Violet Road | 768 yd | |
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 827 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 897 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 420-430 Mile End Road | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Way Community School (Closed) Shelmerdine Close | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 237 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 | 287 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 | 401 yd |
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 630 yd | |
| Bartlett Park BARTLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| No.2 Exchange Tower | 744 yd | |
| Fit4Less (London Caspian Wharf) AEGEAN COURT AEGEAN COURT SEVEN SEA GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 878 yd |
| Arbour Youth Centre SHANDY PARK SHANDY PARK SHANDY STREET | 908 yd | |
| The Blessed John Roche School (Closed) Upper North Street | 938 yd | |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 981 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 217.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 158.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.