Michael Close is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 4GG is located in the Mile End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 2011-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Michael Close, London, E3 4GG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 4QG, E3 4QQ, E3 4QH, E3 4JE, E3 4GX, E3 4BH, E3 4GW, E3 4GZ, E3 4QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 4GG is primarily male, with 55.2% 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 | 45.3% | 44.8% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 54.7% | 55.2% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
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 4GG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.6% 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 | 72.6% | 64.6% | -8.0% | 37.9% | 26.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.1% | 31.4% | 10.3% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -7.5% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) 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 | 63.5% | 59.9% | -3.6% | 48.4% | 11.5% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 25.5% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 8.5% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 6% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
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 68.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 10% | 4.0% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 5.1% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.9% | 13.7% | -5.2% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.1% | 68.7% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 34.9% |
| Other | 6.6% | 0.3% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.6% 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 | 17.9% | 29.3% | 11.4% | 1.1% | 28.2% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 0.2% | -4.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 63.2% | 56.6% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -24.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 68.4% 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 | 67% | 68.4% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| European Union | 11% | 11.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.2% | 14.5% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.7% | 68.2% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 9.3% | 19.4% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 3% | -3.3% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 3% | -10.5% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 19.4% | 46.2% | -26.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 28.8% | 6.5% | 22.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Michael Close was 361.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.1% higher than the Bromley North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Michael Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Bromley North and the 99th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Michael Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2020-11-23 | £495,701 |
| 5 Michael Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2020-09-04 | £516,375 |
| 6 Michael Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2019-05-31 | £638,271 |
| 2 Michael Close, London, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £325,000 | 2013-06-28 | £516,176 |
| 3 Michael Close, London, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £319,000 | 2013-06-18 | £506,647 |
E3 4GG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4GG 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 | 188 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 427 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stebon Primary School Burdett Estate , Wallwood Street E14 7AD | 4out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stebon Primary School Burdett Estate , Wallwood Street E14 7AD | - not rated | 637 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Primary School Wellington Way , Bow E3 4NE | 4out of 4 | 647 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy 11 Solebay Street , E1 4PW | 4out of 4 | 668 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 717 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 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Philip Howard School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blessed John Roche Roman Catholic School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 1,595 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 1,833 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 2,669 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,031 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,056 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 | 508 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 508 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,257 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,716 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 | 280 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 759 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 780 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Azhar Primary School Unit 1 , Quebec Wharf E14 7AF | - not rated | 819 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherry Trees School 68 Campbell Road , Bow E3 4EA | - not rated | 838 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rupert Street Bar | 50 RUPERT STREET | 22 yd | |
| Mile End Park Leisure Centre | Mile End Leisure Centre, 190 Burdett Road | 311 yd | |
| Ariana Restaurant | 2 Midlothian Road | 314 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 57a Burdett Road | 334 yd | |
| Med's | 37 Burdett Road | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Arms | Wentworth Arms, 127 Eric Street | 417 yd | |
| Cherry | 359 Mile End Road | 643 yd | |
| The Coborn | 6-8 Coborn Road | 696 yd | |
| The Octagon, The Queens Building | 327-329 Mile End Road | 773 yd | |
| Morgan Arms | 43 Morgan Street | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGF Pizza | 2 Midlothian Road | 314 yd | |
| Wingz Hut | 29 Burdett Road | 344 yd | |
| Carolines Pizza, Bravo Pizza | 31 Burdett Road | 344 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 86 Hamlets Way | 355 yd | |
| St Pauls Way Trust Secondary School Kitchen | St Paul's Way Trust School, 125 St Pauls Way | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 643 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 724 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 420-430 Mile End Road | 746 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 852 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 378 yd |
| St Pauls Way Community School (Closed) Shelmerdine Close | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 446 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 | 514 yd |
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 678 yd | |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 719 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 776 yd | |
| Arbour Youth Centre SHANDY PARK SHANDY PARK SHANDY STREET | 806 yd | |
| Bartlett Park BARTLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| No.2 Exchange Tower | 1,013 yd | |
| Fit4Less (London Caspian Wharf) AEGEAN COURT AEGEAN COURT SEVEN SEA GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 1,021 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.