Portia Way is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 4JH 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 Portia Way, London, E3 4JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 4JQ, E3 4JD, E3 4JU, E3 4HG, E3 4JJ, E3 4JG, E3 4JR, E3 4GZ, E3 4JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E3 4JH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents 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 | 49% | 48.4% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51% | 51.6% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 4JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.4% 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 | 55.4% | 59.4% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 21.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 29.8% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Separated | 7.5% | 3.8% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 5% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 2% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 48.3% | 45.2% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 38.1% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 9.5% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.6% | 23.9% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.8% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 11.7% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 16.3% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 31.8% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 14.7% | 3.2% | -11.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.9% 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 | 43.1% | 43% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 41.9% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 6.4% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 38.9% | 27.9% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -53.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 61% 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 | 55.7% | 61% | 5.3% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 8.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 5% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.1% | 21.8% | -5.3% | 5.6% | 16.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.4% | 61% | 5.6% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| 10+ Years | 10.6% | 24.6% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 3.9% | -5.0% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 5.2% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.5% | 5.2% | -11.3% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.3% | 37.2% | -18.9% |
| Christian | 20.7% | 46.2% | -25.5% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 50.3% | 6.5% | 43.8% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portia Way was 116.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.3% lower than the Bromley North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Portia Way has the 28th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bromley North and the 321st lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Portia Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £449,000 | 2025-04-30 | £449,000 |
| 22 Portia Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £432,500 | 2021-07-28 | £390,553 |
| 58 Portia Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2018-08-31 | £422,489 |
| 8 Portia Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2014-01-29 | £365,934 |
| 72 Portia Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2013-01-25 | £365,914 |
The percentage of student residents living in E3 4JH 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 | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 46 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Jonson Primary School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy 11 Solebay Street , E1 4PW | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halley Primary School Halley Street , E14 7SS | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul with St Luke CofE Primary School Leopold Street , Bow E3 4LA | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cayley Primary School Aston Street , Stepney E14 7NG | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 4out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,542 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 | 1,866 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,259 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,641 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,771 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 | 700 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,337 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,499 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,889 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,353 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 | 379 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 630 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 879 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 918 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 929 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mile End Park Leisure Centre | Mile End Leisure Centre, 190 Burdett Road | 145 yd | |
| Ariana Restaurant | 2 Midlothian Road | 187 yd | |
| The Urban Adventure Base | Urban Adventure Base, 150 Burdett Road | 193 yd | |
| Rupert Street Bar | 50 RUPERT STREET | 197 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 57a Burdett Road | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Arms | Wentworth Arms, 127 Eric Street | 430 yd | |
| Cherry | 359 Mile End Road | 624 yd | |
| The Octagon, The Queens Building | 327-329 Mile End Road | 690 yd | |
| Bancroft Arms | Bancroft Arms, 410 Mile End Road | 702 yd | |
| Mucci's | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGF Pizza | 2 Midlothian Road | 187 yd | |
| Wingz Hut | 29 Burdett Road | 294 yd | |
| Carolines Pizza, Bravo Pizza | 31 Burdett Road | 294 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 86 Hamlets Way | 347 yd | |
| St Pauls Way Trust Secondary School Kitchen | St Paul's Way Trust School, 125 St Pauls Way | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 624 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 420-430 Mile End Road | 652 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 773 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 881 yd | |
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 1,010 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 | 196 yd |
| St Pauls Way Community School (Closed) Shelmerdine Close | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 513 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 | 571 yd |
| Arbour Youth Centre SHANDY PARK SHANDY PARK SHANDY STREET | 653 yd | |
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 828 yd | |
| Stepney Green Maths Computing And Science College BEN JONSON ROAD | 852 yd | |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 855 yd |
| Haileybury Youth Centre HAILEYBURY CENTRE HAILEYBURY CENTRE BEN JONSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 878 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 927 yd | |
| No.2 Exchange Tower | 928 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 | 85.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 36.1% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 172.52 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 172.52 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.