Eric Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 4JL 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 Eric Street, London, E3 4JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 4JN, E3 4JG, E3 4HG, E3 4HH, E3 4QF, E3 4JJ, E3 4JQ, E3 4QE, E3 4HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 4JL is primarily male, with 53.9% 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 | 50.9% | 46.1% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 49.1% | 53.9% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 4JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.9% 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 | 76.9% | 75.9% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 38.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.7% | 17% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -27.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (92.5%) 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 | 53% | 54.3% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 38% | 38.2% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 4JL this area, 7.4% 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 60.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.6% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21% | 19.4% | -1.6% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.1% | 60.5% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 26.7% |
| Other | 12.4% | 1.6% | -10.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54% 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 | 11.9% | 23.2% | 11.3% | 1.1% | 22.1% |
| Chinese | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 10.5% | 4.3% | -6.2% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 57.4% | 54% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -27.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 54.6% 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 | 49.1% | 54.6% | 5.5% | 83.2% | -28.6% |
| European Union | 16.1% | 18.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 12.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 4% | -5.2% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19% | 17.3% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.2% | 54.6% | 6.4% | 83.2% | -28.6% |
| 10+ Years | 11.9% | 15.2% | 3.3% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 9.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.4% | 8.9% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.5% | 11.7% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 6.3% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 23.3% | 46.2% | -22.9% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 27.7% | 6.5% | 21.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eric Street was 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.9% lower than the Bromley North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eric Street has the 6th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bromley North and the 120th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Eric Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2022-07-08 | £587,287 |
| 11 Eric Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2003-04-10 | £483,172 |
| 11 Eric Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 1997-02-28 | £504,533 |
| 1 Eric Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 1995-02-28 | £301,318 |
The percentage of student residents living in E3 4JL 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 | 160 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 64 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 326 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy 11 Solebay Street , E1 4PW | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ben Jonson Primary School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 326 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halley Primary School Halley Street , E14 7SS | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul with St Luke CofE Primary School Leopold Street , Bow E3 4LA | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cayley Primary School Aston Street , Stepney E14 7NG | 3out of 4 | 768 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 | 758 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 805 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 | 981 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 4out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,520 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 | 1,953 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,087 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,278 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,525 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,847 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 | 838 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,333 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,531 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,864 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,322 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 | 381 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 499 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 760 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 906 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 910 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariana Restaurant | 2 Midlothian Road | 63 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 57a Burdett Road | 141 yd | |
| Med's | 37 Burdett Road | 156 yd | |
| Orange Room, Lebanese Restaurant | 63 Burdett Road | 156 yd | |
| The Grill Hub | 51 Burdett Road | 156 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Arms | Wentworth Arms, 127 Eric Street | 310 yd | |
| Cherry | 359 Mile End Road | 486 yd | |
| The Octagon, The Queens Building | 327-329 Mile End Road | 550 yd | |
| Bancroft Arms | Bancroft Arms, 410 Mile End Road | 569 yd | |
| Mucci's | Ground, Queen Mary University Of London, 327 Mile End Road | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGF Pizza | 2 Midlothian Road | 63 yd | |
| Wingz Hut | 29 Burdett Road | 156 yd | |
| Carolines Pizza, Bravo Pizza | 31 Burdett Road | 156 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 86 Hamlets Way | 223 yd | |
| Coffee London | 572 Mile End Road | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 486 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 420-430 Mile End Road | 514 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 851 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 899 yd | |
| Tesco Express 2400 | 193-197 Mile End Road | 963 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 | 220 yd |
| Arbour Youth Centre SHANDY PARK SHANDY PARK SHANDY STREET | 555 yd | |
| St Pauls Way Community School (Closed) Shelmerdine Close | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 649 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 | 710 yd |
| Stepney Green Maths Computing And Science College BEN JONSON ROAD | 787 yd | |
| Q Motion Health & Fitness Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE GODWARD SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 797 yd |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
| Haileybury Youth Centre HAILEYBURY CENTRE HAILEYBURY CENTRE BEN JONSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 827 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 888 yd | |
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 929 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.