Leopold Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 4LA 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 Leopold Street, London, E3 4LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 4LB, E3 4LD, E3 4LG, E3 4YL, E14 7AG, E3 4AP, E14 7AQ, E3 4YG, E3 4GL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E3 4LA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50.3% | 49.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.3% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 4LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 31.3% | 44.4% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 41.7% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 6% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 53.3% | 48.3% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 34.2% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 12.1% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 26.6% | 21.9% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 6.5% | -10.7% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 14.4% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 36.7% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.3% 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 | 58.2% | 57% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 55.9% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 8.3% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 18.3% | 19.3% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -62.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 58.3% 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 | 58.5% | 58.3% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 8% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.4% | 25.3% | -6.1% | 5.6% | 19.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.2% | 58.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 30% | 27.1% | 9.8% | 20.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 2.3% | -9.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.5% | 4.3% | -20.2% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.7% | 37.2% | -26.5% |
| Christian | 18.3% | 46.2% | -27.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 61% | 6.5% | 54.5% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leopold Street was 399.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 158.7% higher than the Bromley North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Leopold Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bromley North and the 80th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Leopold Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2013-03-07 | £359,235 |
| 30 Leopold Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2008-03-26 | £326,708 |
| 24 Leopold Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-09-21 | £369,985 |
| 26 Leopold Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 1999-09-23 | £259,189 |
The percentage of student residents living in E3 4LA 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 | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 665 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,659 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 | 173 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stebon Primary School Burdett Estate , Wallwood Street E14 7AD | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halley Primary School Halley Street , E14 7SS | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School Norbiton Road , Limehouse E14 7TF | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School Salmon Lane , Limehouse E14 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 903 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,593 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,804 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,366 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,854 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,620 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 | 461 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,505 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,571 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,090 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,320 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 | 642 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 795 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 934 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 56 St Pauls Way | 224 yd | |
| Bow Brew | 83 St Pauls Way | 248 yd | |
| Mile End Park Leisure Centre | Mile End Leisure Centre, 190 Burdett Road | 276 yd | |
| The Urban Adventure Base | Urban Adventure Base, 150 Burdett Road | 438 yd | |
| Rupert Street Bar | 50 RUPERT STREET | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star of the East, Daddy’s Dim Sum, Phikul | 805a Commercial Road | 683 yd | |
| Prince Regent | Prince Regent Public House, 81 Salmon Lane | 719 yd | |
| Wentworth Arms | Wentworth Arms, 127 Eric Street | 790 yd | |
| Urban Bar/Jamboree | 27 Three Colt Street | 822 yd | |
| Queens Head | Queens Head Public House, 8 Flamborough Street | 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 | 347 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 2 Midlothian Road | 523 yd | |
| Mario's Pizza | 133 Salmon Lane | 613 yd | |
| Thai Street | 116 Salmon Lane | 623 yd | |
| PFC | 106 Salmon Lane | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 421 yd | |
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 665 yd | |
| Tesco | Caspian Works, Violet Road | 836 yd | |
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 917 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 420-430 Mile End Road | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Way Community School (Closed) Shelmerdine Close | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 340 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 | 356 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 | 381 yd |
| No.2 Exchange Tower | 582 yd | |
| Bartlett Park BARTLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 774 yd | |
| Stephen Hawking School BRUNTON PLACE | 826 yd | |
| The Blessed John Roche School (Closed) Upper North Street | 863 yd | |
| Arbour Youth Centre SHANDY PARK SHANDY PARK SHANDY STREET | 879 yd | |
| Limehouse Marina Elite (Closed) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 896 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 | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| 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 | 59 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.