Southern Grove is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 4PY 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 Southern Grove, London, E3 4PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 4TA, E3 4SZ, E3 4TX, E3 4TY, E3 4TZ, E3 4TE, E3 4TT, E3 4GT, E3 4TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E3 4PY 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 | 43.8% | 48.4% | 4.6% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 56.2% | 51.6% | -4.6% | 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 4PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.7% 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 | 64.8% | 67.7% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 29.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 25.7% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 | 48.7% | 49.3% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 34.4% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 12.1% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 47.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 16.9% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 8.8% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 7.3% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.1% | 13.2% | -7.9% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 47.7% | 19.7% | 33.8% | 13.9% |
| Other | 12% | 4.1% | -7.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.9% 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 | 36.3% | 30% | -6.3% | 1.1% | 28.9% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 6.5% | 6.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| White | 34.4% | 38.9% | 4.5% | 81.4% | -42.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 50.3% 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 | 56.4% | 50.3% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -32.9% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 19.3% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.7% | 18.8% | -6.9% | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.9% | 50.2% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| 10+ Years | 9% | 19.5% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 10.6% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 12.9% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 10.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 6.8% | -12.1% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 22.2% | 46.2% | -24.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 35% | 6.5% | 28.5% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southern Grove was 148.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.6% lower than the Bromley North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Southern Grove has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bromley North and the 320th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.3%.

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 27 Loweswater House, 22 Southern Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-10-28 | £348,556 |
| Flat 18 Loweswater House, 22 Southern Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-08-22 | £384,142 |
| Flat 1 Loweswater House, 22 Southern Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £384,000 | 2019-09-17 | £382,802 |
| Flat 35 Loweswater House, 22 Southern Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2017-10-17 | £430,259 |
| Flat 5 Loweswater House, 22 Southern Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2016-03-30 | £430,689 |
E3 4PY area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in E3 4PY 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 | 196 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Unemployed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Other | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,305 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 | 454 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ben Jonson Primary School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Primary School Coborn Street , Bow E3 2AB | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Primary School Wellington Way , Bow E3 4NE | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul with St Luke CofE Primary School Leopold Street , Bow E3 4LA | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 549 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 4out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 1,430 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,768 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,025 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,677 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,717 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 | 829 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,076 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,285 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,609 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,371 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 146 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 648 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 649 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 653 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 931 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 184 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 57a Burdett Road | 239 yd | |
| Shish | 23 Burdett Road | 241 yd | |
| Majesty Lounge | 75 Burdett Road | 241 yd | |
| Med's | 37 Burdett Road | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Arms | Wentworth Arms, 127 Eric Street | 237 yd | |
| Cherry | 359 Mile End Road | 469 yd | |
| The Coborn | 6-8 Coborn Road | 513 yd | |
| Morgan Arms | 43 Morgan Street | 583 yd | |
| The Octagon, The Queens Building | 327-329 Mile End Road | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 86 Hamlets Way | 205 yd | |
| Wingz Hut | 29 Burdett Road | 241 yd | |
| Carolines Pizza, Bravo Pizza | 31 Burdett Road | 241 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 2 Midlothian Road | 310 yd | |
| Coffee London | 572 Mile End Road | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 469 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 595 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 420-430 Mile End Road | 631 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 767 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 1,045 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 | 465 yd |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 557 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 635 yd | |
| St Pauls Way Community School (Closed) Shelmerdine Close | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 638 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 | 708 yd |
| Arbour Youth Centre SHANDY PARK SHANDY PARK SHANDY STREET | 771 yd | |
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 791 yd | |
| Q Motion Health & Fitness Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE GODWARD SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 928 yd |
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 1,019 yd |
| Stepney Green Maths Computing And Science College BEN JONSON ROAD | 1,027 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 | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.