Nellie Cressall Way is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 4RQ is located in the Mile End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 2016-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nellie Cressall Way, London, E3 4RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 4JY, E3 4SA, E3 4UZ, E3 4RW, E3 4SB, E3 4JX, E3 4RU, E3 4RX, E3 4SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E3 4RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 51.5% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48.5% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 4RQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.2% 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 | 42.9% | 72.2% | 29.3% | 37.9% | 34.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 23.2% | -16.3% | 44.2% | -21.0% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 1% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 3% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 0.5% | -4.9% | 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 (90.5%) 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 | 42.7% | 65.8% | 23.1% | 48.4% | 17.4% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 24.7% | -16.2% | 33.6% | -8.9% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 4RQ this area, 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 79%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 4% | -25.9% | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 1% | -10.6% | 9.6% | -8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 4.5% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 9.5% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 79% | 47.0% | 33.8% | 45.2% |
| Other | 7.5% | 1.5% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.6% 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 | 53.2% | 20% | -33.2% | 1.1% | 18.9% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 5% | 1.3% | -3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 30% | 59.6% | 29.6% | 81.4% | -21.8% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 72% 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 | 60.9% | 72% | 11.1% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 9.5% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.2% | 10.8% | -17.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.9% | 72% | 11.1% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 13.8% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 6.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.2% | 3% | -10.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 20% | 4.3% | -15.7% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 16.3% | 46.2% | -29.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 21.5% | 6.5% | 15.0% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nellie Cressall Way was 288.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.0% higher than the Bromley North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Nellie Cressall Way has the 19th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bromley North and the 145th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.9%.

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 204 Lanyard Court, 24 Nellie Cressall Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-03-31 | £473,519 |
| Flat 402 Lariat Court, 34 Nellie Cressall Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2025-03-28 | £488,472 |
| Flat 602 Lanyard Court, 24 Nellie Cressall Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-03-27 | £548,285 |
| Flat 802 Lariat Court, 34 Nellie Cressall Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £386,000 | 2025-03-14 | £384,796 |
| Flat 203 Lariat Court, 34 Nellie Cressall Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £367,500 | 2025-03-14 | £366,354 |
E3 4RQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Construction | 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 | 775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,658 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 | 304 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stebon Primary School Burdett Estate , Wallwood Street E14 7AD | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clara Grant Primary School Knapp Road , Bow E3 4BU | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Primary School Wellington Way , Bow E3 4NE | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halley Primary School Halley Street , E14 7SS | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Community 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 | 832 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,541 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,055 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,001 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,418 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 | 362 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,265 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,783 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,467 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 | 420 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 855 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 880 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 989 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 1,107 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bow Brew | 83 St Pauls Way | 208 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 56 St Pauls Way | 256 yd | |
| Rupert Street Bar | 50 RUPERT STREET | 291 yd | |
| Safe Space Cafe | 13 Whitethorn Street | 367 yd | |
| Mile End Park Leisure Centre | Mile End Leisure Centre, 190 Burdett Road | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Arms | Wentworth Arms, 127 Eric Street | 694 yd | |
| Widows Son | 75 Devons Road | 713 yd | |
| The Coborn | 6-8 Coborn Road | 912 yd | |
| Cherry | 359 Mile End Road | 920 yd | |
| Star of the East, Daddy’s Dim Sum, Phikul | 805a Commercial Road | 951 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 | 229 yd | |
| Koox | 218 Devons Road | 493 yd | |
| Mr K's Kitchen | 18 Bow Triangle Business Centre, Eleanor Street | 501 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 2 Midlothian Road | 544 yd | |
| Meat Up, Sexy Vegan | 21 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 676 yd | |
| Tesco | Caspian Works, Violet Road | 678 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 867 yd | |
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 919 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Way Community School (Closed) Shelmerdine Close | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 168 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 | 238 yd |
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 495 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 | 513 yd |
| Bartlett Park BARTLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Caspian Wharf) AEGEAN COURT AEGEAN COURT SEVEN SEA GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| No.2 Exchange Tower | 838 yd | |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 931 yd | |
| The Blessed John Roche School (Closed) Upper North Street | 952 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 | 98.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.7% |
| 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 226.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 187.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.