Southern Grove is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 4SU 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 4SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 4PR, E3 4PP, E3 4PH, E3 4QD, E3 4PU, E3 4PB, E3 4QJ, E3 5BJ, E3 5AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 4SU is primarily male, with 54.3% 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 | 53.2% | 45.7% | -7.5% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 46.8% | 54.3% | 7.5% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 4SU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.7% 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 | 61.1% | 63.7% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 25.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.6% | 28.8% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 6% | 1.3% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 56.7% | 49.7% | -7.0% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 35.5% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 11.9% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 54.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 13.4% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 4.6% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 13.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.6% | 54.9% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 21.1% |
| Other | 11% | 6.7% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42% 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 | 30.1% | 21.8% | -8.3% | 1.1% | 20.7% |
| Chinese | 5.6% | 1.4% | -4.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 3% | 7.7% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 11% | 10.7% | 0.4% | 10.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 44.6% | 42% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -39.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 50.2% 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 | 54.2% | 50.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 22.3% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 16.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 7.1% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 6.3% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.3% | 15% | -9.3% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.4% | 50.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -33.1% |
| 10+ Years | 13.2% | 14.1% | 0.9% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.1% | 4.9% | -6.2% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 13% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 10.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 17.9% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 16.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.6% | 76.7% | -20.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 5.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 9.8% | 1.5% | 8.3% |
| Turkey | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 15.8% | 46.2% | -30.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 39.7% | 6.5% | 33.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southern Grove was 346.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 124.5% higher than the Bromley North average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Southern Grove has the 12th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bromley North and the 105th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 120.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.7%.

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 7 Coniston House, 1 Southern Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2017-01-27 | £118,286 |
| Flat 1 Coniston House, 1 Southern Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2015-12-11 | £409,268 |
| Flat 10 Coniston House, 1 Southern Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2013-06-21 | £331,452 |
| Flat 46 Coniston House, 1 Southern Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2011-06-17 | £269,026 |
| Flat 65 Coniston House, 1 Southern Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2010-07-12 | £285,151 |
E3 4SU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E3 4SU 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 | 162 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 113 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Primary School Coborn Street , Bow E3 2AB | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy 11 Solebay Street , E1 4PW | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olga Primary School Lanfranc Road , Bow E3 5DN | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ben Jonson Primary School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Primary School Wellington Way , Bow E3 4NE | 3out of 4 | 692 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 | 424 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 4out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 1,213 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,850 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,410 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,939 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,599 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,455 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 | 1,075 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,223 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,441 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,236 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 | 318 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 549 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 563 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 650 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 928 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mile End Sandwich Bar | 630 Mile End Road | 73 yd | |
| Rusty Bike | 588 Mile End Road | 73 yd | |
| Subway | 395 Mile End Road | 123 yd | |
| The International Comrades Coffee Shop | Beckett Court, 7 Burdett Road | 225 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Bow | 556 Mile End Road | 273 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Arms | Wentworth Arms, 127 Eric Street | 198 yd | |
| The Coborn | 6-8 Coborn Road | 283 yd | |
| Morgan Arms | 43 Morgan Street | 327 yd | |
| Cherry | 359 Mile End Road | 340 yd | |
| The Lord Tredegar | 50 Lichfield Road | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee London | 572 Mile End Road | 73 yd | |
| Whatthebubbles | 572 Mile End Road | 73 yd | |
| Kam Hon Take Away | 13 Coborn Road | 254 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 86 Hamlets Way | 266 yd | |
| City Kebab House | 6 Grove Road | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 340 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 467 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 420-430 Mile End Road | 603 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 671 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 884 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 369 yd |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 480 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 | 681 yd |
| Arbour Youth Centre SHANDY PARK SHANDY PARK SHANDY STREET | 840 yd | |
| Q Motion Health & Fitness Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE Q MOTION HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE GODWARD SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 878 yd |
| St Pauls Way Community School (Closed) Shelmerdine Close | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 888 yd |
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 929 yd |
| Meath Gardens PALMERS ROAD | grass pitches | 932 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 | 959 yd |
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 959 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 142.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.