Ireton Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 4XR is located in the Bromley North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ireton Street, London, E3 4XR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 4XP, E3 4XS, E3 4XF, E3 4XL, E3 4XE, E3 4XQ, E3 4XG, E3 4XN, E3 4XT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 4XR is primarily male, with 55.9% 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 | 47.5% | 44.1% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 52.5% | 55.9% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
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 4XR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.3% 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 | 63.3% | 64.3% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 26.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 29.5% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (93%) 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 | 56.1% | 50.9% | -5.2% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 34% | 42.1% | 8.1% | 33.6% | 8.5% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 5.2% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 68.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 11.3% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 3.2% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 8.6% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.5% | 68.3% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 34.5% |
| Other | 9.7% | 3.6% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.2% 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 | 22.1% | 23.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 22.7% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 54.5% | 53.2% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -28.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 47.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.4% | 47.8% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -35.4% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 26.5% | 17.6% | 6.1% | 20.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.5% | 18.3% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 12.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.1% | 47.2% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -36.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 15.9% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.9% | 21.8% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 18.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 9.6% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 5.5% | -8.0% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.8% | 76.7% | -21.9% |
| Ireland | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 13.3% | 0.6% | 12.7% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 19.6% | 46.2% | -26.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 27.7% | 6.5% | 21.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ireton Street was 90.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.3% lower than the Bromley North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ireton Street has the 18th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bromley North and the 226th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% 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 4 Riley House, 22 Ireton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-05-02 | £270,000 |
| Flat 10 Riley House, 22 Ireton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-03-31 | £333,955 |
| Flat 14 Riley House, 22 Ireton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-01-05 | £340,711 |
| Flat 16 Riley House, 22 Ireton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2020-03-16 | £343,172 |
| Flat 10 Riley House, 22 Ireton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2018-03-14 | £376,571 |
E3 4XR 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 | 125 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Education | 26 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Primary School Wellington Way , Bow E3 4NE | 3out of 4 | 119 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Primary School Coborn Street , Bow E3 2AB | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clara Grant Primary School Knapp Road , Bow E3 4BU | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes RC Primary School Rainhill Way , Bow E3 3ER | 4out of 4 | 585 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul with St Luke CofE Primary School Leopold Street , Bow E3 4LA | 3out of 4 | 872 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 | 397 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 1,226 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,522 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 | 1,224 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,069 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,186 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,218 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 | 765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,744 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,899 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 332 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 371 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 422 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | 4out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FoodCycle Bow Road | 1 Merchant Street | 365 yd | |
| Original Grill | Railway Arch, 557 Arnold Road | 377 yd | |
| Original Taste | 74 Bow Road | 394 yd | |
| Mighty Bite Cafe and Sandwich Bar | 123 Bow Road | 404 yd | |
| Staff Cafe | Phoenix School, 49 Bow Road | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Driver | 125 Bow Road | 404 yd | |
| The Bow Bells | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 489 yd | |
| Goppa's Kitchen | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 489 yd | |
| Widows Son | 75 Devons Road | 491 yd | |
| The Coborn | 6-8 Coborn Road | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy | 36 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 49 yd | |
| Ranna | 46 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 49 yd | |
| Olenka Ukrainian Kitchen | 36 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 49 yd | |
| La Bella Napoli, La Cucina Italiana, Mare Pizza Tico Taco | 22 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 49 yd | |
| Bao Bonanza/Varadon Japanese Kitchen/Sushi Sushi/Sushi Love | 22 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 49 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 404 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 407 yd | |
| Tesco | Caspian Works, Violet Road | 834 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 960 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hancock Road | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 428 yd | |
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 478 yd | |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| St Pauls Way Community School (Closed) Shelmerdine Close | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 653 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 |
| Ian Mikardo High School WILLIAM GUY GARDENS | tennis courts | 738 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Caspian Wharf) AEGEAN COURT AEGEAN COURT SEVEN SEA GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 830 yd |
| Marner Primary School DEVAS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 843 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 | 951 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 | 93.8% |
| 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.