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E3 3AF

Three Mill Lane

Stratford

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Overview

Postcode E3 3AF is located in a major urban area, within the Stratford ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Mill Meads area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mill Meads is £82,218 per year. The nearest station is Bromley-by-Bow, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Greenway.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Mill Meads has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,246 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Mill Meads has a high crime rate, with approximately 99 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.4%

Approximately 5.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Mill Meads is £82,218 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 261 ft away from E3 3AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Mill Meads near E3 3AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Bromley-by-Bow located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E3 3AF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2,3

Bromley-by-Bow

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Bromley-by-Bow
0.5 mi

2,3

Pudding Mill Lane

DLR

Walking directions to Pudding Mill Lane
0.5 mi

2

Bow Church

DLR, District

Walking directions to Bow Church

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E3 3AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGreenwayMediumWalking directions to Greenway
0.4 miGrove Hall ParkSmallWalking directions to Grove Hall Park
0.4 miGas Light and Coke Company Memorial GardenSmallWalking directions to Gas Light and Coke Company Memorial Garden

Area Profile

Population
201
Population density
1,976.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
31.43(+17%)
Violence and sexual offences
30.95(0%)
Other theft
14.29(+25%)
Burglary
11.9(+118%)
Vehicle crime
9.05(-3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
99
49.01%
Other White
46
22.77%
African
10
4.95%
Indian
9
4.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
3.47%
Total population: 202

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
139
73.54%
Level 3 (A level)
28
14.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
4.76%
No qualifications
8
4.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
4
2.12%
Total 16+ residents: 189

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
78
69.64%
Owns with a mortgage
16
14.29%
Owns outright
5
4.46%
Other social rented
5
4.46%
Shared ownership
4
3.57%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Stratford

Median price£410,000
Price per sq ft£572
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£330K – £471K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £572 per square foot) in Stratford area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £680,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stratford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£480,000£719
Terraced23£475,000£728
Flats69£384,000£546

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stratford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stratford.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£262,500£447,500
2017£362,445£483,250
2018£422,363£492,500
2019£401,250£435,400
2020£426,000£437,500
2021£435,000£460,000
2022£474,000£490,000
2023£377,500£480,000
2024£373,000£465,450
2025£387,500£475,000
2026£375,000£479,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stratford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stratford.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£584£572
2017£522£589
2018£643£538
2019£629£590
2020£606£621
2021£648£670
2022£606£657
2023£581£664
2024£581£666
2025£581£685
2026£526£714
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stratford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stratford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 3AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 3AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 May 2026Flat 7, Island House, Three Mill Lane, London, E3 3AFFlatsLeasehold£650,000
30 Apr 2026Flat 15, Island House, Three Mill Lane, London, E3 3AFFlatsLeasehold£150,000
26 Mar 2025Flat 43, Island House, Three Mill Lane, London, E3 3AFFlatsLeasehold£645,000
05 Sept 2025Flat 204, Fairway Court, 15, Culvert Drive, London, E3 3UFFlatsLeasehold£344,000
20 Mar 2026Flat 304, Staith Court, 8, Nicholson Square, London, E3 3UEFlatsLeasehold£490,000

Schools

In the E3 3AF postcode area, located within Mill Meads, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E3 3AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryHarris Science Academy East LondonFree schools

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryOld Palace Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 mi16 plusEast London Arts & MusicFree schools 16 to 19

Outstanding

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E3 3AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E3 3AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTescoHancock Road, London, E3 3DAWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miSimplyFreshTower Hamlets, E3 3ZBWalking directions to SimplyFresh
0.3 miSky Local8 High Street, London, E15 2GRWalking directions to Sky Local
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalJefferson Plaza, London, E3 3QEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miThe MarketSugar House Lane, Newham, E15 2QSWalking directions to The Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newham district.

Band A£1,296
Band B£1,512
Band C£1,728
Band D£1,944
Band E£2,376
Band F£2,808
Band G£3,240
Band H£3,888

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E3 3AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chae Ho Hwang

Stratford - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Danny Keeling

Stratford - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Sonia Quintero

Stratford - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Uma Kumaran

Stratford and Bow - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictNewhamE09000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyStratford and BowE14001525
WardStratfordE05013924
ParishNewham, unparished areaE43000215
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Mill MeadsE02006997
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 040DE01033586
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2004-08-01

Frequently asked questions about E3 3AF

Is E3 3AF (Mill Meads) safe?

The area around E3 3AF records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near E3 3AF?

The median sale price around E3 3AF in Mill Meads is £410,000 (about £572 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E3 3AF?

There are 20 schools close to E3 3AF, including Harris Science Academy East London, Old Palace Primary School (Good) and East London Arts & Music (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E3 3AF?

The closest station to E3 3AF is Bromley-by-Bow in TfL zone 2,3, about 391 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E3 3AF?

E3 3AF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,246 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E3 3AF (Mill Meads) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow covering E3 3AF is Uma Kumaran (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chae Ho Hwang (Green Party), Danny Keeling (Green Party) and Sonia Quintero (Green Party).