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E3 3FB

Truman Walk

Bromley South

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Overview

Postcode E3 3FB is located in a major urban area, within the Bromley South ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Bromley-by-Bow East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bromley-by-Bow East is £66,716 per year. The nearest station is Bromley-by-Bow, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Grove Hall Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
69.6%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Bromley-by-Bow East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,261 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bromley-by-Bow East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

69.6%

Approximately 69.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Bromley-by-Bow East is £66,716 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 124 ft away from E3 3FB.

Flood risk

No risk

Bromley-by-Bow East near E3 3FB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Bromley-by-Bow located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E3 3FB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2,3

Bromley-by-Bow

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Bromley-by-Bow
0.2 mi

2

Devons Road

DLR

Walking directions to Devons Road
0.4 mi

2

Langdon Park

DLR

Walking directions to Langdon Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E3 3FB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 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
0.2 miBromley Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Bromley Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
448
Population density
89,600 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.02(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.88(+22%)
Theft from the person
20.88(+123%)
Other theft
12.53(+10%)
Robbery
7.83(+120%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
206
46.29%
Other White
49
11.01%
British
36
8.09%
African
29
6.52%
Pakistani
18
4.04%
Total population: 445

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
148
43.92%
No qualifications
63
18.69%
Level 3 (A level)
48
14.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
10.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
8.01%
Total 16+ residents: 337

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
88
65.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
20%
Owns with a mortgage
9
6.67%
Social rents from council
6
4.44%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.96%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Bromley South

Median price£367,500
Price per sq ft£586
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£309K – £442K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £367,500 (about £586 per square foot) in Bromley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £882,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bromley South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced4£761,650£711
Flats76£361,900£580

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bromley South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromley South.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£353,500£550,000
2017£390,000£647,500
2018£365,000£686,000
2019£360,000£560,000
2020£445,000£658,000
2021£345,000£698,800
2022£415,000£730,000
2023£387,500£700,000
2024£375,000£680,000
2025£385,000£733,500
2026£330,000£750,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromley South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bromley South.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£628£587
2017£653£659
2018£631£625
2019£627£531
2020£664£624
2021£589£716
2022£619£665
2023£580£687
2024£592£713
2025£563£688
2026£581£711
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bromley South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bromley South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 3FB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 3FB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 2025Maisonette, 18, Truman Walk, London, E3 3FBFlatsLeasehold£515,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 2, 11, Oxley Square, London, E3 3GRFlatsLeasehold£450,000
30 Jan 2026Flat 21, 24, Truman Walk, London, E3 3FEFlatsLeasehold£305,000
29 Aug 2025Flat 3, 24, Truman Walk, London, E3 3GNFlatsLeasehold£348,000
22 Aug 2025Flat 14, 24, Truman Walk, London, E3 3GNFlatsLeasehold£385,000

Schools

In the E3 3FB postcode area, located within Bromley-by-Bow East, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E3 3FB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableIan Mikardo SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.1 miPrimaryMarner Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryOld Palace Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E3 3FB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E3 3FB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalJefferson Plaza, London, E3 3QEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miLocal Express86-88 St Leonards Street, London, E3 3LRWalking directions to Local Express
0.1 miSimplyFreshTower Hamlets, E3 3ZBWalking directions to SimplyFresh
0.2 miTescoHancock Road, London, E3 3DAWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miBest-one20 Stroudley Walk, London, E3 3EWWalking directions to Best-one

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.

Band A£1,225
Band B£1,429
Band C£1,634
Band D£1,838
Band E£2,246
Band F£2,655
Band G£3,063
Band H£3,676

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 3FB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bodrul Islam Choudhury

Bromley South - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Shubo Hussain

Bromley South - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Apsana Begum

Poplar and Limehouse - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictTower HamletsE09000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyPoplar and LimehouseE14001430
WardBromley SouthE05009322
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bromley-by-Bow EastE02000871
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 008GE01035666
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2011-06-01

Frequently asked questions about E3 3FB

Is E3 3FB (Bromley-by-Bow East) safe?

The area around E3 3FB records about 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near E3 3FB?

The median sale price around E3 3FB in Bromley-by-Bow East is £367,500 (about £586 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E3 3FB?

There are 20 schools close to E3 3FB, including Ian Mikardo School (Good), Marner Primary School (Good) and Old Palace Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E3 3FB?

The closest station to E3 3FB is Bromley-by-Bow in TfL zone 2,3, about 146 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E3 3FB?

E3 3FB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,261 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E3 3FB (Bromley-by-Bow East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Poplar and Limehouse covering E3 3FB is Apsana Begum (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Bodrul Islam Choudhury (Aspire) and Shubo Hussain (Labour Party).