Postcode E3 3LJ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128.9 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 Devons Road, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Langdon Park.
Bromley-by-Bow East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,218 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Bromley-by-Bow East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 55.4% 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.
The average income per household in Bromley-by-Bow East is £66,716 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 195 ft away from E3 3LJ.
Bromley-by-Bow East near E3 3LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Devons Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Devons Road | DLR | Walking directions to Devons Road |
| 0.2 mi | 2,3 | Bromley-by-Bow | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Bromley-by-Bow |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Langdon Park | DLR | Walking directions to Langdon Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Langdon Park | Small | Walking directions to Langdon Park |
| 0.4 mi | Furze Green | Small | Walking directions to Furze Green |
| 0.4 mi | Gas Light and Coke Company Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Gas Light and Coke Company Memorial Garden |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £761,650 | £711 |
| Flats | 76 | £361,900 | £580 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 3LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2025 | Flat 26, Broxbourne House, Empson Street, London, E3 3LJ | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Flat 32, Biscott House, Devas Street, London, E3 3LZ | Flats | Leasehold | £390,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | Flat 31, Biscott House, Devas Street, London, E3 3LZ | Flats | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | Flat 46, Biscott House, Devas Street, London, E3 3LZ | Flats | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | Flat 5, 8, Nelson Walk, London, E3 3FG | Flats | Leasehold | £380,000 |
In the E3 3LJ postcode area, located within Bromley-by-Bow East, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E3 3LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Local Express | 86-88 St Leonards Street, London, E3 3LR | Walking directions to Local Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Jefferson Plaza, London, E3 3QE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Devons Food & Wine | 214 Devons Road, London, E3 3PN | Walking directions to Devons Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Taja Halal Food Store | 216 Devons Road, London, E3 3PN | Walking directions to Taja Halal Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | SimplyFresh | Tower Hamlets, E3 3ZB | Walking directions to SimplyFresh |
Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E3 3LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bodrul Islam Choudhury
Bromley South - Elected 7 May 2026
Shubo Hussain
Bromley South - Elected 7 May 2026
Apsana Begum
Poplar and Limehouse - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E3 3LJ records about 129 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.
The median sale price around E3 3LJ in Bromley-by-Bow East is £367,500 (about £586 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E3 3LJ, including Marner Primary School (Good), Onelab College and Ian Mikardo School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E3 3LJ is Devons Road in TfL zone 2, about 265 m away, serving the DLR line.
E3 3LJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,218 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Poplar and Limehouse covering E3 3LJ 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).