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E3 3NJ

Bruce Road

Bromley North

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Detailed insights for E3 3NJ

Overview

Postcode E3 3NJ is located in a major urban area, within the Bromley North 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 122.4 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 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 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
122
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
49.6%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Bromley-by-Bow East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,199 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bromley-by-Bow East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

49.6%

Approximately 49.6% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E3 3NJ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

6/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for E3 3NJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2,3

Bromley-by-Bow

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Bromley-by-Bow
0.2 mi

2

Bow Church

DLR, District

Walking directions to Bow Church
0.3 mi

2

Devons Road

DLR

Walking directions to Devons Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E3 3NJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGrove Hall ParkSmallWalking directions to Grove Hall Park
0.1 miBromley Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Bromley Recreation Ground
0.2 miRounton ParkSmallWalking directions to Rounton Park

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
31,153.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
44.87(+67%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.46(+24%)
Vehicle crime
18.59(+98%)
Drugs
12.82(+107%)
Other theft
11.54(+1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
202
62.15%
British
32
9.85%
African
26
8%
Other Asian
12
3.69%
Other White
12
3.69%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
29.64%
Level 4+ (Degree)
69
27.27%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
9.49%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
32
27.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
24.35%
Social rents from council
25
21.74%
Owns with a mortgage
14
12.17%
Owns outright
13
11.3%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Bromley North

Median price£395,000
Price per sq ft£610
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£329K – £553K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 (about £610 per square foot) in Bromley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,260,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced9£650,000£646
Flats47£375,000£610

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bromley North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromley North.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£430,000£600,000
2017£445,000£730,000
2018£352,250£595,000
2019£395,000£499,995
2020£428,500£940,000
2021£362,500£517,500
2022£370,000£720,000
2023£400,000£742,500
2024£380,000£775,000
2025£347,000£804,600
2026£415,000£557,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromley North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bromley North.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£655£449
2017£648£578
2018£611£567
2019£645£516
2020£612£650
2021£619£479
2022£715£631
2023£637£655
2024£602£571
2025£611£621
2026£602£755
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bromley North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 3NJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 3NJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Aug 2025Flat 8, Langmead House, Bruce Road, London, E3 3NJFlatsLeasehold£360,000
01 Dec 2025Flat 30, Limscott House, Bruce Road, London, E3 3HRFlatsLeasehold£128,600
08 Aug 2025Flat 14, Southcott House, Devons Road, London, E3 3HSFlatsLeasehold£340,000
27 Jun 2025Flat 21, Southcott House, Devons Road, London, E3 3HSFlatsLeasehold£375,000
23 May 2025Flat 13, Northleigh House, Powis Road, London, E3 3NLFlatsLeasehold£375,000

Schools

In the E3 3NJ postcode area, located within Bromley-by-Bow East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E3 3NJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNurseryChildrens House Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.1 miNot applicableIan Mikardo SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.1 miPrimaryOld Palace Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E3 3NJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBest-one20 Stroudley Walk, London, E3 3EWWalking directions to Best-one
0.1 miStroudley Walk Grocery2-4 Stroudley Walk, London, E3 3EWWalking directions to Stroudley Walk Grocery
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalJefferson Plaza, London, E3 3QEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miBow Cash & Carry175 Bow Road, London, E3 2SGWalking directions to Bow Cash & Carry
0.2 miSimplyFreshTower Hamlets, E3 3ZBWalking directions to SimplyFresh

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

Local councillors

Abdul Mannan

Bromley North - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Mohammed Ilyas

Bromley North - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Member of parliament

Uma Kumaran

Stratford and Bow - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictTower HamletsE09000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyStratford and BowE14001525
WardBromley NorthE05009321
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bromley-by-Bow EastE02000871
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 008BE01004236
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E3 3NJ

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

The area around E3 3NJ records about 122 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 3NJ?

The median sale price around E3 3NJ in Bromley-by-Bow East is £395,000 (about £610 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E3 3NJ?

There are 20 schools close to E3 3NJ, including Childrens House Nursery School (Outstanding), Ian Mikardo School (Good) and Old Palace Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E3 3NJ?

The closest station to E3 3NJ is Bromley-by-Bow in TfL zone 2,3, about 306 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E3 3NJ?

E3 3NJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,199 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow covering E3 3NJ is Uma Kumaran (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Abdul Mannan (Aspire) and Mohammed Ilyas (Aspire).