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E3 3RS

Compton Close

Bromley South

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Detailed insights for E3 3RS

Overview

Postcode E3 3RS 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 West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.2 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 West is £66,256 per year. The nearest station is Langdon Park, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bartlett Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Bromley-by-Bow West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,768 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bromley-by-Bow West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 46.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Bromley-by-Bow West is £66,256 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Bromley-by-Bow West near E3 3RS 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 Langdon Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E3 3RS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Langdon Park

DLR

Walking directions to Langdon Park
0.2 mi

2

Devons Road

DLR

Walking directions to Devons Road
0.5 mi

2,3

Bromley-by-Bow

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Bromley-by-Bow

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E3 3RS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBartlett ParkMediumWalking directions to Bartlett Park
0.3 miLangdon ParkSmallWalking directions to Langdon Park
0.1 miFurze GreenSmallWalking directions to Furze Green

Area Profile

Population
282
Population density
10,444.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.75(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
48.41(+80%)
Shoplifting
16.93(+69%)
Drugs
14.22(+129%)
Other theft
11.17(-2%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
76
27.05%
Other White
74
26.33%
Bangladeshi
50
17.79%
Chinese
15
5.34%
Other
12
4.27%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
166
62.88%
Level 3 (A level)
47
17.8%
No qualifications
16
6.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
6.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
3.79%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
68
53.12%
Owns with a mortgage
28
21.88%
Owns outright
11
8.59%
Shared ownership
7
5.47%
Other social rented
7
5.47%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Bromley South

Median price£365,000
Price per sq ft£578
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£310K – £445K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £578 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
Terraced5£750,000£710
Flats76£360,000£572

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£352,000£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£629£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£567£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 3RS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 3RS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Sept 2025Flat 6, Ladyfern House, Gale Street, London, E3 3RQFlatsLeasehold£335,000
30 Jan 2025Flat 3, Ladyfern House, Gale Street, London, E3 3RQFlatsLeasehold£315,000
03 Oct 2025Flat 13, Bilberry House, Watts Grove, London, E3 3RHFlatsLeasehold£270,000
28 Feb 2025Flat 8, Bilberry House, Watts Grove, London, E3 3RHFlatsLeasehold£270,000
16 Jul 202560, Gale Street, London, E3 3RPOtherLeasehold£375,000

Schools

In the E3 3RS postcode area, located within Bromley-by-Bow West, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E3 3RS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableOnelab CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryThe Clara Grant Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miAll-throughSt Paul's Way Trust SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E3 3RS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBow Supermarket163-167 Devons Road, London, E3 3QXWalking directions to Bow Supermarket
0.1 miTesco Express114 Violet Road, London, E3 3QRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miNisa Local215b Devons Road, London, E3 3ANWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miLions Express43 Morris Road, London, E14 6NXWalking directions to Lions Express
0.2 miDenni's Popular101-103 Brabazon Street, London, E14 6BLWalking directions to Denni's Popular

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district (2025-26).

Band A£1,170
Band B£1,365
Band C£1,560
Band D£1,755
Band E£2,144
Band F£2,534
Band G£2,924
Band H£3,509

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 3RS, 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 WestE02000875
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 012GE01035672
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1995-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E3 3RS

Is E3 3RS (Bromley-by-Bow West) safe?

The area around E3 3RS 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 3RS?

The median sale price around E3 3RS in Bromley-by-Bow West is £365,000 (about £578 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E3 3RS?

There are 20 schools close to E3 3RS, including Onelab College, The Clara Grant Primary School (Good) and St Paul's Way Trust School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E3 3RS?

The closest station to E3 3RS is Langdon Park in TfL zone 2, about 299 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E3 3RS?

E3 3RS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,768 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Poplar and Limehouse covering E3 3RS 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.