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E3 3YJ

Gillender Street

Lansbury

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Detailed insights for E3 3YJ

Overview

Postcode E3 3YJ is located in a major urban area, within the Lansbury ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Poplar Leaside area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Poplar Leaside is £70,803 per year. The nearest station is Bromley-by-Bow, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cody Dock.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.9%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Poplar Leaside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,206 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Poplar Leaside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.9%

Approximately 15.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Poplar Leaside is £70,803 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from E3 3YJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Poplar Leaside near E3 3YJ 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 3YJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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
0.3 mi

2

Devons Road

DLR

Walking directions to Devons Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E3 3YJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCody DockSmallWalking directions to Cody Dock
0.4 miLangdon ParkSmallWalking directions to Langdon Park
0.3 miGas Light and Coke Company Memorial GardenSmallWalking directions to Gas Light and Coke Company Memorial Garden

Area Profile

Population
387
Population density
17,590.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.9(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.66(-23%)
Other theft
12.18(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.59(+85%)
Vehicle crime
10.59(+13%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
135
34.62%
Bangladeshi
64
16.41%
Other White
60
15.38%
Indian
21
5.38%
African
20
5.13%
Total population: 390

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
197
63.75%
Level 3 (A level)
42
13.59%
No qualifications
32
10.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
5.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
3.24%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
73
46.5%
Owns with a mortgage
29
18.47%
Shared ownership
23
14.65%
Other social rented
21
13.38%
Owns outright
5
3.18%
Total households: 157

Property prices in Lansbury

Median price£456,950
Price per sq ft£633
Sales (last 12 months)115
Typical range (middle 50%)£345K – £553K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £456,950 (about £633 per square foot) in Lansbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,000 up to £929,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lansbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced7£615,000£680
Flats108£447,500£628

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lansbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lansbury.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£362,775£415,000
2017£380,000£550,000
2018£430,000£547,500
2019£458,000£500,000
2020£362,500£527,500
2021£395,000£510,000
2022£430,000£515,000
2023£446,500£607,500
2024£434,750£560,000
2025£474,620£600,000
2026£400,000£602,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lansbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lansbury.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£526£535
2017£612£544
2018£613£571
2019£621£475
2020£551£551
2021£665£600
2022£695£637
2023£717£614
2024£678£594
2025£734£649
2026£566£677
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lansbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 3YJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 3YJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Jul 2025Flat 12, Caisson Moor Court, 8, Navigation Road, London, E3 3THFlatsLeasehold£420,000
28 Oct 2025Apartment 1708, Skyline Apartments, 11, Makers Yard, London, E3 3YPFlatsLeasehold£300,000
28 Mar 2025Apartment 1604, Skyline Apartments, 11, Makers Yard, London, E3 3YPFlatsLeasehold£510,000
27 Mar 2026Flat 7, Yeoman Court, 15, Tweed Walk, London, E14 6TPFlatsLeasehold£370,000
14 Mar 2025Flat 48, Yeoman Court, 15, Tweed Walk, London, E14 6TPFlatsLeasehold£450,000

Schools

In the E3 3YJ postcode area, located within Poplar Leaside, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E3 3YJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryBow SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryMarner Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 mi16 plusEast London Arts & MusicFree schools 16 to 19

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E3 3YJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLocal Express86-88 St Leonards Street, London, E3 3LRWalking directions to Local Express
0.2 miTeviot Food & Wine173 Teviot Street, London, E14 6PYWalking directions to Teviot Food & Wine
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalJefferson Plaza, London, E3 3QEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miDay 1 Local ExpressTeviot Street, Tower Hamlets, E14 6PYWalking directions to Day 1 Local Express
0.3 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 3YJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Abul Monsur

Lansbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Foysal Ahmed

Lansbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Iqbal Hossain

Lansbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Member of parliament

Apsana Begum

Poplar and Limehouse - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictTower HamletsE09000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyPoplar and LimehouseE14001430
WardLansburyE05009325
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Poplar LeasideE02000881
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 018CE01004248
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2021-08-01

Frequently asked questions about E3 3YJ

Is E3 3YJ (Poplar Leaside) safe?

The area around E3 3YJ records about 111 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 3YJ?

The median sale price around E3 3YJ in Poplar Leaside is £456,950 (about £633 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E3 3YJ?

There are 20 schools close to E3 3YJ, including Bow School (Good), Marner Primary School (Good) and East London Arts & Music (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E3 3YJ?

The closest station to E3 3YJ is Bromley-by-Bow in TfL zone 2,3, about 388 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E3 3YJ?

E3 3YJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,206 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E3 3YJ (Poplar Leaside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Poplar and Limehouse covering E3 3YJ is Apsana Begum (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Abul Monsur (Aspire), Foysal Ahmed (Aspire) and Iqbal Hossain (Aspire).