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E3 4EL

Fairfoot Road

Bromley South

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Overview

Postcode E3 4EL 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 low crime levels, with around 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below 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 Devons Road, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bartlett Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
65.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Bromley-by-Bow West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,624 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Bromley-by-Bow West has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

65.8%

Approximately 65.8% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 250 ft away from E3 4EL.

Flood risk

No risk

Bromley-by-Bow West near E3 4EL 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 Devons Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E3 4EL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Devons Road

DLR

Walking directions to Devons Road
0.3 mi

2

Bow Road

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Bow Road
0.4 mi

2

Bow Church

DLR, District

Walking directions to Bow Church

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E3 4EL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBartlett ParkMediumWalking directions to Bartlett Park
0.3 miFurze GreenSmallWalking directions to Furze Green
0.1 miScrapyard MeadowSmallWalking directions to Scrapyard Meadow

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
17,628.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
28.5(+6%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.16(-25%)
Vehicle crime
5.34(-43%)
Robbery
4.75(+33%)
Other theft
4.16(-64%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
124
44.93%
British
57
20.65%
African
29
10.51%
Other White
18
6.52%
Other Asian
8
2.9%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
28.72%
No qualifications
43
22.87%
Level 3 (A level)
43
22.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
13.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
6.91%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
37
46.84%
Social rents from council
15
18.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
15.19%
Owns with a mortgage
9
11.39%
Other forms of private rent
3
3.8%
Total households: 79

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 4EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 4EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Apr 2026159, Fairfoot Road, London, E3 4EJFlatsLeasehold£406,000
10 Mar 2025141, Fairfoot Road, London, E3 4EJFlatsLeasehold£395,000
09 Jan 202688, Spanby Road, London, E3 4ENFlatsLeasehold£253,000
07 Nov 2025160, Swaton Road, London, E3 4ERTerracedFreehold£750,000
23 Jun 2025168, Swaton Road, London, E3 4ERTerracedFreehold£773,300

Schools

In the E3 4EL postcode area, located within Bromley-by-Bow West, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E3 4EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Clara Grant Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miAll-throughSt Paul's Way Trust SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWellington Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E3 4EL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E3 4EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalTower Hamlets, E3 4ZEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miDenni's News15 Swaton Road, London, E3 4ESWalking directions to Denni's News
0.2 miTaja Halal Food Store216 Devons Road, London, E3 3PNWalking directions to Taja Halal Food Store
0.2 miDevons Food & Wine214 Devons Road, London, E3 3PNWalking directions to Devons Food & Wine
0.2 miBow Supermarket163-167 Devons Road, London, E3 3QXWalking directions to Bow Supermarket

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 4EL, 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 012AE01004240
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E3 4EL

Is E3 4EL (Bromley-by-Bow West) safe?

The area around E3 4EL records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 4EL?

The median sale price around E3 4EL in Bromley-by-Bow West is £367,500 (about £586 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E3 4EL?

There are 20 schools close to E3 4EL, including The Clara Grant Primary School (Good), St Paul's Way Trust School (Good) and Wellington Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E3 4EL?

The closest station to E3 4EL is Devons Road in TfL zone 2, about 382 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E3 4EL?

E3 4EL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,624 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E3 4EL (Bromley-by-Bow West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Poplar and Limehouse covering E3 4EL 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).