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E3 4PG

Merchant Street

Bromley North

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Overview

Postcode E3 4PG 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 West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% 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 Bow Road, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mile End Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
62.3%
Connectivity
9/10
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 5,222 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bromley-by-Bow West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

62.3%

Approximately 62.3% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 186 ft away from E3 4PG.

Flood risk

No risk

Bromley-by-Bow West near E3 4PG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Bow Road located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E3 4PG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Bow Road

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Bow Road
0.2 mi

2

Mile End

Central, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Mile End
0.3 mi

2

Bow Church

DLR, District

Walking directions to Bow Church

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E3 4PG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMile End ParkLargeWalking directions to Mile End Park
0.5 miGrove Hall ParkSmallWalking directions to Grove Hall Park
0.3 miScrapyard MeadowSmallWalking directions to Scrapyard Meadow

Area Profile

Population
378
Population density
18,995 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.44(+120%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.11(+16%)
Public order
7.35(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.35(+29%)
Other theft
6.22(-46%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
147
38.99%
British
86
22.81%
Other White
48
12.73%
African
16
4.24%
Caribbean
15
3.98%
Total population: 377

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
37.7%
No qualifications
71
22.68%
Level 3 (A level)
51
16.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
9.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
7.67%
Total 16+ residents: 313

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
77
48.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
43
27.04%
Social rents from council
22
13.84%
Owns with a mortgage
11
6.92%
Owns outright
5
3.14%
Total households: 159

Property prices in Bromley North

Median price£400,000
Price per sq ft£606
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£330K – £560K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £606 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
Terraced8£737,100£646
Flats41£375,000£606

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£344,000£804,600
2026£450,000£590,000
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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 4PG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E3 4PG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Mar 2026Flat 106, Hemp Apartments, 70, Richard Tress Way, London, E3 4SNFlatsLeasehold£440,000
15 Aug 2025Flat 204, Hemp Apartments, 70, Richard Tress Way, London, E3 4SNFlatsLeasehold£475,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 4, 3, Wellington Way, London, E3 4NEFlatsLeasehold£370,000
01 Oct 2025Flat G02, Guardian Apartments, 20, Kevtar Garden, London, E3 4USFlatsLeasehold£610,000
04 Apr 2025Flat 45, Wellington Buildings, Wellington Way, London, E3 4NAFlatsLeasehold£305,000

Schools

In the E3 4PG postcode area, located within Bromley-by-Bow West, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E3 4PG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicablePhoenix SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.1 miSecondaryCentral Foundation Girls' SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryWellington Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E3 4PG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressBow Road, London, E3 2ADWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miBow Food & Wine65 Bow Road, London, E3 2ADWalking directions to Bow Food & Wine
0.1 miMile End Cash & Carry642 Mile End Road, London, E3 4LHWalking directions to Mile End Cash & Carry
0.2 miRMJ Food & Wine638 Mile End Road, London, E3 4PHWalking directions to RMJ Food & Wine
0.3 miAsda Express127-131 Bow Road, London, E3 2ANWalking directions to Asda Express

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 4PG, 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 WestE02000875
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 012EE01004268
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2009-02-01

Frequently asked questions about E3 4PG

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

The area around E3 4PG records about 114 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 4PG?

The median sale price around E3 4PG in Bromley-by-Bow West is £400,000 (about £606 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E3 4PG?

There are 20 schools close to E3 4PG, including Phoenix School (Outstanding), Central Foundation Girls' School (Good) and Wellington Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E3 4PG?

The closest station to E3 4PG is Bow Road in TfL zone 2, about 222 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E3 4PG?

E3 4PG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,222 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow covering E3 4PG 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).