E3 Postcode District
E3 is one of 21 E Postcode Districts for the London Post town in Greater London
The E3 postcode district is located in the E London - E postal area, E3 has a population of 67,713 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 1.86 square miles (4.82 square kilometres or 1,192.21 acres).
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Map of E3
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District overview
The primary settlement in the E3 postcode district is Tower Hamlets, which is located in Greater London. Other significant settlements in this district include Newham. The most significant post town with the highest postcode count is London, which is also part of Greater London.
There are 5 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector E3 2, covers Tower Hamlets in Greater London.
The sector E3 3, covers Tower Hamlets in Greater London.
The sector E3 4, covers Tower Hamlets in Greater London.
The sector E3 5, covers Tower Hamlets in Greater London.
The sector E3 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is LONDON.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Tower Hamlets London Boro (1150 postal codes), and finally, the Newham London Boro area (8 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| City of London | 3.12 | WSW |
| City of Westminster | 4.81 | WSW |
| Chigwell | 7.66 | NNE |
| Loughton | 9.70 | NNE |
| Waltham Cross | 10.96 | N |
| Waltham Abbey | 11.12 | N |
| Cheshunt | 12.14 | N |
| Swanley | 12.32 | SE |
| Dartford | 12.64 | ESE |
| Epping | 13.14 | NNE |
| Potters Bar | 13.73 | NNW |
| Borehamwood | 14.00 | NW |
| Swanscombe | 14.22 | ESE |
| Warlingham | 15.10 | S |
| Grays | 15.42 | ESE |
| Brentwood | 15.58 | ENE |
| Ewell | 15.71 | SW |
| Hoddesdon | 15.98 | N |
| Banstead | 16.23 | SSW |
| Radlett | 16.70 | NW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,126
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Hamlets | LONDON | E3 2 | 318 |
| Tower Hamlets | LONDON | E3 3 | 254 |
| Tower Hamlets | LONDON | E3 5 | 248 |
| Tower Hamlets | LONDON | E3 4 | 220 |
| Tower Hamlets | LONDON | E3 4 | 58 |
| Tower Hamlets | LONDON | E3 3 | 8 |
| Newham | LONDON | E3 3 | 7 |
| Tower Hamlets | LONDON | E3 3 | 6 |
| Tower Hamlets | LONDON | E3 2 | 2 |
| Newham | LONDON | E3 2 | 1 |
| Tower Hamlets | LONDON | E3 3 | 1 |
| Tower Hamlets | LONDON | E3 4 | 1 |
| Tower Hamlets | LONDON | E3 5 | 1 |
| Tower Hamlets | LONDON | E3 5 | 1 |
Street list for E3
TWELVETREES CRESCENT
BROMLEY BY BOW, London, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 22207930
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| MILE END ROAD A11 | 704 |
| MILE END ROAD A11 | 704 |
| BURDETT ROAD A1205 | 463 |
| GROVE ROAD A1205 | 433 |
| GROVE ROAD A1205 | 433 |
| BOW ROAD A12 | 378 |
| BOW ROAD A12 | 378 |
| BOW ROAD A12 | 378 |
| IMPERIAL STREET | 349 |
| MERCHANT STREET | 335 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5268 |
| Other theft | 1512 |
| Vehicle crime | 1441 |
| Theft from the person | 1424 |
| Burglary | 1116 |
| Public order | 1073 |
| Drugs | 1017 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 991 |
| Shoplifting | 927 |
| Robbery | 665 |
| Bicycle theft | 430 |
| Other crime | 255 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 129 |
| Possession of weapons | 96 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROMAN ROAD | LONDON | 203 | E3 5ES | View map | |
| BURDETT ROAD | LONDON | 46 | E3 4TN | View map | |
| MILE END ROAD | LONDON | 36 | E3 4PH | View map | |
| GROVE ROAD | LONDON | 30 | E3 5SN | View map | |
| BOW ROAD | LONDON | 21 | E3 2AN | View map | |
| DEVONS ROAD | LONDON | 18 | E3 3PN | View map | |
| STROUDLEY WALK | LONDON | 12 | E3 3EW | View map | |
| CORSICAN SQUARE | LONDON | 7 | E3 3XS | View map | |
| HAMLETS WAY | LONDON | 7 | E3 4SY | View map | |
| ST PAULS WAY | LONDON | 7 | E3 4AL | View map | |
| OLD FORD ROAD | LONDON | 6 | E3 5JP | View map | |
| ST LEONARDS STREET | LONDON | 6 | E3 3LR | View map |
Schools in the district
Malmesbury Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Coborn Street , Bow , London
Postcode: E3 2AB
Headteacher: Ms Claire Stewart (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Phoenix School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
49 Bow Road , London
Postcode: E3 2AD
Headteacher: Ms Veronica Armson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Central Foundation Girls' School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Bow Road , London
Postcode: E3 2AE
Headteacher: Ms Carla Prince (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Mulberry UTC
Phase: Secondary
Address:
64 Parnell Road , London
Postcode: E3 2RU
Headteacher: Mr Daniel Seed
Ofsted rating: Good
Old Palace Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Leonard's Street , Bow , London
Postcode: E3 3BT
Headteacher: Mr Gary Palmer (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
East London Science School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane , Bromley-By-Bow , London
Postcode: E3 3DU
Headteacher: Principal Mark Taylor (Interim Principal) (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
St Agnes RC Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rainhill Way , Bow , London
Postcode: E3 3ER
Headteacher: Ms B McDaid (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Childrens House Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
92 Bruce Road , Bow , London
Postcode: E3 3HL
Headteacher: Ms Becky Dolamore (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Ian Mikardo School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street , London
Postcode: E3 3LF
Headteacher: Ms Claire Lillis (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Ian Mikardo School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street , London
Postcode: E3 3LF
Headteacher: Mr Aaron Mulhern (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Marner Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Devas Street , Bow , London
Postcode: E3 3LL
Headteacher: Ms Sarah Bowmer (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bow School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow , London
Postcode: E3 3QW
Headteacher: Mr Danny Lye (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
East London Arts & Music
Phase: 16 plus
Address:
Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow , London
Postcode: E3 3TA
Headteacher: Mr Matt Sheldon (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
The Clara Grant Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Knapp Road , Bow , London
Postcode: E3 4BU
Headteacher: Ms Susan Ward (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Clara Grant Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Knapp Road , Bow , London
Postcode: E3 4BU
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Symons (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Cherry Trees School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
68 Campbell Road , Bow , London
Postcode: E3 4EA
Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Clensy (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
St Paul's Way Trust School
Phase: All-through
Address:
125 St Paul's Way , London
Postcode: E3 4FT
Headteacher: Mr Grahame Price (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Paul's Way Trust School
Phase: All-through
Address:
125 St Paul's Way , London
Postcode: E3 4FT
Headteacher: Mr Nicholas John (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Paul with St Luke CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Leopold Street , Bow , London
Postcode: E3 4LA
Headteacher: Mrs Fanoula Smith (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Wellington Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wellington Way , Bow , London
Postcode: E3 4NE
Headteacher: Mr Martin Grant (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Beatrice Tate School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
41 Southern Grove , Mile End , London
Postcode: E3 4PX
Headteacher: Mr Wayne Hazzard (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Whitman Road , London
Postcode: E3 4RB
Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Worrell-Jude (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Olga Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Lanfranc Road , Bow , London
Postcode: E3 5DN
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Bradley-Jones (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Old Ford Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wrights Road , Bow , London
Postcode: E3 5LD
Headteacher: Ms Amanda Phillips (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wrights Road , Bow , London
Postcode: E3 5LD
Headteacher: Mr Kevin Jones (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Chisenhale Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chisenhale Road , Bow , Chisenhale Rd , London
Postcode: E3 5QY
Headteacher: Mrs Gemma Anidi (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 195 Bow Common Lane (dental Practice) | 195 BOW COMMON LANE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E3 4JJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | William Place Dental Aesthetics | WILLIAM PLACE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E3 5ED | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | M C Lewis & Associates Ltd | 560 ROMAN ROAD, LONDON, E3 5ES | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Dental Beauty Bow | 560 ROMAN ROAD, LONDON, E3 5ES | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Dental Surgery | 629-631 ROMAN ROAD, LONDON, E3 2RN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bromley By Bow Health Centre | ST. LEONARDS STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E3 3BT | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | St Andrews Health Centre | 2 HANNAFORD WALK, BOW, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E3 3FF | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 89801888 |
| 3 | Ruston Street Clinic | RUSTON STREET, BOW, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E3 2LR | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 89801652 |
| 4 | St. Stephens Health Centre | BOW COMMUNITY CENTRE, WILLIAM PLACE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E3 5ED | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 89801760 |
| 5 | Harley Grove Medical Ctr. | 15 HARLEY GROVE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E3 2AT | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 89837479 |
| 6 | The Grove Road Surgery | IVANHOE HOUSE, 130 GROVE ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E3 5TW | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 89801767 |
| 7 | Wellington Way Health Centre | WELLINGTON WAY CENTRE, 1A WELLINGTON WAY, LONDON, E3 4NE | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 89803676 |
| 8 | Tredegar Practice | 35 ST.STEPHENS ROAD, BOW, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E3 5JD | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 89801822 |
| 9 | Wellington Way Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service | WELLINGTON WAY HEALTH CENTRE, 1A WELLINGTON WAY, LONDON, E3 4NE | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 10 | Harley Grove - Covid Local Vaccination Service | HARLEY GROVE, 15 HARLEY GROVE, LONDON, E3 2AT | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Pharmacy | 124 ST PAULS WAY, LONDON, E3 4QA | PHARMACY | Call 020 75380817 |
| 2 | Mayors Chemist | 67 BOW ROAD, LONDON, E3 2AD | PHARMACY | Call 02089 822676 |
| 3 | Greenlight Pharmacy | ST ANDREW'S HEALTH CENTRE, 2 HANNAFORD WALK, BROMLEY BY BOW, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E3 3FF | PHARMACY | Call 02030 697858 |
| 4 | Forward Pharmacy | 648 MILE END ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E3 4LH | PHARMACY | Call 020 89801231 |
| 5 | Tesco Instore Pharmacy | HANCOCK ROAD, BROMLEY BY BOW, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E3 3DA | PHARMACY | Call 02038 012159 |
| 6 | Parnell Chemist | 625-627 ROMAN ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E3 2RN | PHARMACY | Call 020 89803376 |
| 7 | Sinclairs | 559-561 ROMAN ROAD, BOW, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E3 5EL | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 8 | Kamsons Pharmacy | 18 STROUDLEY WALK, BOW, LONDON, E3 3EW | PHARMACY | Call 020 89802178 |
| 9 | Bell Pharmacy Bow | 520 ROMAN ROAD, LONDON, E3 5ES | PHARMACY | Call 02089 808853 |
| 10 | Chrischem Pharmacy | 578 MILE END ROAD, LONDON, E3 4PH | PHARMACY | Call 02089 806470 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eyeland Visioncare | 81 BURDETT ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E3 4JN | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Eye Emporium Opticians (roman Road) | 424 ROMAN ROAD, BOW, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E3 5LU | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Scrivens Opticians (bow) | 531 ROMAN ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E3 5EL | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £1,150,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | £2,105,000 | 3 |
| Semi-detached | £801,667 | 3 | £964,167 | 3 | £625,000 | 1 | £1,100,000 | 1 |
| Terraced | £930,532 | 81 | £935,125 | 70 | £890,237 | 76 | £912,008 | 90 |
| Flats | £427,563 | 501 | £414,352 | 624 | £401,651 | 558 | £426,991 | 849 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M11 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.27
Average Driving Distance: 11.43
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1142
M25 J26
Average Driving Time from within the district: 22.96
Average Driving Distance: 18.62
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 760
M25 J25
Average Driving Time from within the district: 26.15
Average Driving Distance: 15.10
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 626
M1 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 28.77
Average Driving Distance: 11.99
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1142
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| E3 2 | Bow Sdelivery Office |
| E3 3 | Bow Sdelivery Office |
| E3 4 | Bow Sdelivery Office |
| E3 5 | Bow Sdelivery Office |
Postcode format
| E | 3 | - | X | X | X |
| E | 3 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The E3 postal code covers the settlement of LONDON.
The E3 Postcode shares a border with E14 (LONDON), E1 (LONDON), E16 (CANNING TOWN, NORTH WOOLWICH, SILVERTOWN), E15 (STRATFORD) and E9 (HACKNEY).
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