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E3 Area Report

Tower Hamlets

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£465,142
Median Price
Postcode district (E3)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (E3)
14
Schools Nearby
90/100
Transport Score
~67 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.4/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in E3

Rental Yield
6.2
Price Growth
3.1
Safety
1.5
Schools
7.8
Transport
9
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
8.2
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (E3)

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

1091
Crimes/month
220
Area average

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Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Tower Hamlets)

DECILE 4/10 — 30–40% most deprived

Tower Hamlets has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 40% of areas nationally.

income
3
employment
5
education
6
health
4
crime
4
housing
3
environment
3

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Tower Hamlets (the HPI is only published at LAD level). E3 spans 2 local authorities; Tower Hamlets is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the E3-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£473,260
Tower Hamlets average
-9.0%
Annual Change
Declining
Market

Average Price by Type

£947,438
Detached
£699,410
Semi-Detached
£717,352
Terraced
£455,215
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £226,238
01/12/2003: £232,440
01/12/2004: £247,980
01/12/2005: £256,384
01/12/2006: £285,825
01/12/2007: £332,792
01/12/2008: £281,013
01/12/2009: £304,924
01/12/2010: £308,267
01/12/2011: £318,010
01/12/2012: £324,637
01/12/2013: £386,044
01/12/2014: £444,045
01/12/2015: £487,530
01/12/2016: £505,397
01/12/2017: £511,132
01/12/2018: £481,651
01/12/2019: £498,435
01/12/2020: £509,975
01/12/2021: £563,994
01/12/2022: £526,632
01/12/2023: £491,127
01/12/2024: £520,073
01/12/2025: £473,260
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

8
Primary
2
Secondary
1
Independent
2
Special
1
Nursery
14
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 14 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

45.3
Avg Attainment 8
+6.6% vs national (42.5)
50.2%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 26 secondary schools in Tower Hamlets

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

90/100
Excellent transport links - multiple tube/rail options within walking distance.
TfL Zone 36 Tube

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in E3 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Terraced
£865,000
369 sales
Flat
£417,500
3,097 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Tower Hamlets. For the headline E3 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-9%
1 Year Change
declining
Market Status
Tower Hamlets
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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D
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,870/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Property timeline📍Postcode-level

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Sales and planning applications at this postcode, most recent first.

  1. Nov 2016 · PLANNING
    Temporary display of 2no non-illuminated scaffolding advertising banner shrouds measuring 15.4m in height by 5m in width (Banner A) and 12.8m in height by 5m in width (Banner B) until 31/12/2017.(retrospective)
    Final Decision2016/5416/A

Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid · planning.data.gov.uk · matched by postcode (street-level, not house-level).

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
3/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
2
2 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaAir Quality Management AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (10)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    • Demolish + rebuild
    ✗ Blocked (0)
    • —

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

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    Conservation Area
    Tredegar Square
    Planning restrictions may apply
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~67 Mbps
    Max Available~1000 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre+ Yes

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    100/100

    Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

    Within ½ mile:155 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    11.7°C
    Avg Temperature
    733mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2784h
    Sunshine/Year
    20.3 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: July
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: October
    Driest: August
    Now: 20.9°C, Partly cloudyHumidity: 49%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    47 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.5/5
    Average Rating
    89%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    47
    Total Establishments
    Pillar Box Montessori Nursery KitchenCaring Premises
    5/5
    Mighty Bite Cafe and Sandwich BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    4/5
    Bow Food and WinesRetailers - other
    4/5
    East 1 KioskRetailers - other
    5/5
    Zaid News LtdRetailers - other
    5/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    Grid region: Unknown

    14%
    Renewable Energy
    227g
    CO₂/kWh
    high
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    gas 53.3%imports 30.6%wind 8.5%solar 5.4%biomass 1.2%nuclear 0.8%hydro 0.2%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    14m
    Moderateabove sea level

    At 14m above sea level, this location has a reasonable elevation which reduces most flood risks from river and coastal sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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