E3 postcode: what it's like to live there
The E3 district covers Bow South, Bow North & Fish Island, Bromley-by-Bow East. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 10 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in E3
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from E3 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Canary Wharf: 22 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in E3
- Chisenhale Primary School · E3 5QY · Good (2024) · Bottom 50% in England
- Malmesbury Primary School · E3 2AB · Remains Good (2023) · Top 32% in England
- Marner Primary School · E3 3LL · Remains Good (2022) · Top 23% in England
- Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy · E3 5LD · Outstanding (2022) · Top 16% in England
- Old Palace Primary School · E3 3BT · Good (2023) · Top 3% in England
- Olga Primary School · E3 5DN · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 40% in England
- St Agnes RC Primary School · E3 3ER · Outstanding (2024) · Top 6% in England
- St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation · E3 4LA · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 37% in England
- St Paul's Way Trust School · E3 4FT · Good (2022) · Top 16% in England
- The Clara Grant Primary School · E3 4BU · Remains Good (2022) · Top 23% in England
- Wellington Primary School · E3 4NE · Outstanding (2023) · Top 26% in England
Secondary schools in E3
- Bow School · E3 3QW · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 43% in England
- Central Foundation Girls' School · E3 2AE · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 17% in England
- Harris Science Academy East London · E3 3DU · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 18% in England
- St Paul's Way Trust School · E3 4FT · Good (2022) · Top 16% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in E3
- Pillar Box Gardens Nursery · E3 2QA · Good (Ofsted)
- Pillar Box Montessori · E3 2AN · Good (Ofsted)
- Ranwell Playgroup · E3 5HZ · Good (Ofsted)
- Vernon Pre-School Playgroup · E3 5HQ · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Miracles Nursery - Rainhill Way · E3 3EY
- Alas Tutors Limited · E3 3AN
- Lincoln Hall Preschool · E3 3PR · Good (Ofsted)
- Lincoln Hall Preschool @ Sleaford · E3 3PY · Good (Ofsted)
- Burdett Playgroup · E3 4AU · Good (Ofsted)
- Global Kids Day Care - Mile End Branch · E3 4TU · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in E3
- Harley Grove Medical Ctr. · E3 2AT
- Ruston Street Clinic · E3 2LR
- St. Stephens Health Centre · E3 5ED
- St Andrews Health Centre · E3 3FF
- Wellington Way Health Centre · E3 4NE
- The Grove Road Surgery · E3 5TW
- Tredegar Practice · E3 5JD
Neighbourhoods in E3
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of E3 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bow South | 20% | £425k | Very high | 8 min |
| Bow North & Fish Island | 18% | £500k | Very high | 7 min |
| Bromley-by-Bow East | 17% | £340k | Very high | 4 min |
| Bromley-by-Bow West | 17% | £370k | High | 4 min |
| Bow West | 14% | £610k | Very high | 4 min |
| Mile End East & Burdett Estate | 13% | £472k | Very high | 4 min |
Questions
Where is the E3 postcode?
E3 covers 10 neighbourhoods in Bow South, Bow North & Fish Island, Bromley-by-Bow East, with 1,176 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in E3?
The typical home price across E3's neighbourhoods is £425k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in E3?
11 primary and 4 secondary state schools have a E3 postcode.
How long is the commute from E3?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Canary Wharf 22 minutes.