Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

ELLSWORTH STREET, E2 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELLSWORTH STREET, E2 0AR.

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Population

389

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 50,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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10/10
workEmployment
1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 51% of tenure in E2 0AR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E2 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ellsworth Street, 0.1km from Bethnal Green in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E2 0AR is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £345k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for E2 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00021165 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E2 0AR. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British38.7%
Asian / British Asian49.7%
Black / African / Caribbean6.4%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 345,000

1 sales · Mean £ 345,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E2 0AR is moderate at 87 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences455
Anti-social behaviour329
Public order130
Drugs105
Other theft98

school Local Schools

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Lawdale Junior School

Good228 pupils0.3 km
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Elizabeth Selby Infants' School

Good258 pupils0.3 km
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Oaklands School

Good942 pupils0.3 km
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Hague Primary School

Good221 pupils0.3 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good163 pupils0.4 km
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Stewart Headlam Primary School

Good268 pupils0.5 km
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Globe Primary School

Outstanding368 pupils0.5 km
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Bangabandhu Primary School

Good417 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

226 nearby
  • Dough Hands0.4 km
  • Glasshouse, Common Counter & Common Press0.9 km
  • Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium0.9 km
  • Wok & Go0.9 km
  • Yole0.9 km
  • + 221 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

69 nearby
  • Gopuff0.6 km
  • Kokodoo0.9 km
  • Sushi Show Ltd0.9 km
  • Dhills Grill0.5 km
  • Mange Ta Pizza0.6 km
  • + 64 more
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Retailers - Other

146 nearby
  • Diwine Grapes0.6 km
  • The Angry Baker0.6 km
  • Al-Amaan0.9 km
  • All in one0.9 km
  • Mooboo0.8 km
  • + 141 more
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Pub, NightClub

41 nearby
  • Viktor Wynd Limited T/A The Last Tuesday Society0.8 km
  • Approach Tavern0.6 km
  • Perseverance0.8 km
  • Sebright Arms0.6 km
  • The Hare0.6 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Travelodge London Bethnal Green Restaurant0.2 km
  • Mighty Wings0.2 km
  • Old Friends Guest House Kitchen0.6 km
  • Corner Room0.4 km
  • Da Terra0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bethnal Green0.4 km
  • Cambridge Heath0.4 km
  • Whitechapel1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bethnal Green Underground Station0.2 km
  • Bethnal Green Underground Station0.3 km
  • Bethnal Green Rail Station0.4 km
  • Cambridge Heath (London) Rail Station0.5 km