E2 0AX 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 0AX is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £285k. 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 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00021165 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELLSWORTH STREET, E2 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELLSWORTH STREET, E2 0AX.
389
32
£ 50,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E2 0AX has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E2 0AX. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E2 0AX is above average at 99 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.
school Local Schools
Lawdale Junior School
Oaklands School
Elizabeth Selby Infants' School
St John's Church of England Primary School
Hague Primary School
Globe Primary School
Bangabandhu Primary School
Stewart Headlam Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
143 nearby- E2 Mini Market0.7 km
- Fulkoli0.7 km
- Ekol Food Centre0.9 km
- Haat Bazar Shopji Bazar0.3 km
- Hackney Essentials0.8 km
- + 138 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Travelodge London Bethnal Green Restaurant0.3 km
- Mighty Wings0.3 km
- Old Friends Guest House Kitchen0.6 km
- City View Hotel Kitchen0.6 km
- Corner Room0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- Marquis Of Cornwallis0.5 km
- Mother Kelly's Bottle Shop & Tap Room0.1 km
- The Camel Public House0.5 km
- Baba G's0.3 km
- Kings Arms0.6 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
223 nearby- Bar-B-Que0.7 km
- Indian Masala0.4 km
- Mamma Maria's Pizzeria,Chotpoti Lounge,Tango Ice Blast,Desserts Haven0.6 km
- Pizza Point & INS Fried Chicken0.5 km
- S & R J Kelly0.5 km
- + 218 more
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- Pizza Hut Delivery0.3 km
- Royal PFC1.0 km
- Ruby House0.7 km
- Tiffin and Tapioca0.7 km
- Hamlet Pizza, Swift Pizza, Tower Hamlets Pizza0.6 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Asda1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Heath0.4 km
- Bethnal Green0.4 km
- Whitechapel1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bethnal Green Underground Station0.2 km
- Bethnal Green Underground Station0.3 km
- Cambridge Heath (London) Rail Station0.4 km
- Bethnal Green Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E20AX · Data under Open Government Licence