Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

E2 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E2 0BD.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

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
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 41% social renting, E2 0BD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-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 0BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 0BD is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 41% 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.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for E2 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00021160 (shared with 4 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 0BD. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British31.2%
Asian / British Asian54.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around E2 0BD is above average at 92 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 offences487
Anti-social behaviour344
Public order141
Other theft107
Drugs102

school Local Schools

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Lawdale Junior School

Good228 pupils0.2 km
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Oaklands School

Good942 pupils0.3 km
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Elizabeth Selby Infants' School

Good258 pupils0.3 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good163 pupils0.4 km
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Hague Primary School

Good221 pupils0.4 km
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Globe Primary School

Outstanding368 pupils0.5 km
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Stewart Headlam Primary School

Good268 pupils0.6 km
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Bangabandhu Primary School

Good417 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

139 nearby
  • E2 Mini Market0.6 km
  • Fulkoli0.6 km
  • Ekol Food Centre0.9 km
  • Haat Bazar Shopji Bazar0.3 km
  • Hackney Essentials0.7 km
  • + 134 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Travelodge London Bethnal Green Restaurant0.3 km
  • Mighty Wings0.3 km
  • Old Friends Guest House Kitchen0.7 km
  • City View Hotel Kitchen0.7 km
  • Corner Room0.3 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • Marquis Of Cornwallis0.5 km
  • Mother Kelly's Bottle Shop & Tap Room0.2 km
  • The Camel Public House0.5 km
  • Baba G's0.3 km
  • Kings Arms0.6 km
  • + 39 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

218 nearby
  • Bar-B-Que0.6 km
  • Indian Masala0.4 km
  • Mamma Maria's Pizzeria,Chotpoti Lounge,Tango Ice Blast,Desserts Haven0.6 km
  • Pizza Point & INS Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • S & R J Kelly0.4 km
  • + 213 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

66 nearby
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.4 km
  • Ruby House0.6 km
  • Tiffin and Tapioca0.8 km
  • Hamlet Pizza, Swift Pizza, Tower Hamlets Pizza0.6 km
  • Tacos con Amor0.5 km
  • + 61 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Co-operative0.6 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Heath0.4 km
  • Bethnal Green0.5 km
  • Whitechapel1.1 km

Bus Stops

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