Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

E2 0BF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

396

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 42% social renting, E2 0BF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 33-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 0BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km 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 0BF is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for E2 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00021166 (shared with 6 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 0BF. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British43.8%
Asian / British Asian43.3%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around E2 0BF 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 offences417
Anti-social behaviour298
Public order118
Other theft99
Drugs79

school Local Schools

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Lawdale Junior School

Good228 pupils0.2 km
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Elizabeth Selby Infants' School

Good258 pupils0.2 km
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Oaklands School

Good942 pupils0.2 km
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Hague Primary School

Good221 pupils0.4 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good163 pupils0.5 km
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Stewart Headlam Primary School

Good268 pupils0.5 km
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William Davis Primary School

Good216 pupils0.6 km
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Columbia Primary School

Good437 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • Wok with Jon0.5 km
  • London Cocktail Club Paradise Row0.3 km
  • The Birdcage0.7 km
  • The Florist Arms0.6 km
  • White Hart0.9 km
  • + 39 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

249 nearby
  • Backstage Coffee0.9 km
  • Momlette0.8 km
  • Boom Bap Burgers0.3 km
  • Bottlejob0.8 km
  • Grillmill0.8 km
  • + 244 more
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Takeaway Shop

76 nearby
  • Yummy Noodles Kitchen, Street Food Club0.5 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.4 km
  • Grillfellaz Peri Peri0.2 km
  • Los Pollos Bravos, Ballin' Burgers0.3 km
  • Regal Fish Bar0.2 km
  • + 71 more
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Retailers - Other

150 nearby
  • Roman Road Newsagent0.9 km
  • Mycigara0.3 km
  • Shantys Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Alia Mini Market0.9 km
  • Asda Bethnal Green Petrol Station Shop0.6 km
  • + 145 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • City View Hotel Kitchen0.8 km
  • Travelodge London Bethnal Green Restaurant0.4 km
  • Corner Room0.4 km
  • Da Terra0.4 km
  • Mighty Wings0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Co-operative0.7 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bethnal Green0.4 km
  • Cambridge Heath0.5 km
  • Whitechapel1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bethnal Green Underground Station0.4 km
  • Bethnal Green Underground Station0.4 km
  • Bethnal Green Rail Station0.4 km