Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

CANROBERT STREET, E2 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANROBERT STREET, E2 0BW.

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Population

423

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E2 0BW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
workEmployment
4/10
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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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7/10
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Area Character

With 49% social renting, E2 0BW 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 0BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Canrobert Street, 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 0BW 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. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £495k.

Census 2021 statistics for E2 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00021161 (shared with 10 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 0BW. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.3%
Asian / British Asian32.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 535,000

6 sales · Mean £ 540,229

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

Crime around E2 0BW is moderate at 89 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 offences407
Anti-social behaviour372
Other theft107
Public order92
Burglary91

school Local Schools

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Lawdale Junior School

Good228 pupils0.1 km
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Elizabeth Selby Infants' School

Good258 pupils0.1 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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Columbia Primary School

Good437 pupils0.6 km
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William Davis Primary School

Good216 pupils0.6 km
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Stewart Headlam Primary School

Good268 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

146 nearby
  • A-Z Grocers1.0 km
  • Diwine Grapes0.4 km
  • The Angry Baker0.5 km
  • Mooboo1.0 km
  • Grameen Bazar1.0 km
  • + 141 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • Redchurch0.9 km
  • Viktor Wynd Limited T/A The Last Tuesday Society0.8 km
  • Approach Tavern0.7 km
  • Perseverance0.7 km
  • Sebright Arms0.4 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

247 nearby
  • Dough Hands0.6 km
  • Glasshouse, Common Counter & Common Press0.8 km
  • Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium0.8 km
  • Wok & Go0.8 km
  • Yole0.8 km
  • + 242 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

73 nearby
  • Gopuff0.5 km
  • Kokodoo0.8 km
  • Sushi Show Ltd0.8 km
  • Dhills Grill0.5 km
  • Mange Ta Pizza0.5 km
  • + 68 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Travelodge London Bethnal Green Restaurant0.4 km
  • Mighty Wings0.4 km
  • Old Friends Guest House Kitchen0.8 km
  • Corner Room0.4 km
  • Da Terra0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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