Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

GALES GARDENS, E2 0EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GALES GARDENS, E2 0EJ.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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1/10
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10/10
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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

With 47% social renting, E2 0EJ 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. Property prices are trending down 4.6% year-on-year.

home £475,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E2 0EJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Gales Gardens, 0.3km 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 0EJ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 47% 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 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £475k, down 4.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E2 0EJ are sourced from Output Area E00021200 (shared with 5 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 0EJ. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British27.4%
Asian / British Asian57.6%
Black / African / Caribbean9.1%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 475,000

5 sales · Mean £ 476,400

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

Crime around E2 0EJ is above average at 95 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 offences466
Anti-social behaviour345
Public order133
Drugs104
Shoplifting101

school Local Schools

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Hague Primary School

Good221 pupils0.3 km
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Bangabandhu Primary School

Good417 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.4 km
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Lawdale Junior School

Good228 pupils0.5 km
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Globe Primary School

Outstanding368 pupils0.5 km
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Elizabeth Selby Infants' School

Good258 pupils0.5 km
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Oaklands School

Good942 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

149 nearby
  • Massingham Chemist0.8 km
  • Boots the Chemist0.2 km
  • JRK Food Limited0.4 km
  • Mas Bazar0.7 km
  • E2 Mini Market0.8 km
  • + 144 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Corner Room0.4 km
  • Da Terra0.4 km
  • Travelodge London Bethnal Green Restaurant0.1 km
  • Mighty Wings0.1 km
  • Old Friends Guest House Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

211 nearby
  • Brawn0.9 km
  • Cheeky Chicos0.9 km
  • Hulyas Cafe0.4 km
  • Italina0.4 km
  • Palmers Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 206 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

69 nearby
  • Sake Sushi0.4 km
  • Tasty Grill0.4 km
  • Women's Inclusive Team0.4 km
  • Grillfellaz Peri Peri0.4 km
  • Los Pollos Bravos, Ballin' Burgers0.0 km
  • + 64 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

37 nearby
  • Coupette0.2 km
  • The Salmon & Ball0.1 km
  • The Shakespeare0.1 km
  • The Star of Bethnal Green0.4 km
  • The Sun Tavern0.2 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bethnal Green0.3 km
  • Cambridge Heath0.6 km
  • Whitechapel0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Bethnal Green Underground Station0.1 km
  • Bethnal Green Underground Station0.2 km
  • Bethnal Green Rail Station0.4 km