Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

ROMAN ROAD, E2 0PG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMAN ROAD, E2 0PG.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 53,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

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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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 51% social renting, E2 0PG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 30-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 0PG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Roman Road, 0.5km from Globe Town in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bethnal Green ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E2 0PG 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 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for E2 0PG are sourced from Output Area E00021462 (shared with 13 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 0PG. The average age is 30.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British38.5%
Asian / British Asian43.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed11.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 5%
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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 0PG is moderate at 66 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 offences385
Anti-social behaviour239
Public order102
Drugs99
Shoplifting60

school Local Schools

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Rachel Keeling Nursery School

Outstanding85 pupils0.1 km
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Bonner Primary School

Good831 pupils0.2 km
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Globe Primary School

Outstanding368 pupils0.2 km
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Morpeth School

Outstanding1556 pupils0.2 km
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Bangabandhu Primary School

Good417 pupils0.3 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good163 pupils0.4 km
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St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School

Good394 pupils0.5 km
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London East Alternative Provision

Good68 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Travelodge London Bethnal Green Restaurant0.5 km
  • Mighty Wings0.5 km
  • Old Friends Guest House Kitchen0.0 km
  • Corner Room0.5 km
  • Da Terra0.5 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

159 nearby
  • Madina Charcoal Grill1.0 km
  • Original Greedy Cow1.0 km
  • Starbucks0.5 km
  • The Dining Room0.9 km
  • Los Pollos Bravos0.6 km
  • + 154 more
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Takeaway Shop

63 nearby
  • City Kebab House1.0 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.5 km
  • Grillfellaz Peri Peri1.0 km
  • Los Pollos Bravos, Ballin' Burgers0.6 km
  • Regal Fish Bar0.6 km
  • + 58 more
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Retailers - Other

114 nearby
  • Boots the Chemist0.8 km
  • JRK Food Limited0.2 km
  • Al-Amaan0.9 km
  • All in one0.9 km
  • Cost U Less Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 109 more
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Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Coupette0.8 km
  • The Salmon & Ball0.6 km
  • The Shakespeare0.6 km
  • The Star of Bethnal Green1.0 km
  • The Sun Tavern0.8 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Heath0.7 km
  • Bethnal Green0.9 km
  • Whitechapel1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Bethnal Green Underground Station0.4 km
  • Bethnal Green Underground Station0.5 km