Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

ROBERTA STREET, E2 6AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROBERTA STREET, E2 6AW.

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Population

410

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 56,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E2 6AW 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
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 51% of tenure in E2 6AW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 29-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 6AW is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Roberta Street, 0.3km from St. Matthew Bethnal Green in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Weavers ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E2 6AW is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £510k.

Census 2021 statistics for E2 6AW are sourced from Output Area E00021705 (shared with 8 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 6AW. The average age is 29.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.4%
Asian / British Asian42.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed14.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 510,000

2 sales · Mean £ 510,000

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

Crime around E2 6AW is moderate at 85 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 offences351
Anti-social behaviour344
Other theft96
Shoplifting93
Theft from the person93

school Local Schools

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Mulberry Academy Shoreditch

Good1245 pupils0.3 km
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Elizabeth Selby Infants' School

Good258 pupils0.3 km
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William Davis Primary School

Good216 pupils0.3 km
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Lawdale Junior School

Good228 pupils0.3 km
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Columbia Primary School

Good437 pupils0.3 km
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Oaklands School

Good942 pupils0.4 km
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Virginia Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.6 km
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Columbia Market Nursery School

Outstanding66 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

159 nearby
  • Boots the Chemist0.5 km
  • Mas Bazar0.1 km
  • Bisou Cafe0.9 km
  • Prufrock Cafe Ltd0.8 km
  • E2 Mini Market0.1 km
  • + 154 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

67 nearby
  • Matchbox0.8 km
  • The LightHouse0.9 km
  • Trafik1.0 km
  • Coupette0.5 km
  • The Salmon & Ball0.6 km
  • + 62 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

417 nearby
  • The Dining Room0.3 km
  • Bike Shed Motorcycle Club Ltd0.9 km
  • Black Opium Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Cobalance Cafe0.8 km
  • Common Good (UK) Trading Limited0.9 km
  • + 412 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

104 nearby
  • Grillfellaz Peri Peri0.3 km
  • Los Pollos Bravos, Ballin' Burgers0.7 km
  • Regal Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Black Bear Burger0.8 km
  • Coffeestudio Shoreditch0.9 km
  • + 99 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Corner Room0.8 km
  • Da Terra0.8 km
  • Travelodge London Bethnal Green Restaurant0.7 km
  • Citizenm London Shoreditch0.9 km
  • CourtHouse Hotel Shoreditch0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bethnal Green0.6 km
  • Cambridge Heath0.8 km
  • Shoreditch High Street0.8 km