E3 2AB is a mixed residential area on Coborn Street, 0.4km from Bow in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow West ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.
E3 2AB is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £525k.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 2AB are sourced from Output Area E00021306 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COBORN STREET, E3 2AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COBORN STREET, E3 2AB.
256
37
£ 61,300 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 2AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
E3 2AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 2AB. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 507,000
5 sales · Mean £ 451,800
Terraced
£ 1,450,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,478,333
Semi-Detached
£ 1,637,500
1 sales · Mean £ 1,637,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 2AB is moderate at 76 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.
school Local Schools
Malmesbury Primary School
Central Foundation Girls' School
Phoenix School
Wellington Primary School
Beatrice Tate School
Olga Primary School
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
St Agnes RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
89 nearby- Ahmed's Bakers Delight0.9 km
- Zaid News Ltd0.4 km
- City Supermarket0.6 km
- Coral Racing Ltd0.7 km
- Jenny's Food & Wine0.8 km
- + 84 more
Restaurant, Cafe
88 nearby- Staff Cafe0.2 km
- Rusty Bike0.3 km
- Awen Cafe Bistro0.6 km
- Balman's Kebabs0.7 km
- Chipping Wharf0.9 km
- + 83 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Co-operative0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Japanese Kitchen0.9 km
- Kam Hon Take Away0.1 km
- PFC Espresso0.9 km
- Bun & Sum0.5 km
- Coffee London0.3 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Eleanor Arms0.9 km
- The Green Goose0.6 km
- The Lord Morpeth PH0.9 km
- Young Prince0.6 km
- The Bow Bells0.6 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- City View Hotel Restaurant0.7 km
- Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Limehouse1.8 km
- Hackney Wick1.8 km
- Cambridge Heath2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bow Road Underground Station0.3 km
- Bow Road Underground Station0.3 km
- Bow Road Underground Station0.3 km
- Bow Road Underground Station0.3 km
- Mile End Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E32AB · Data under Open Government Licence