Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

BOW ROAD, E3 2AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOW ROAD, E3 2AD.

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Population

465

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 61,300 /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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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in E3 2AD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £1,253,500 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E3 2AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bow Road, 0.3km from Bow in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow West ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 2AD is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 40% 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 is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.3M.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 2AD are sourced from Output Area E00021301 (shared with 9 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 E3 2AD. The average age is 30.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British24.2%
Asian / British Asian59.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 1,239,250

4 sales · Mean £ 1,224,625

Flat

£ 325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 325,000

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

Crime around E3 2AD is moderate at 70 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 offences317
Anti-social behaviour222
Shoplifting75
Theft from the person69
Other theft65

school Local Schools

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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils0.0 km
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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils0.1 km
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Wellington Primary School

Good434 pupils0.2 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils0.2 km
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Beatrice Tate School

Outstanding110 pupils0.5 km
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St Agnes RC Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.6 km
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The Clara Grant Primary School

Good457 pupils0.8 km
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Mulberry UTC

Good366 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

88 nearby
  • Rusty Bike0.5 km
  • Awen Cafe Bistro0.8 km
  • Balman's Kebabs0.9 km
  • Chipping Wharf1.0 km
  • G. Kelly London0.7 km
  • + 83 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Bun & Sum0.3 km
  • Coffee London0.5 km
  • Whatthebubbles0.5 km
  • Bubble Upp1.0 km
  • Combow0.7 km
  • + 40 more
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Retailers - Other

98 nearby
  • City Supermarket0.7 km
  • Coral Racing Ltd0.9 km
  • Jenny's Food & Wine1.0 km
  • Laxmi News0.8 km
  • Mr Mark Herbert0.7 km
  • + 93 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Eleanor Arms1.0 km
  • The Green Goose0.6 km
  • The Palm Tree0.9 km
  • The Victoria1.0 km
  • Morgan Arms0.5 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Co-operative0.7 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.7 km
  • Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Wick1.8 km
  • Limehouse1.9 km
  • West Ham2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Bow Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Bow Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Bow Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Bow Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Bow Church DLR Station0.4 km