E3 2AE is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Bow in Tower Hamlets. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bow West ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.
Within the E3 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 2AE are sourced from Output Area E00021306 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E3 2AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E3 2AE.
256
37
£ 61,300 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 2AE 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
No single demographic signal dominates E3 2AE — age 37, 46% ownership, 32% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 2AE. 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
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 E3 2AE 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
Central Foundation Girls' School
Malmesbury Primary School
Phoenix School
Wellington Primary School
Beatrice Tate School
Olga Primary School
St Agnes RC Primary School
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Fortune Cat0.5 km
- Olenka Ukrainian Kitchen0.5 km
- Season Thai, Thai City, Thai Tastes, Zaap Zeed, Fab Thai Street Food0.5 km
- Varadon Japanese Kitchen, Sushi Sushi, Taste of Japan, Sushi Love0.5 km
- City Kebab House0.5 km
- + 40 more
Retailers - Other
99 nearby- Mile End Cash and Carry0.2 km
- Bow Convenience Store0.9 km
- Coborn Corner Shop0.4 km
- Best One0.8 km
- Bow Food and Wines0.1 km
- + 94 more
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- Madina Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Original Greedy Cow0.5 km
- Donor Station0.6 km
- Med's0.7 km
- Mighty Bite Cafe and Sandwich Bar0.3 km
- + 85 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Palm Tree0.7 km
- The Victoria0.9 km
- Senior Common Room Bar (Blizzard Bar)0.9 km
- The Octagon, The Queens Building0.9 km
- Widows Son0.9 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- Co-operative0.3 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.5 km
- City View Hotel Restaurant0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackney Wick1.8 km
- Limehouse1.9 km
- Cambridge Heath2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bow Road Underground Station0.2 km
- Bow Road Underground Station0.2 km
- Bow Road Underground Station0.3 km
- Bow Road Underground Station0.3 km
- Mile End Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E32AE · Data under Open Government Licence