Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

LAWRENCE CLOSE, E3 2AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWRENCE CLOSE, E3 2AS.

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Population

419

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 61,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 46% social renting, E3 2AS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 15.7% year-on-year.

home £415,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E3 2AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lawrence Close, 0.2km 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 2AS is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 46% 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 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £415k, up 15.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 2AS are sourced from Output Area E00021328 (shared with 4 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 2AS. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British29.0%
Asian / British Asian56.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 420,000

4 sales · Mean £ 428,750

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

Crime around E3 2AS is moderate at 64 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 offences363
Anti-social behaviour221
Other theft70
Theft from the person69
Public order66

school Local Schools

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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils0.2 km
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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils0.3 km
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Wellington Primary School

Good434 pupils0.3 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils0.4 km
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St Agnes RC Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.5 km
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Mulberry UTC

Good366 pupils0.6 km
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Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Outstanding684 pupils0.7 km
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Beatrice Tate School

Outstanding110 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

89 nearby
  • Sky Local0.8 km
  • Best One0.6 km
  • Bow Food and Wines0.2 km
  • Bow Groceries Ltd0.4 km
  • Forward Pharmacy Ltd0.5 km
  • + 84 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

79 nearby
  • Donor Station0.9 km
  • Med's0.9 km
  • Mighty Bite Cafe and Sandwich Bar0.1 km
  • Mile End Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • Nando's0.9 km
  • + 74 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Carolines Pizza, Bravo Pizza0.9 km
  • Meze Kitchen0.6 km
  • DZRT0.6 km
  • Eggstop-Loaded Wraps-Awesome Burgers-Awesome Wings0.8 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.9 km
  • + 39 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Morgan Arms0.7 km
  • The Lord Tredegar0.5 km
  • The Lighthouse0.8 km
  • Albert0.7 km
  • The Bow Bells0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Co-operative0.1 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.6 km
  • Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Wick1.6 km
  • Stratford International2.0 km
  • Stratford London2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bow Road Underground Station0.2 km
  • Bow Road Underground Station0.2 km
  • Bow Road Underground Station0.2 km
  • Bow Road Underground Station0.2 km
  • Bow Church DLR Station0.3 km