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.
LAWRENCE CLOSE, E3 2AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWRENCE CLOSE, E3 2AS.
419
32
£ 61,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
Phoenix School
Central Foundation Girls' School
Wellington Primary School
Malmesbury Primary School
St Agnes RC Primary School
Mulberry UTC
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Beatrice Tate School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Co-operative0.1 km
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
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Postcode Profile: E32AS · Data under Open Government Licence