E3 2AY is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Benworth Street, 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 2AY 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. 57% 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 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £387k.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 2AY are sourced from Output Area E00021303 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENWORTH STREET, E3 2AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENWORTH STREET, E3 2AY.
331
32
£ 61,300 /yr
47%
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
E3 2AY has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 2AY. The average age is 32.2. 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
£ 387,000
3 sales · Mean £ 329,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 2AY 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.
school Local Schools
Central Foundation Girls' School
Phoenix School
Malmesbury Primary School
Wellington Primary School
Beatrice Tate School
St Agnes RC Primary School
Mulberry UTC
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
95 nearby- Ahmed's Bakers Delight0.7 km
- Zaid News Ltd0.3 km
- Bow Convenience Store0.8 km
- Coborn Corner Shop0.4 km
- Mile End Cash and Carry0.4 km
- + 90 more
Restaurant, Cafe
84 nearby- Staff Cafe0.1 km
- Madina Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Original Greedy Cow0.6 km
- Original Taste0.4 km
- Rusty Bike0.5 km
- + 79 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Co-operative0.2 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
- Iceland0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Japanese Kitchen0.7 km
- Kam Hon Take Away0.3 km
- PFC Espresso0.7 km
- City Kebab House0.6 km
- Bun & Sum0.5 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Palm Tree0.8 km
- The Victoria0.9 km
- The Bow Bells0.5 km
- The Little Driver0.2 km
- Eleanor Arms0.8 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.7 km
- City View Hotel Restaurant0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackney Wick1.7 km
- Limehouse2.0 km
- Stratford International2.1 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 Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E32AY · Data under Open Government Licence