Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

ALFRED STREET, E3 2BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALFRED STREET, E3 2BB.

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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

E3 2BB has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E3 2BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alfred 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 2BB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 2BB 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 2BB. 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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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 2BB is moderate at 71 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 offences420
Anti-social behaviour269
Other theft80
Theft from the person79
Public order78

school Local Schools

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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils0.2 km
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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils0.2 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils0.3 km
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Wellington Primary School

Good434 pupils0.3 km
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Mulberry UTC

Good366 pupils0.6 km
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St Agnes RC Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.6 km
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Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Outstanding684 pupils0.6 km
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Beatrice Tate School

Outstanding110 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

90 nearby
  • Ahmed's Bakers Delight0.7 km
  • Zaid News Ltd0.2 km
  • Sky Local0.9 km
  • Best One0.7 km
  • Bow Food and Wines0.2 km
  • + 85 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

79 nearby
  • Staff Cafe0.2 km
  • Donor Station0.8 km
  • Med's0.9 km
  • Mighty Bite Cafe and Sandwich Bar0.2 km
  • Mile End Sandwich Bar0.6 km
  • + 74 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Co-operative0.8 km
  • Co-operative0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • Japanese Kitchen0.7 km
  • Kam Hon Take Away0.4 km
  • PFC Espresso0.7 km
  • Carolines Pizza, Bravo Pizza0.9 km
  • Meze Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 41 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Eleanor Arms0.8 km
  • The Green Goose0.4 km
  • The Lord Morpeth PH0.9 km
  • Wentworth Arms0.8 km
  • The Palm Tree0.9 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.5 km
  • Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Wick1.6 km
  • Stratford International2.1 km
  • Limehouse2.1 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