Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

ALFRED STREET, E3 2BD House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 2BD 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 2BD 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 2BD is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £365k.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 2BD 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 2BD. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 365,000

1 sales · Mean £ 365,000

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

Crime around E3 2BD 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.

Violence and sexual offences412
Anti-social behaviour279
Theft from the person81
Other theft80
Public order69

school Local Schools

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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils0.1 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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St Agnes RC Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.5 km
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Beatrice Tate School

Outstanding110 pupils0.6 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

99 nearby
  • Ahmed's Bakers Delight0.7 km
  • Zaid News Ltd0.2 km
  • Sky Local0.9 km
  • Best One0.7 km
  • Bow Food and Wines0.1 km
  • + 94 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • Staff Cafe0.1 km
  • Donor Station0.8 km
  • Med's0.8 km
  • Mighty Bite Cafe and Sandwich Bar0.2 km
  • Mile End Sandwich Bar0.6 km
  • + 77 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Co-operative0.8 km
  • Co-operative0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Japanese Kitchen0.7 km
  • Kam Hon Take Away0.3 km
  • PFC Espresso0.7 km
  • Carolines Pizza, Bravo Pizza0.8 km
  • Meze Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 43 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Eleanor Arms0.9 km
  • The Green Goose0.4 km
  • The Lord Morpeth PH0.9 km
  • Wentworth Arms0.7 km
  • The Palm Tree0.9 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.6 km
  • Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.7 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