Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

E3 2BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E3 2BT.

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Population

475

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 61,300 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: E3 2BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in E3 2BT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-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 2BT is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Old Ford in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow East ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 2BT is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 2BT are sourced from Output Area E00167185 (shared with 19 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 2BT. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.8%
Asian / British Asian14.9%
Black / African / Caribbean9.6%
Other / Mixed12.8%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 9%
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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.

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

Crime around E3 2BT is above average at 90 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 offences253
Anti-social behaviour230
Other theft92
Public order71
Drugs67

school Local Schools

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Mulberry UTC

Good366 pupils0.2 km
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Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Outstanding684 pupils0.4 km
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Bobby Moore Academy

Good894 pupils0.8 km
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Olga Primary School

Good543 pupils0.9 km
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Chisenhale Primary School

Good341 pupils0.9 km
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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils0.9 km
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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils0.9 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • Bow Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Coborn Corner Shop0.8 km
  • Alcohol Party,Alcohol Delivery All Day,Alcohol for you 24/70.3 km
  • Cornucopia Market0.4 km
  • Inci Food Centre, Mefa Supermarket0.2 km
  • + 56 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

86 nearby
  • Vegan Velvet TA Thingy Cafe1.0 km
  • Pancake Factory1.0 km
  • Burnt Umber Brasserie and Deli0.8 km
  • A Fallen Poete0.6 km
  • Cafe Creme0.5 km
  • + 81 more
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Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Run The Box0.8 km
  • Chinese and Sushi Kitchen0.1 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Patty Heaven Caribbean0.7 km
  • Rannaghor0.9 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Albert0.5 km
  • The Bow Bells0.9 km
  • The Little Driver0.9 km
  • Young Prince0.7 km
  • Eleanor Arms0.5 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Iceland0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Wick0.9 km
  • Stratford International1.5 km
  • Homerton1.5 km