E3 2BW 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 2BW 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 is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 2BW are sourced from Output Area E00167185 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E3 2BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E3 2BW.
475
36
£ 61,300 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 2BW 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in E3 2BW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-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 2BW. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 2BW is moderate at 80 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
Mulberry UTC
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Bobby Moore Academy
Olga Primary School
Central Foundation Girls' School
Chisenhale Primary School
Phoenix School
Malmesbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Bow Convenience Store0.9 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, Cafe
84 nearby- Pancake Factory1.0 km
- Burnt Umber Brasserie and Deli0.8 km
- A Fallen Poete0.6 km
- Cafe Creme0.4 km
- Hayashi Sushi and Bubble Tea0.4 km
- + 79 more
Takeaway Shop
32 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
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- City View Hotel Restaurant0.4 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: E32BW · Data under Open Government Licence