E3 2BX is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Wick Lane, 0.8km from Old Ford in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow East ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (69% 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. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 2BX are sourced from Output Area E00184073 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WICK LANE, E3 2BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WICK LANE, E3 2BX.
261
30
£ 61,300 /yr
85%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 2BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. E3 2BX combines 85% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 2BX. The average age is 29.9. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 148,750
1 sales · Mean £ 148,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 2BX is moderate at 80 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
Gainsborough Primary School
Chisenhale Primary School
Mossbourne Riverside Academy
Central Foundation Girls' School
Olga Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Fairfield Store0.9 km
- Your Local Food & Wine0.4 km
- City Supermarket0.9 km
- Laxmi News0.9 km
- Mr Mark Herbert0.9 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
91 nearby- Gaia Pulses0.6 km
- CraicBird0.9 km
- Hanoi Chay0.8 km
- KP Sauce0.9 km
- KraPow!0.7 km
- + 86 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Lanterna0.4 km
- Eleanor Arms0.7 km
- The Green Goose0.6 km
- The Lord Morpeth PH0.9 km
- Albert0.8 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Crazy Crêpe0.8 km
- Dessert Ice Cream Club - Kiosk 20.8 km
- Gorillas0.7 km
- Combow0.7 km
- Delicious Vape0.9 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- City View Hotel Restaurant0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackney Wick0.7 km
- Stratford International1.3 km
- Homerton1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E32BX · Data under Open Government Licence