Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

COBORN ROAD, E3 2DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COBORN ROAD, E3 2DA.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 61,300 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E3 2DA 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.

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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

E3 2DA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

E3 2DA is a mixed residential area on Coborn Road, 0.4km from Bow in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow West ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.

Day-to-day life in E3 2DA has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.1M, down 0.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 2DA are sourced from Output Area E00021306 (shared with 7 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 2DA. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.4%
Asian / British Asian25.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 1,320,000

8 sales · Mean £ 1,315,937

Flat

£ 440,000

3 sales · Mean £ 391,666

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

Crime around E3 2DA is moderate at 61 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 offences294
Anti-social behaviour168
Theft from the person96
Shoplifting85
Other theft71

school Local Schools

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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils0.0 km
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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils0.1 km
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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils0.3 km
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Beatrice Tate School

Outstanding110 pupils0.4 km
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Wellington Primary School

Good434 pupils0.4 km
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Olga Primary School

Good543 pupils0.6 km
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Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Outstanding684 pupils0.7 km
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Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Good259 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

87 nearby
  • Ahmed's Bakers Delight0.9 km
  • Zaid News Ltd0.4 km
  • Best One0.9 km
  • Bow Food and Wines0.3 km
  • Bow Groceries Ltd0.8 km
  • + 82 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

86 nearby
  • Staff Cafe0.3 km
  • Donor Station0.5 km
  • Med's0.6 km
  • Mighty Bite Cafe and Sandwich Bar0.4 km
  • Mile End Sandwich Bar0.3 km
  • + 81 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Co-operative0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Japanese Kitchen0.9 km
  • Kam Hon Take Away0.0 km
  • PFC Espresso0.9 km
  • Carolines Pizza, Bravo Pizza0.6 km
  • Meze Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 37 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Senior Common Room Bar (Blizzard Bar)0.8 km
  • Eleanor Arms0.9 km
  • Mexican Soul1.0 km
  • The Green Goose0.6 km
  • The Lord Morpeth PH0.9 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.7 km
  • Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Limehouse1.8 km
  • Hackney Wick1.8 km
  • Cambridge Heath2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Mile End Underground Station0.3 km
  • Mile End Underground Station0.3 km
  • Mile End Underground Station0.3 km
  • Mile End Underground Station0.3 km
  • Mile End Underground Station0.3 km