Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

COBORN ROAD, E3 2DB House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

421

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 61,200 /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 2DB 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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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

E3 2DB is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 179.5% year-on-year.

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

E3 2DB 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.

This is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £555k, up 179.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 2DB are sourced from Output Area E00021298 (shared with 6 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 2DB. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.1%
Asian / British Asian11.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 930,000

8 sales · Mean £ 1,008,687

Flat

£ 350,000

11 sales · Mean £ 331,681

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

Crime around E3 2DB is moderate at 59 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 offences306
Anti-social behaviour193
Shoplifting85
Theft from the person85
Other theft78

school Local Schools

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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils0.2 km
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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils0.3 km
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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils0.4 km
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Olga Primary School

Good543 pupils0.4 km
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Beatrice Tate School

Outstanding110 pupils0.5 km
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Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Outstanding684 pupils0.6 km
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Wellington Primary School

Good434 pupils0.6 km
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Mulberry UTC

Good366 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Fortune Cat0.8 km
  • Olenka Ukrainian Kitchen0.8 km
  • Season Thai, Thai City, Thai Tastes, Zaap Zeed, Fab Thai Street Food0.8 km
  • Varadon Japanese Kitchen, Sushi Sushi, Taste of Japan, Sushi Love0.8 km
  • City Kebab House0.4 km
  • + 37 more
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Retailers - Other

88 nearby
  • Mile End Cash and Carry0.3 km
  • Coborn Corner Shop0.1 km
  • Zaid News Ltd0.5 km
  • All Time Food & Wine0.5 km
  • Ceto Food & Wine Ltd0.8 km
  • + 83 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

89 nearby
  • Madina Charcoal Grill0.4 km
  • Original Greedy Cow0.4 km
  • Palmers Restaurant1.0 km
  • Orange Room, Lebanese Restaurant0.7 km
  • Spice Hut0.7 km
  • + 84 more
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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • The Palm Tree0.5 km
  • The Victoria0.6 km
  • Bancroft Arms0.9 km
  • Senior Common Room Bar (Blizzard Bar)0.8 km
  • Drapers Arms Bar & E1 Venue Bar1.0 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Co-operative0.5 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.5 km
  • Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Wick1.7 km
  • Cambridge Heath1.9 km
  • Limehouse1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Mile End Underground Station0.4 km
  • Mile End Underground Station0.4 km
  • Mile End Underground Station0.4 km
  • Mile End Underground Station0.4 km
  • Mile End Underground Station0.4 km