E3 2DQ is a mixed residential area on Cherrywood Close, 0.5km from Bow in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow West ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 2DQ 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £365k, up 108.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 2DQ are sourced from Output Area E00021327 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHERRYWOOD CLOSE, E3 2DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHERRYWOOD CLOSE, E3 2DQ.
412
37
£ 61,200 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 2DQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
E3 2DQ has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 108.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 2DQ. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 353,127
8 sales · Mean £ 298,813
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 2DQ is moderate at 60 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
Olga Primary School
Malmesbury Primary School
Central Foundation Girls' School
Phoenix School
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Chisenhale Primary School
Beatrice Tate School
Wellington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Mucci's0.8 km
- Wentworth Arms0.6 km
- Morgan Arms0.2 km
- The Lord Tredegar0.1 km
- Senior Common Room Bar (Blizzard Bar)0.8 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
87 nearby- Shoyu Cafe0.6 km
- Orange Room, Lebanese Restaurant0.7 km
- Spice Hut0.7 km
- FoodCycle Bow Road0.5 km
- Original Kitchen0.8 km
- + 82 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Mr K's Kitchen0.9 km
- Carolines Pizza, Bravo Pizza0.7 km
- Meze Kitchen0.9 km
- City Kebab House0.3 km
- Kam Hon Take Away0.3 km
- + 37 more
Retailers - Other
89 nearby- Mulberry Food & Wine1.0 km
- Sunwave News1.0 km
- Best Food Centre0.4 km
- Fresh Go1.0 km
- Greggs The Bakers1.0 km
- + 84 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
- Co-operative0.5 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- City View Hotel Restaurant0.5 km
- Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Heath1.7 km
- Hackney Wick1.7 km
- Bethnal Green1.9 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
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Postcode Profile: E32DQ · Data under Open Government Licence