Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

E3 2DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E3 2DU.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

35

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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 2DU 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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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in E3 2DU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

E3 2DU is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Bow in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow East ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 2DU is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 2DU are sourced from Output Area E00021261 (shared with 3 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 2DU. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.9%
Asian / British Asian26.8%
Black / African / Caribbean12.0%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 2DU is moderate at 62 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 offences298
Anti-social behaviour224
Public order73
Other theft66
Theft from the person59

school Local Schools

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Mulberry UTC

Good366 pupils0.4 km
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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils0.4 km
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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils0.4 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils0.5 km
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Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Outstanding684 pupils0.5 km
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Wellington Primary School

Good434 pupils0.5 km
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St Agnes RC Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.6 km
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Olga Primary School

Good543 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

80 nearby
  • Bromley By Bow Centre - Community Fridge1.0 km
  • East 1 Kiosk0.4 km
  • Fairfield Store0.4 km
  • Grove Service Station Shop0.9 km
  • S-A-N-D Grocery0.5 km
  • + 75 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.9 km
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Goppa's Kitchen0.5 km
  • The Coborn0.5 km
  • The Italian Job1.0 km
  • Eleanor Arms0.7 km
  • The Green Goose0.3 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • E3 Vegan1.0 km
  • Root 250.5 km
  • Stroudley PFC & Grill0.7 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • The Coffee Room0.9 km
  • + 57 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-operative0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Britannia Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Milano Pizza, Fish Hut0.9 km
  • Sang Lee (UK) Ltd1.0 km
  • Mash and Flip / The Pac Guy0.6 km
  • What’s on the menu Ish0.6 km
  • + 37 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Wick1.4 km
  • Stratford International1.8 km
  • Stratford London1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Bow Road Underground Station0.4 km
  • Bow Road Underground Station0.4 km
  • Bow Church DLR Station0.4 km
  • Bow Road Underground Station0.4 km
  • Bow Road Underground Station0.4 km