E3 2PX is a mixed residential area on Wick Lane, 0.7km 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 2PX 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. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £500k, up 2.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 2PX are sourced from Output Area E00167185 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WICK LANE, E3 2PX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WICK LANE, E3 2PX.
475
36
£ 61,300 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 2PX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E3 2PX has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 2.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 2PX. The average age is 36.2. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 500,000
21 sales · Mean £ 507,380
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 2PX is moderate at 76 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
Bobby Moore Academy
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
St Agnes RC Primary School
Phoenix School
Central Foundation Girls' School
School 360
Childrens House Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
88 nearby- Cakes & Craves1.0 km
- Jerms1.0 km
- Gaia Pulses0.8 km
- Root 250.9 km
- The Print House1.0 km
- + 83 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Lanterna0.6 km
- Goppa's Kitchen0.9 km
- Grow Hackney1.0 km
- Hurk Ltd, HWK Ltd0.9 km
- The Italian Job0.6 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- East 1 Kiosk1.0 km
- Fairfield Store0.7 km
- S-A-N-D Grocery1.0 km
- 24/7 Booze Delivery, 24/7 Alcohol Delivery, 24/7 Open Bar0.1 km
- 5th Avenue0.5 km
- + 53 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- FiveStar Catering - Taverna In The Park0.7 km
- Kyr Kitchen0.8 km
- Little Leap Brands Ltd.0.6 km
- Mash and Flip / The Pac Guy0.1 km
- What’s on the menu Ish0.2 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- City View Hotel Restaurant0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackney Wick0.9 km
- Stratford International1.3 km
- Stratford London1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E32PX · Data under Open Government Licence