E2 0AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ellsworth Street, 0.1km from Bethnal Green in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E2 0AU is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £540k.
Census 2021 statistics for E2 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00021160 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELLSWORTH STREET, E2 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELLSWORTH STREET, E2 0AU.
287
34
£ 56,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E2 0AU has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E2 0AU. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 540,000
1 sales · Mean £ 540,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E2 0AU is above average at 96 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
Lawdale Junior School
Elizabeth Selby Infants' School
Oaklands School
Hague Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
Stewart Headlam Primary School
Globe Primary School
Bangabandhu Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- Redchurch1.0 km
- Viktor Wynd Limited T/A The Last Tuesday Society0.8 km
- Approach Tavern0.6 km
- Perseverance0.7 km
- Sebright Arms0.5 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
244 nearby- Dough Hands0.5 km
- Glasshouse, Common Counter & Common Press0.9 km
- Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium0.9 km
- Wok & Go0.9 km
- Yole0.9 km
- + 239 more
Takeaway Shop
70 nearby- Gopuff0.6 km
- Kokodoo0.9 km
- Sushi Show Ltd0.9 km
- Dhills Grill0.5 km
- Mange Ta Pizza0.6 km
- + 65 more
Retailers - Other
155 nearby- Diwine Grapes0.5 km
- The Angry Baker0.6 km
- Al-Amaan1.0 km
- All in one1.0 km
- Mooboo0.9 km
- + 150 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Travelodge London Bethnal Green Restaurant0.3 km
- Mighty Wings0.3 km
- Old Friends Guest House Kitchen0.7 km
- Corner Room0.4 km
- Da Terra0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bethnal Green0.4 km
- Cambridge Heath0.4 km
- Whitechapel1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bethnal Green Underground Station0.3 km
- Bethnal Green Underground Station0.3 km
- Bethnal Green Rail Station0.5 km
- Cambridge Heath (London) Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E20AU · Data under Open Government Licence