E2 0AY 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 0AY 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 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.
Census 2021 statistics for E2 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00021160 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELLSWORTH STREET, E2 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELLSWORTH STREET, E2 0AY.
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
Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in E2 0AY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 0AY. 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
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
£ 260,000
3 sales · Mean £ 285,550
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E2 0AY is above average at 92 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
St John's Church of England Primary School
Hague Primary School
Globe Primary School
Stewart Headlam Primary School
Bangabandhu Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
146 nearby- E2 Mini Market0.6 km
- Fulkoli0.6 km
- Beigel Bake1.0 km
- Ekol Food Centre0.9 km
- Haat Bazar Shopji Bazar0.3 km
- + 141 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
- City View Hotel Kitchen0.7 km
- Corner Room0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- Marquis Of Cornwallis0.4 km
- Mother Kelly's Bottle Shop & Tap Room0.2 km
- The Camel Public House0.5 km
- Baba G's0.3 km
- Kings Arms0.6 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
227 nearby- Bar-B-Que0.6 km
- Indian Masala0.4 km
- Mamma Maria's Pizzeria,Chotpoti Lounge,Tango Ice Blast,Desserts Haven0.5 km
- Pizza Point & INS Fried Chicken0.4 km
- S & R J Kelly0.4 km
- + 222 more
Takeaway Shop
69 nearby- Pizza Hut Delivery0.4 km
- Royal PFC1.0 km
- Ruby House0.6 km
- Tiffin and Tapioca0.7 km
- Hamlet Pizza, Swift Pizza, Tower Hamlets Pizza0.6 km
- + 64 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Asda1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Heath0.4 km
- Bethnal Green0.4 km
- Whitechapel1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bethnal Green Underground Station0.3 km
- Bethnal Green Underground Station0.3 km
- Cambridge Heath (London) Rail Station0.4 km
- Bethnal Green Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E20AY · Data under Open Government Licence