Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

CANROBERT STREET, E2 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANROBERT STREET, E2 0BG.

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Population

396

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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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 E2 0BG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 33-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

E2 0BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Canrobert Street, 0.2km 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 0BG is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £470k.

Census 2021 statistics for E2 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00021166 (shared with 6 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 E2 0BG. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British43.8%
Asian / British Asian43.3%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

£ 402,500

2 sales · Mean £ 402,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E2 0BG is above average at 91 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 offences405
Anti-social behaviour375
Other theft101
Public order90
Shoplifting89

school Local Schools

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Lawdale Junior School

Good228 pupils0.1 km
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Elizabeth Selby Infants' School

Good258 pupils0.2 km
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Oaklands School

Good942 pupils0.2 km
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Hague Primary School

Good221 pupils0.4 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good163 pupils0.5 km
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Stewart Headlam Primary School

Good268 pupils0.5 km
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William Davis Primary School

Good216 pupils0.5 km
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Columbia Primary School

Good437 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

47 nearby
  • Wok with Jon0.4 km
  • London Cocktail Club Paradise Row0.3 km
  • The Birdcage0.7 km
  • The Florist Arms0.7 km
  • White Hart0.9 km
  • + 42 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

266 nearby
  • Backstage Coffee0.9 km
  • Momlette0.8 km
  • The Vegan Bistro1.0 km
  • Boom Bap Burgers0.3 km
  • Bottlejob0.8 km
  • + 261 more
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Takeaway Shop

80 nearby
  • Yummy Noodles Kitchen, Street Food Club0.5 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.4 km
  • Grillfellaz Peri Peri0.2 km
  • Los Pollos Bravos, Ballin' Burgers0.3 km
  • Regal Fish Bar0.2 km
  • + 75 more
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Retailers - Other

152 nearby
  • Roman Road Newsagent0.9 km
  • Mycigara0.3 km
  • Shantys Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Alia Mini Market1.0 km
  • Asda Bethnal Green Petrol Station Shop0.6 km
  • + 147 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • City View Hotel Kitchen0.8 km
  • Travelodge London Bethnal Green Restaurant0.4 km
  • Corner Room0.5 km
  • Da Terra0.5 km
  • Mighty Wings0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Co-operative0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bethnal Green0.4 km
  • Cambridge Heath0.5 km
  • Whitechapel1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bethnal Green Underground Station0.4 km
  • Bethnal Green Rail Station0.4 km
  • Bethnal Green Underground Station0.5 km