E2 0DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bethnal Green Road, 0.2km from Bethnal Green in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E2 0DJ offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for E2 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00021182 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BETHNAL GREEN ROAD, E2 0DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BETHNAL GREEN ROAD, E2 0DJ.
416
31
£ 51,400 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E2 0DJ 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.
Area Character
With 66% economic activity and an average age of 31, E2 0DJ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E2 0DJ. The average age is 30.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E2 0DJ is above average at 99 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
Hague Primary School
Lawdale Junior School
Elizabeth Selby Infants' School
Oaklands School
Stewart Headlam Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
William Davis Primary School
Bangabandhu Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- Wok with Jon0.4 km
- Carpenters Arms0.6 km
- Simmons Bar0.9 km
- Blind Beggar0.8 km
- Metropolis0.6 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
244 nearby- Backstage Coffee0.9 km
- Momlette0.8 km
- Love Churros1.0 km
- 3AKE0.9 km
- Arches Cafe0.3 km
- + 239 more
Takeaway Shop
80 nearby- Yummy Noodles Kitchen, Street Food Club0.4 km
- Boba Trouble1.0 km
- Chick n Sours0.9 km
- Motu Indian Kitchen0.9 km
- Thai N Pie0.8 km
- + 75 more
Retailers - Other
157 nearby- Al-Amaan0.9 km
- All in one0.9 km
- Brick Lane Souvenirs Ltd1.0 km
- Mooboo0.8 km
- Candys Newsagents0.9 km
- + 152 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- City View Hotel Kitchen0.7 km
- Corner Room0.5 km
- Da Terra0.5 km
- Travelodge London Bethnal Green Restaurant0.3 km
- Mighty Wings0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bethnal Green0.3 km
- Cambridge Heath0.5 km
- Whitechapel0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bethnal Green Underground Station0.3 km
- Bethnal Green Rail Station0.3 km
- Bethnal Green Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E20DJ · Data under Open Government Licence