E2 0EG is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Pott Street, 0.3km 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 0EG is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 47% 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. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, up 9.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E2 0EG are sourced from Output Area E00021200 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POTT STREET, E2 0EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POTT STREET, E2 0EG.
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33
£ 48,800 /yr
44%
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
With 47% social renting, E2 0EG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 9.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E2 0EG. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 310,000
3 sales · Mean £ 338,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E2 0EG is above average at 101 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
Stewart Headlam Primary School
Bangabandhu Primary School
Lawdale Junior School
St John's Church of England Primary School
Elizabeth Selby Infants' School
Oaklands School
Globe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
151 nearby- Massingham Chemist0.8 km
- Boots the Chemist0.2 km
- JRK Food Limited0.4 km
- Mas Bazar0.6 km
- E2 Mini Market0.7 km
- + 146 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Corner Room0.5 km
- Da Terra0.5 km
- Travelodge London Bethnal Green Restaurant0.1 km
- Mighty Wings0.1 km
- Old Friends Guest House Kitchen0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
226 nearby- Brawn0.9 km
- Cheeky Chicos0.9 km
- Hulyas Cafe0.4 km
- Italina0.4 km
- Palmers Restaurant0.9 km
- + 221 more
Takeaway Shop
75 nearby- Sake Sushi0.4 km
- Tasty Grill0.4 km
- Women's Inclusive Team0.4 km
- Grillfellaz Peri Peri0.4 km
- Los Pollos Bravos, Ballin' Burgers0.1 km
- + 70 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Coupette0.2 km
- The Salmon & Ball0.1 km
- The Shakespeare0.1 km
- The Star of Bethnal Green0.4 km
- The Sun Tavern0.2 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bethnal Green0.3 km
- Cambridge Heath0.6 km
- Whitechapel0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bethnal Green Underground Station0.2 km
- Bethnal Green Underground Station0.2 km
- Bethnal Green Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E20EG · Data under Open Government Licence