E2 0EL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Cambridge Heath Road, 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 0EL is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £580k, down 10.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E2 0EL are sourced from Output Area E00021200 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAMBRIDGE HEATH ROAD, E2 0EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMBRIDGE HEATH ROAD, E2 0EL.
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£ 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
Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in E2 0EL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 10.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E2 0EL. 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
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
£ 548,750
4 sales · Mean £ 526,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E2 0EL is moderate at 85 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
Bangabandhu Primary School
Hague Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
Globe Primary School
Stewart Headlam Primary School
Lawdale Junior School
John Scurr Primary School
Elizabeth Selby Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Wok with Jon0.6 km
- Metropolis0.6 km
- London Cocktail Club Paradise Row0.2 km
- The Florist Arms0.4 km
- Baba G's0.4 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- Yummy Noodles Kitchen, Street Food Club0.6 km
- Bhola's Indian Rasoi0.8 km
- Chinese TakeV0.8 km
- Green Glow0.6 km
- Hot N Juicy Shrimp LDN0.8 km
- + 59 more
Restaurant, Cafe
192 nearby- Flora Foods0.8 km
- Mio Yatai0.9 km
- Best Kebab0.7 km
- City Cafe II0.7 km
- Eurika Cafe0.7 km
- + 187 more
Retailers - Other
141 nearby- Bethnal Green Fish Supplies0.5 km
- Caviar Classic London0.3 km
- Cheshire St Minimart (CSM)1.0 km
- Globe Newsagents0.5 km
- Rassa0.2 km
- + 136 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Co-operative0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- City View Hotel Kitchen0.5 km
- Corner Room0.4 km
- Da Terra0.4 km
- Travelodge London Bethnal Green Restaurant0.0 km
- Mighty Wings0.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bethnal Green0.4 km
- Cambridge Heath0.6 km
- Whitechapel0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bethnal Green Underground Station0.1 km
- Bethnal Green Underground Station0.1 km
- Bethnal Green Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E20EL · Data under Open Government Licence