E2 0EQ is an accessible, working-class 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £357k, up 15.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E2 0EQ are sourced from Output Area E00021181 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POTT STREET, E2 0EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POTT STREET, E2 0EQ.
245
31
£ 51,400 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E2 0EQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
E2 0EQ has a highly multicultural community character — 50% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 15.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E2 0EQ. The average age is 30.7. 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
£ 376,250
4 sales · Mean £ 374,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E2 0EQ is above average at 97 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
St John's Church of England Primary School
Lawdale Junior School
Bangabandhu Primary School
Elizabeth Selby Infants' School
Stewart Headlam Primary School
Oaklands School
Globe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
150 nearby- Boots the Chemist0.2 km
- JRK Food Limited0.4 km
- Mas Bazar0.6 km
- Roman Road Newsagent0.7 km
- Mycigara0.1 km
- + 145 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Coupette0.2 km
- The Salmon & Ball0.0 km
- The Shakespeare0.0 km
- The Star of Bethnal Green0.4 km
- The Sun Tavern0.2 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
231 nearby- The Dining Room0.3 km
- Los Pollos Bravos0.0 km
- Afghan Grill0.4 km
- Chaiiwala Bethnal Green0.6 km
- Chaskaas0.6 km
- + 226 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Co-operative0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Asda0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
76 nearby- Grillfellaz Peri Peri0.4 km
- Los Pollos Bravos, Ballin' Burgers0.0 km
- Regal Fish Bar0.0 km
- Royal PFC0.8 km
- Koolie Spice0.7 km
- + 71 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- City View Hotel Kitchen0.6 km
- Corner Room0.4 km
- Da Terra0.4 km
- Travelodge London Bethnal Green Restaurant0.1 km
- Mighty Wings0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bethnal Green0.3 km
- Cambridge Heath0.5 km
- Whitechapel0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bethnal Green Underground Station0.1 km
- Bethnal Green Underground Station0.2 km
- Bethnal Green Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E20EQ · Data under Open Government Licence