E2 6DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fuller Close, 0.1km from St. Matthew Bethnal Green in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Weavers ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E2 6DX offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £540k, down 21.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E2 6DX are sourced from Output Area E00183730 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FULLER CLOSE, E2 6DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FULLER CLOSE, E2 6DX.
474
32
£ 56,200 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E2 6DX 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 69% economic activity and an average age of 32, E2 6DX is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 21.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E2 6DX. The average age is 31.9. 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
£ 500,000
9 sales · Mean £ 508,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E2 6DX is above average at 90 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
William Davis Primary School
St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School
Thomas Buxton Primary School
Osmani Primary School
Mulberry Academy Shoreditch
Virginia Primary School
Columbia Primary School
Stewart Headlam Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
188 nearby- Amathus Drinks plc1.0 km
- Fresher Food & Wine1.0 km
- Boots the Chemist0.7 km
- Mas Bazar0.3 km
- Bridge Supermarket0.7 km
- + 183 more
Pub, NightClub
96 nearby- Matchbox0.8 km
- The LightHouse0.8 km
- Trafik0.9 km
- Coupette0.7 km
- The Salmon & Ball0.8 km
- + 91 more
Restaurant, Cafe
637 nearby- The Dining Room0.6 km
- Bike Shed Motorcycle Club Ltd0.8 km
- Black Opium Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Busaba Eathai Ltd0.9 km
- Clean Hearts Cafe1.0 km
- + 632 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Easy As Fresh Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
148 nearby- Artist Cafe1.0 km
- Keu (Banh Mi Deli)1.0 km
- Grillfellaz Peri Peri0.5 km
- Los Pollos Bravos, Ballin' Burgers0.9 km
- Regal Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 143 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Shoreditch Inn Kitchen0.7 km
- Hub by Premier Inn Restaurant0.5 km
- Point a Hotels Liverpool Street Restaurant0.7 km
- Ibis London City Hotel Restaurant/Bar1.0 km
- The Reliance Bar1.0 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shoreditch High Street0.5 km
- Bethnal Green0.6 km
- Whitechapel0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Shoreditch High Street Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E26DX · Data under Open Government Licence