E2 6DZ is an up-and-coming urban area on Chilton Street, 0.2km from St. Matthew Bethnal Green in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Weavers ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £762k, down 3.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E2 6DZ are sourced from Output Area E00021695 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHILTON STREET, E2 6DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHILTON STREET, E2 6DZ.
394
34
£ 56,200 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E2 6DZ 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 72% economic activity and an average age of 34, E2 6DZ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 3.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E2 6DZ. The average age is 34.1. 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
£ 610,000
3 sales · Mean £ 628,333
Terraced
£ 762,500
4 sales · Mean £ 761,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E2 6DZ is above average at 115 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
Mulberry Academy Shoreditch
Virginia Primary School
St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School
Thomas Buxton Primary School
Columbia Market Nursery School
Osmani Primary School
Columbia Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
194 nearby- Amathus Drinks plc0.8 km
- City Best Wine1.0 km
- Fresher Food & Wine0.8 km
- V B Stores1.0 km
- Boots the Chemist0.8 km
- + 189 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London City0.9 km
- Batty Langley's Hotel Kitchen0.6 km
- Qbic Hotel Ltd0.9 km
- Mondrian Shoreditch0.7 km
- Point a Hotels Liverpool Street Restaurant0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
95 nearby- Matchbox0.6 km
- The LightHouse0.6 km
- Trafik0.8 km
- Coupette0.8 km
- The Salmon & Ball0.9 km
- + 90 more
Restaurant, Cafe
669 nearby- The Dining Room0.6 km
- Bike Shed Motorcycle Club Ltd0.7 km
- Black Opium Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Busaba Eathai Ltd0.8 km
- Clean Hearts Cafe0.8 km
- + 664 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
170 nearby- Artist Cafe0.8 km
- Keu (Banh Mi Deli)0.8 km
- Grillfellaz Peri Peri0.6 km
- Los Pollos Bravos, Ballin' Burgers1.0 km
- Regal Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 165 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shoreditch High Street0.4 km
- Bethnal Green0.7 km
- Whitechapel0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Shoreditch High Street Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E26DZ · Data under Open Government Licence