Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

CHILTON STREET, E2 6DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHILTON STREET, E2 6DZ.

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Population

394

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 56,200 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British62.0%
Asian / British Asian25.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed9.9%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour478
Violence and sexual offences359
Other theft179
Theft from the person173
Shoplifting107

school Local Schools

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William Davis Primary School

Good216 pupils0.2 km
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Mulberry Academy Shoreditch

Good1245 pupils0.3 km
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Virginia Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.4 km
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St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School

Good277 pupils0.4 km
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Thomas Buxton Primary School

Outstanding437 pupils0.5 km
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Columbia Market Nursery School

Outstanding66 pupils0.5 km
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Osmani Primary School

Good442 pupils0.5 km
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Columbia Primary School

Good437 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

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