E3 2AJ is a mixed residential area on Bow Road, 0.3km from Bow in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow West ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.
This is 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £245k.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 2AJ are sourced from Output Area E00021306 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOW ROAD, E3 2AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOW ROAD, E3 2AJ.
256
37
£ 61,300 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 2AJ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. E3 2AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 2AJ. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 245,000
1 sales · Mean £ 245,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 2AJ is moderate at 82 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
Central Foundation Girls' School
Phoenix School
Malmesbury Primary School
Wellington Primary School
Beatrice Tate School
St Agnes RC Primary School
Olga Primary School
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Fortune Cat0.5 km
- Olenka Ukrainian Kitchen0.5 km
- Season Thai, Thai City, Thai Tastes, Zaap Zeed, Fab Thai Street Food0.5 km
- Varadon Japanese Kitchen, Sushi Sushi, Taste of Japan, Sushi Love0.5 km
- City Kebab House0.5 km
- + 40 more
Retailers - Other
97 nearby- Mile End Cash and Carry0.2 km
- Bow Convenience Store0.9 km
- Coborn Corner Shop0.4 km
- Best One0.7 km
- Bow Food and Wines0.1 km
- + 92 more
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- Madina Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Original Greedy Cow0.5 km
- Bow Brew1.0 km
- Donor Station0.6 km
- Med's0.7 km
- + 85 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Palm Tree0.8 km
- The Victoria0.9 km
- Senior Common Room Bar (Blizzard Bar)1.0 km
- The Octagon, The Queens Building0.9 km
- Widows Son0.9 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- Co-operative0.3 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.6 km
- City View Hotel Restaurant0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackney Wick1.8 km
- Limehouse1.9 km
- Cambridge Heath2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bow Road Underground Station0.2 km
- Bow Road Underground Station0.2 km
- Bow Road Underground Station0.2 km
- Bow Road Underground Station0.2 km
- Mile End Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E32AJ · Data under Open Government Licence