Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

BOW ROAD, E3 2AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOW ROAD, E3 2AN.

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Population

400

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 61,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E3 2AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

E3 2AN has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £717,666 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E3 2AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bow Road, 0.4km from Bow in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow West ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 2AN is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £717k.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 2AN are sourced from Output Area E00021302 (shared with 10 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 E3 2AN. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.6%
Asian / British Asian29.5%
Black / African / Caribbean10.8%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 415,000

8 sales · Mean £ 406,541

Terraced

£ 1,375,000

4 sales · Mean £ 1,476,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E3 2AN is moderate at 72 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.

Violence and sexual offences386
Anti-social behaviour261
Other theft81
Theft from the person73
Criminal damage and arson67

school Local Schools

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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils0.2 km
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Wellington Primary School

Good434 pupils0.2 km
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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils0.3 km
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St Agnes RC Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.4 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils0.4 km
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Childrens House Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.6 km
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Beatrice Tate School

Outstanding110 pupils0.6 km
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Mulberry UTC

Good366 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

91 nearby
  • Akdeniz Artisan Bakery0.7 km
  • Bengal Mini Market0.9 km
  • Cut Price Store0.7 km
  • Fair Price Cash and Carry0.7 km
  • Greggs The Bakers0.7 km
  • + 86 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Young Prince0.8 km
  • Albert0.8 km
  • Morgan Arms0.7 km
  • The Lord Tredegar0.6 km
  • The Bow Bells0.2 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

78 nearby
  • Coffee and Fripes0.8 km
  • Fiesta0.7 km
  • Flavas0.7 km
  • Mithai Ghar0.7 km
  • Ona's Bento Sushi Bar0.8 km
  • + 73 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Healthy Star Kebabs0.7 km
  • Mooboo Bubble Tea0.7 km
  • Roman Tandoori0.8 km
  • Saucy Kipper Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Chinese and Sushi Kitchen1.0 km
  • + 37 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.7 km
  • Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.9 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Co-operative0.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Wick1.8 km
  • West Ham2.0 km
  • Limehouse2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bow Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Bow Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Bow Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Bow Road Underground Station0.1 km
  • Bow Church DLR Station0.2 km