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.
BOW ROAD, E3 2AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOW ROAD, E3 2AN.
400
35
£ 61,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 2AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Phoenix School
Wellington Primary School
Central Foundation Girls' School
St Agnes RC Primary School
Malmesbury Primary School
Childrens House Nursery School
Beatrice Tate School
Mulberry UTC
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- City View Hotel Restaurant0.7 km
- Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: E32AN · Data under Open Government Licence