E3 2AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Creswick Walk, 0.2km 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 2AQ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £440k, up 6.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 2AQ are sourced from Output Area E00021328 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRESWICK WALK, E3 2AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESWICK WALK, E3 2AQ.
419
32
£ 61,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E3 2AQ has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 6.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 2AQ. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 432,500
6 sales · Mean £ 423,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 2AQ is moderate at 71 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
Central Foundation Girls' School
Wellington Primary School
Malmesbury Primary School
St Agnes RC Primary School
Mulberry UTC
Beatrice Tate School
Childrens House Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
96 nearby- Sky Local0.8 km
- Best One0.6 km
- Bow Food and Wines0.2 km
- Bow Groceries Ltd0.4 km
- Devons Food & Wine1.0 km
- + 91 more
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Donor Station0.9 km
- Med's0.9 km
- Mighty Bite Cafe and Sandwich Bar0.1 km
- Mile End Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Nando's0.9 km
- + 75 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Carolines Pizza, Bravo Pizza0.9 km
- Meze Kitchen0.5 km
- DZRT0.6 km
- Eggstop-Loaded Wraps-Awesome Burgers-Awesome Wings0.8 km
- Koox1.0 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Morgan Arms0.7 km
- The Lord Tredegar0.5 km
- The Lighthouse0.8 km
- Albert0.7 km
- The Bow Bells0.3 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- City View Hotel Restaurant0.6 km
- Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackney Wick1.7 km
- Stratford International2.0 km
- West Ham2.1 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
- Bow Church DLR Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E32AQ · Data under Open Government Licence