Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

E3 2AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E3 2AW.

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Population

234

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 39% social renting, E3 2AW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

E3 2AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Old Ford in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow East ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 2AW is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 39% 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 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 2AW are sourced from Output Area E00021272 (shared with 6 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 2AW. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British38.9%
Asian / British Asian40.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed15.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around E3 2AW is moderate at 74 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 offences228
Anti-social behaviour182
Other theft76
Public order61
Vehicle crime58

school Local Schools

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Mulberry UTC

Good366 pupils0.2 km
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Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Outstanding684 pupils0.4 km
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Bobby Moore Academy

Good894 pupils0.9 km
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Olga Primary School

Good543 pupils0.9 km
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Chisenhale Primary School

Good341 pupils0.9 km
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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils0.9 km
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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils0.9 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

64 nearby
  • Bow Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Coborn Corner Shop0.8 km
  • Alcohol Party,Alcohol Delivery All Day,Alcohol for you 24/70.4 km
  • Cornucopia Market0.4 km
  • Inci Food Centre, Mefa Supermarket0.2 km
  • + 59 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

86 nearby
  • Vegan Velvet TA Thingy Cafe1.0 km
  • Pancake Factory1.0 km
  • Burnt Umber Brasserie and Deli0.8 km
  • A Fallen Poete0.6 km
  • Cafe Creme0.4 km
  • + 81 more
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Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Run The Box0.8 km
  • Chinese and Sushi Kitchen0.1 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Patty Heaven Caribbean0.7 km
  • Rannaghor0.8 km
  • + 29 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Albert0.5 km
  • The Bow Bells1.0 km
  • The Little Driver0.9 km
  • Young Prince0.7 km
  • Eleanor Arms0.5 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Iceland0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Wick0.9 km
  • Homerton1.5 km
  • Stratford International1.5 km