Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

CAXTON GROVE, E3 2AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAXTON GROVE, E3 2AX.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 61,300 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in E3 2AX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-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 2AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Caxton Grove, 0.3km 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 2AX is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% 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. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 2AX are sourced from Output Area E00021323 (shared with 5 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 2AX. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British38.5%
Asian / British Asian44.8%
Black / African / Caribbean9.6%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 20%
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 2AX is moderate at 66 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 offences350
Anti-social behaviour248
Other theft69
Burglary64
Public order63

school Local Schools

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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils0.3 km
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Wellington Primary School

Good434 pupils0.4 km
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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils0.4 km
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St Agnes RC Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.4 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils0.5 km
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Childrens House Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.6 km
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Mulberry UTC

Good366 pupils0.6 km
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Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Outstanding684 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

88 nearby
  • Sky Local0.7 km
  • Best One0.5 km
  • Bow Food and Wines0.3 km
  • Bow Groceries Ltd0.3 km
  • Devons Food & Wine1.0 km
  • + 83 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

67 nearby
  • Mighty Bite Cafe and Sandwich Bar0.1 km
  • Mile End Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • Nando's1.0 km
  • Perfect Grill0.9 km
  • The International Comrades Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • + 62 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Meze Kitchen0.5 km
  • Pizza Go Go1.0 km
  • Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy0.5 km
  • Holy Smokes BBQ0.5 km
  • La Bella Napoli, La Cucina Italiana, Mare Pizza Tico Taco0.5 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Galvaniser's PH0.9 km
  • Widows Son0.8 km
  • Morgan Arms0.8 km
  • The Lord Tredegar0.6 km
  • The Lighthouse0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Co-operative0.1 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Wick1.6 km
  • Stratford International1.9 km
  • West Ham2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bow Church DLR Station0.2 km
  • Bow Church DLR Station0.2 km
  • Bow Church DLR Station0.2 km
  • Bow Road Underground Station0.3 km
  • Bow Road Underground Station0.3 km