E3 2BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alfred Street, 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 2BD 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. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 40% 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 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £365k.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 2BD are sourced from Output Area E00021301 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALFRED STREET, E3 2BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALFRED STREET, E3 2BD.
465
31
£ 61,300 /yr
42%
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 2BD has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 31-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 2BD. The average age is 30.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 365,000
1 sales · Mean £ 365,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 2BD is moderate at 70 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
Malmesbury Primary School
Wellington Primary School
St Agnes RC Primary School
Beatrice Tate School
Mulberry UTC
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
99 nearby- Ahmed's Bakers Delight0.7 km
- Zaid News Ltd0.2 km
- Sky Local0.9 km
- Best One0.7 km
- Bow Food and Wines0.1 km
- + 94 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Staff Cafe0.1 km
- Donor Station0.8 km
- Med's0.8 km
- Mighty Bite Cafe and Sandwich Bar0.2 km
- Mile End Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- + 77 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Co-operative0.8 km
- Co-operative0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Japanese Kitchen0.7 km
- Kam Hon Take Away0.3 km
- PFC Espresso0.7 km
- Carolines Pizza, Bravo Pizza0.8 km
- Meze Kitchen0.5 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Eleanor Arms0.9 km
- The Green Goose0.4 km
- The Lord Morpeth PH0.9 km
- Wentworth Arms0.7 km
- The Palm Tree0.9 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- City View Hotel Restaurant0.6 km
- Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackney Wick1.7 km
- Limehouse2.0 km
- Stratford International2.1 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 Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E32BD · Data under Open Government Licence