E3 2DG is a safe, established residential area on Coborn Road, 0.3km from Bow in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow West ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.
Day-to-day life in E3 2DG has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £668k.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 2DG are sourced from Output Area E00021299 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COBORN ROAD, E3 2DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COBORN ROAD, E3 2DG.
415
35
£ 61,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 2DG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
E3 2DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 31% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 2DG. The average age is 34.5. 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
£ 400,000
3 sales · Mean £ 400,000
Terraced
£ 848,000
4 sales · Mean £ 912,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 2DG is moderate at 53 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
Malmesbury Primary School
Central Foundation Girls' School
Olga Primary School
Phoenix School
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Wellington Primary School
Beatrice Tate School
Mulberry UTC
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Aariz Supermarket0.9 km
- Bow Corner Food and Wine0.9 km
- Akdeniz Artisan Bakery0.6 km
- Bengal Mini Market0.4 km
- Cut Price Store0.6 km
- + 82 more
Restaurant, Cafe
87 nearby- Ariana Restaurant0.9 km
- Rupert Street Bar0.9 km
- Orange Room, Lebanese Restaurant0.8 km
- Spice Hut0.8 km
- Coffee and Fripes0.3 km
- + 82 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- TGF Pizza0.9 km
- Healthy Star Kebabs0.6 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea0.5 km
- Roman Tandoori0.3 km
- Saucy Kipper Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Young Prince0.3 km
- Bancroft Arms0.9 km
- Mucci's0.9 km
- Wentworth Arms0.6 km
- The Palm Tree0.5 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- City View Hotel Restaurant0.5 km
- Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackney Wick1.6 km
- Cambridge Heath1.9 km
- Limehouse2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Mile End Underground Station0.4 km
- Mile End Underground Station0.4 km
- Mile End Underground Station0.5 km
- Mile End Underground Station0.5 km
- Mile End Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E32DG · Data under Open Government Licence