Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

ORDELL ROAD, E3 2DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORDELL ROAD, E3 2DL.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 61,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

E3 2DL has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 54.5% year-on-year.

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

E3 2DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ordell Road, 0.0km from Bow in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow East ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 2DL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £203k, down 54.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 2DL are sourced from Output Area E00167194 (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 2DL. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British41.2%
Asian / British Asian34.2%
Black / African / Caribbean13.4%
Other / Mixed11.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 203,125

10 sales · Mean £ 259,025

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

Crime around E3 2DL is moderate at 78 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 offences447
Anti-social behaviour306
Public order100
Other theft90
Theft from the person84

school Local Schools

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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils0.3 km
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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils0.3 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils0.4 km
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Mulberry UTC

Good366 pupils0.4 km
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Wellington Primary School

Good434 pupils0.5 km
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Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Outstanding684 pupils0.5 km
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St Agnes RC Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.6 km
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Olga Primary School

Good543 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

90 nearby
  • Ahmed's Bakers Delight0.8 km
  • Zaid News Ltd0.4 km
  • Bow Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Coborn Corner Shop0.4 km
  • Alcohol Party,Alcohol Delivery All Day,Alcohol for you 24/70.6 km
  • + 85 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

77 nearby
  • Staff Cafe0.3 km
  • Shoyu Cafe0.9 km
  • A Fallen Poete0.5 km
  • Cafe Creme0.4 km
  • Hayashi Sushi and Bubble Tea0.4 km
  • + 72 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • Co-operative0.3 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Japanese Kitchen0.8 km
  • Kam Hon Take Away0.4 km
  • PFC Espresso0.8 km
  • Mr K's Kitchen0.8 km
  • Fortune Cat0.7 km
  • + 40 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Wentworth Arms0.8 km
  • The Palm Tree0.9 km
  • The Victoria0.9 km
  • Albert0.5 km
  • Young Prince0.5 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.4 km
  • Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Wick1.5 km
  • Stratford International2.0 km
  • Homerton2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bow Road Underground Station0.4 km
  • Bow Road Underground Station0.4 km
  • Bow Road Underground Station0.4 km
  • Bow Road Underground Station0.4 km
  • Bow Church DLR Station0.5 km