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.
ORDELL ROAD, E3 2DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORDELL ROAD, E3 2DL.
282
30
£ 61,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 2DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Central Foundation Girls' School
Phoenix School
Malmesbury Primary School
Mulberry UTC
Wellington Primary School
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
St Agnes RC Primary School
Olga Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
- Co-operative0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Iceland0.4 km
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: E32DL · Data under Open Government Licence