Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

E3 2DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E3 2DT.

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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

E3 2DT has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 2DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 2DT is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 2DT 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 2DT. 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 2DT is moderate at 76 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 offences397
Anti-social behaviour273
Public order80
Other theft73
Criminal damage and arson66

school Local Schools

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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils0.3 km
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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils0.4 km
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Wellington Primary School

Good434 pupils0.4 km
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Mulberry UTC

Good366 pupils0.5 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils0.5 km
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St Agnes RC Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.5 km
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Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Outstanding684 pupils0.6 km
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Childrens House Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

79 nearby
  • Bromley By Bow Centre - Community Fridge0.9 km
  • East 1 Kiosk0.3 km
  • Fairfield Store0.3 km
  • Grove Service Station Shop0.9 km
  • S-A-N-D Grocery0.5 km
  • + 74 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.9 km
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Goppa's Kitchen0.4 km
  • The Coborn0.5 km
  • Widows Son1.0 km
  • Eleanor Arms0.8 km
  • The Green Goose0.4 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • Root 250.4 km
  • Stroudley PFC & Grill0.6 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • The Coffee Room0.9 km
  • Ethical Bean Company0.9 km
  • + 61 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-operative0.2 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Milano Pizza, Fish Hut0.9 km
  • Mash and Flip / The Pac Guy0.7 km
  • What’s on the menu Ish0.7 km
  • Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy0.7 km
  • Holy Smokes BBQ0.7 km
  • + 35 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Wick1.5 km
  • Stratford International1.9 km
  • Stratford London2.0 km

Bus Stops

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