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.
E3 2DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E3 2DT.
367
35
£ 61,300 /yr
38%
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 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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Phoenix School
Central Foundation Girls' School
Wellington Primary School
Mulberry UTC
Malmesbury Primary School
St Agnes RC Primary School
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Childrens House Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.9 km
- City View Hotel Restaurant0.5 km
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, 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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-operative0.2 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.3 km
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
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Postcode Profile: E32DT · Data under Open Government Licence