E3 2EY is a mixed residential area located 0.5km 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 2EY is 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 — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 2EY are sourced from Output Area E00167185 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E3 2EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E3 2EY.
475
36
£ 61,300 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 2EY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 42% social renting, E3 2EY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-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 2EY. The average age is 36.2. 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 2EY is moderate at 72 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
Mulberry UTC
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Bobby Moore Academy
Central Foundation Girls' School
Phoenix School
Olga Primary School
Malmesbury Primary School
Chisenhale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Zaid News Ltd0.9 km
- City Supermarket0.7 km
- Coral Racing Ltd0.9 km
- Laxmi News0.7 km
- Mr Mark Herbert0.7 km
- + 57 more
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Staff Cafe0.8 km
- Awen Cafe Bistro0.7 km
- Balman's Kebabs0.9 km
- Chipping Wharf0.5 km
- G. Kelly London0.4 km
- + 71 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Co-operative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Kam Hon Take Away0.9 km
- Combow0.4 km
- Delicious Vape0.7 km
- Ozturk, Pizza Bros, Chucky's Burgers0.5 km
- Roman Tandoori0.7 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Eleanor Arms0.5 km
- The Green Goose0.3 km
- The Lord Morpeth PH0.7 km
- The Lord Tredegar0.8 km
- The Lighthouse0.3 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- City View Hotel Restaurant0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackney Wick1.0 km
- Stratford International1.5 km
- Homerton1.6 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: E32EY · Data under Open Government Licence