Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

E3 2FA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

436

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 39% social renting, E3 2FA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 2FA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Ford, Old in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow East ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 2FA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 2FA are sourced from Output Area E00021280 (shared with 17 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 2FA. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.1%
Asian / British Asian32.4%
Black / African / Caribbean8.4%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around E3 2FA 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 offences326
Anti-social behaviour273
Other theft100
Drugs88
Public order84

school Local Schools

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Mulberry UTC

Good366 pupils0.1 km
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Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Outstanding684 pupils0.2 km
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Olga Primary School

Good543 pupils0.7 km
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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils0.7 km
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Chisenhale Primary School

Good341 pupils0.7 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils0.8 km
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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils0.8 km
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Wellington Primary School

Good434 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

69 nearby
  • Bow Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Coborn Corner Shop0.5 km
  • Mile End Cash and Carry0.9 km
  • Akdeniz Artisan Bakery0.1 km
  • Bengal Mini Market0.5 km
  • + 64 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Palm Tree0.9 km
  • The Victoria0.9 km
  • Young Prince0.5 km
  • The Lighthouse0.5 km
  • The Bow Bells0.9 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • Madina Charcoal Grill1.0 km
  • Original Greedy Cow1.0 km
  • Coffee and Fripes0.3 km
  • Fiesta0.2 km
  • Flavas0.1 km
  • + 61 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • City Kebab House1.0 km
  • Healthy Star Kebabs0.1 km
  • Mooboo Bubble Tea0.2 km
  • Roman Tandoori0.4 km
  • Saucy Kipper Fish Bar0.1 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Co-operative0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Wick1.1 km
  • Homerton1.6 km
  • Stratford International1.7 km