Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

HEREFORD ROAD, E3 2FQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEREFORD ROAD, E3 2FQ.

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Population

522

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 61,300 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: E3 2FQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines E3 2FQ — 54% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 11.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E3 2FQ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Hereford Road, 0.1km from Bow in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow East ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.

Day-to-day life in E3 2FQ has the character of 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 — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, up 11.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 2FQ are sourced from Output Area E00167187 (shared with 266 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 2FQ. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.4%
Asian / British Asian41.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 371,250

18 sales · Mean £ 375,333

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

Crime around E3 2FQ is moderate at 73 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 offences407
Anti-social behaviour264
Public order97
Other theft86
Theft from the person74

school Local Schools

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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils0.3 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils0.3 km
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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils0.3 km
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Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Outstanding684 pupils0.4 km
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Mulberry UTC

Good366 pupils0.5 km
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Wellington Primary School

Good434 pupils0.5 km
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Olga Primary School

Good543 pupils0.6 km
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Beatrice Tate School

Outstanding110 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

89 nearby
  • Ahmed's Bakers Delight0.9 km
  • Zaid News Ltd0.4 km
  • Bow Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Coborn Corner Shop0.3 km
  • Alcohol Party,Alcohol Delivery All Day,Alcohol for you 24/70.7 km
  • + 84 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

79 nearby
  • Staff Cafe0.3 km
  • Shoyu Cafe0.8 km
  • A Fallen Poete0.4 km
  • Cafe Creme0.3 km
  • Hayashi Sushi and Bubble Tea0.4 km
  • + 74 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Co-operative0.8 km
  • Co-operative0.4 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Japanese Kitchen0.9 km
  • Kam Hon Take Away0.4 km
  • PFC Espresso0.9 km
  • Mr K's Kitchen0.8 km
  • Fortune Cat0.7 km
  • + 40 more
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Wentworth Arms0.8 km
  • The Palm Tree0.7 km
  • The Victoria0.8 km
  • Albert0.4 km
  • The Crown1.0 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.4 km
  • Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Wick1.5 km
  • Homerton2.0 km
  • Stratford International2.0 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