E3 2GX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km 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 2GX is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 91% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 2GX are sourced from Output Area E00167196 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E3 2GX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E3 2GX.
242
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£ 61,300 /yr
40%
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
With 91% social renting, E3 2GX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 40-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 2GX. The average age is 39.6. 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 2GX is moderate at 69 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
Central Foundation Girls' School
Phoenix School
Malmesbury Primary School
Wellington Primary School
St Agnes RC Primary School
Olga Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Rusty Bike0.9 km
- Awen Cafe Bistro0.7 km
- Balman's Kebabs0.8 km
- Chipping Wharf0.7 km
- G. Kelly London0.4 km
- + 59 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Bun & Sum0.7 km
- Coffee London0.9 km
- Whatthebubbles0.9 km
- Bubble Upp0.9 km
- Combow0.4 km
- + 37 more
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- City Supermarket0.6 km
- Coral Racing Ltd0.8 km
- Jenny's Food & Wine0.9 km
- Laxmi News0.7 km
- Mr Mark Herbert0.6 km
- + 73 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Eleanor Arms0.7 km
- The Green Goose0.2 km
- The Lord Morpeth PH0.8 km
- Young Prince0.6 km
- The Lighthouse0.5 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Co-operative0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- City View Hotel Restaurant0.4 km
- Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackney Wick1.3 km
- Stratford International1.8 km
- Stratford London1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: E32GX · Data under Open Government Licence