Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

HEWISON STREET, E3 2HY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEWISON STREET, E3 2HY.

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Population

222

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E3 2HY 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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Area Character

E3 2HY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 35% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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E3 2HY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hewison Street, 0.3km from Bow in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow East ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.

For renters and young professionals, E3 2HY offers 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 workforce primarily in care and education. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £512k.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 2HY are sourced from Output Area E00021286 (shared with 7 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 2HY. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.3%
Asian / British Asian22.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed10.6%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 330,000

11 sales · Mean £ 350,181

Terraced

£ 585,000

5 sales · Mean £ 599,200

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

Crime around E3 2HY is moderate at 64 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 offences319
Anti-social behaviour259
Other theft87
Public order78
Drugs66

school Local Schools

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Mulberry UTC

Good366 pupils0.2 km
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Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Outstanding684 pupils0.3 km
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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils0.6 km
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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils0.6 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils0.6 km
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Olga Primary School

Good543 pupils0.6 km
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Wellington Primary School

Good434 pupils0.8 km
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Chisenhale Primary School

Good341 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

77 nearby
  • Ahmed's Bakers Delight1.0 km
  • Zaid News Ltd0.6 km
  • Bow Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Coborn Corner Shop0.4 km
  • Alcohol Party,Alcohol Delivery All Day,Alcohol for you 24/70.5 km
  • + 72 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • Staff Cafe0.6 km
  • A Fallen Poete0.4 km
  • Cafe Creme0.2 km
  • Hayashi Sushi and Bubble Tea0.2 km
  • L Randolfi0.2 km
  • + 58 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Co-operative0.6 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Japanese Kitchen1.0 km
  • Kam Hon Take Away0.6 km
  • PFC Espresso1.0 km
  • Fortune Cat1.0 km
  • Olenka Ukrainian Kitchen1.0 km
  • + 37 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Palm Tree0.9 km
  • The Victoria0.9 km
  • Albert0.3 km
  • Goppa's Kitchen0.7 km
  • The Coborn0.6 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.2 km
  • Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Wick1.2 km
  • Homerton1.7 km
  • Stratford International1.8 km