E3 2HZ 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.
The people who live in E3 2HZ are typical of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £397k, up 38.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 2HZ are sourced from Output Area E00184065 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEWISON STREET, E3 2HZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEWISON STREET, E3 2HZ.
279
35
£ 53,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 2HZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. E3 2HZ spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 38.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 2HZ. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 549,400
2 sales · Mean £ 549,400
Flat
£ 356,500
22 sales · Mean £ 355,371
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 2HZ is moderate at 58 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
Olga Primary School
Wellington Primary School
Chisenhale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Ahmed's Bakers Delight1.0 km
- Zaid News Ltd0.7 km
- Bow Convenience Store0.9 km
- Coborn Corner Shop0.5 km
- Alcohol Party,Alcohol Delivery All Day,Alcohol for you 24/70.4 km
- + 70 more
Restaurant, Cafe
65 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
- + 60 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Japanese Kitchen1.0 km
- Kam Hon Take Away0.7 km
- PFC Espresso1.0 km
- Chinese and Sushi Kitchen0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- + 26 more
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: E32HZ · Data under Open Government Licence