Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

WATERSIDE CLOSE, E3 2JB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERSIDE CLOSE, E3 2JB.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E3 2JB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 80% social renting, E3 2JB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 38-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 2JB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waterside Close, 0.4km from Old Ford in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow East ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 2JB is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 80% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £485k. 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 2JB are sourced from Output Area E00167201 (shared with 4 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 2JB. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British44.5%
Asian / British Asian33.1%
Black / African / Caribbean14.6%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 485,000

1 sales · Mean £ 485,000

Terraced

£ 678,000

1 sales · Mean £ 678,000

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

Crime around E3 2JB is moderate at 70 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 offences164
Anti-social behaviour137
Other theft66
Vehicle crime55
Burglary45

school Local Schools

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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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Chisenhale Primary School

Good341 pupils0.8 km
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Olga Primary School

Good543 pupils0.9 km
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Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy

Outstanding832 pupils1.0 km
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Gainsborough Primary School

Good278 pupils1.0 km
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Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding94 pupils1.0 km
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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

63 nearby
  • Cass Store0.9 km
  • Premier (Your Local Food & Wine)0.8 km
  • Rahim Brothers Ltd0.9 km
  • Bees Chemist1.0 km
  • Akdeniz Artisan Bakery0.4 km
  • + 58 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Beer Merchants Tap0.9 km
  • Number 90 Ltd0.9 km
  • Howling Hops0.8 km
  • Young Prince0.7 km
  • The Lord Tredegar1.0 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

106 nearby
  • Learning Hive Hackney Ltd1.0 km
  • MEplace0.8 km
  • Simply Hooked1.0 km
  • That Green Life UK LTD0.8 km
  • KraPow!0.7 km
  • + 101 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Tubby's Kebab0.8 km
  • Burger And Chop0.8 km
  • Oddworks0.6 km
  • The Hogless Roast0.8 km
  • Wicked Fish0.8 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Wick0.8 km
  • Homerton1.2 km
  • Stratford International1.6 km