Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

WENDON STREET, E3 2JR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WENDON STREET, E3 2JR.

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Population

234

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E3 2JR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in E3 2JR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-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 2JR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wendon Street, 0.6km 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 2JR is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £370k.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 2JR are sourced from Output Area E00021272 (shared with 6 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 2JR. 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 / British38.9%
Asian / British Asian40.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed15.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 377,000

15 sales · Mean £ 392,799

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

Crime around E3 2JR is moderate at 87 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 offences240
Anti-social behaviour207
Other theft92
Vehicle crime71
Public order68

school Local Schools

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Mulberry UTC

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

Outstanding684 pupils0.4 km
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Bobby Moore Academy

Good894 pupils0.9 km
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Chisenhale Primary School

Good341 pupils0.9 km
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Olga Primary School

Good543 pupils0.9 km
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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils1.0 km
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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils1.0 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • City Supermarket0.7 km
  • Coral Racing Ltd0.9 km
  • Laxmi News0.7 km
  • Mr Mark Herbert0.7 km
  • Parnell Mini-Market0.2 km
  • + 50 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Eleanor Arms0.5 km
  • The Green Goose0.5 km
  • The Lord Morpeth PH0.7 km
  • The Lord Tredegar0.9 km
  • The Lighthouse0.3 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

87 nearby
  • Awen Cafe Bistro0.7 km
  • Balman's Kebabs0.9 km
  • Chipping Wharf0.5 km
  • G. Kelly London0.5 km
  • Jungle Electric0.7 km
  • + 82 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Co-operative1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Combow0.5 km
  • Delicious Vape0.7 km
  • Ozturk, Pizza Bros, Chucky's Burgers0.5 km
  • Roman Tandoori0.7 km
  • Singway0.9 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Wick0.8 km
  • Homerton1.4 km
  • Stratford International1.5 km