Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

CANDY STREET, E3 2LH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANDY STREET, E3 2LH.

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Population

521

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

E3 2LH has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-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 2LH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Candy 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 2LH is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% 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.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £455k.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 2LH are sourced from Output Area E00167198 (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 2LH. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British43.5%
Asian / British Asian37.5%
Black / African / Caribbean9.2%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
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

£ 390,000

3 sales · Mean £ 410,000

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

Crime around E3 2LH is above average at 90 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 offences196
Anti-social behaviour178
Other theft78
Burglary64
Public order60

school Local Schools

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Mulberry UTC

Good366 pupils0.4 km
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Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Outstanding684 pupils0.5 km
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Chisenhale Primary School

Good341 pupils0.9 km
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Bobby Moore Academy

Good894 pupils0.9 km
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Olga Primary School

Good543 pupils1.0 km
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Gainsborough Primary School

Good278 pupils1.0 km
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Mossbourne Riverside Academy

Outstanding474 pupils1.1 km
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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Premier (Your Local Food & Wine)0.7 km
  • Rahim Brothers Ltd0.8 km
  • Coborn Corner Shop0.9 km
  • 24/7 Booze Delivery, 24/7 Alcohol Delivery, 24/7 Open Bar0.5 km
  • 5th Avenue0.8 km
  • + 50 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Beer Merchants Tap0.8 km
  • Number 90 Ltd0.8 km
  • Howling Hops0.7 km
  • Grow Hackney0.8 km
  • Hurk Ltd, HWK Ltd0.7 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

90 nearby
  • MEplace0.7 km
  • Simply Hooked0.9 km
  • That Green Life UK LTD0.8 km
  • KraPow!0.7 km
  • Pittagoras0.7 km
  • + 85 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Tubby's Kebab0.7 km
  • Burger And Chop0.7 km
  • Oddworks0.6 km
  • The Hogless Roast0.7 km
  • Wicked Fish0.7 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.5 km
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Wick0.7 km
  • Homerton1.3 km
  • Stratford International1.4 km