Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

FAIRFIELD ROAD, E3 2QA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFIELD ROAD, E3 2QA.

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Population

416

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 61,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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

With 37% social renting, E3 2QA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 28-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 2QA is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Fairfield Road, 0.4km from Bow in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow East ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 2QA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £480k.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 2QA are sourced from Output Area E00167186 (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 2QA. The average age is 28.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.2%
Asian / British Asian27.1%
Black / African / Caribbean12.5%
Other / Mixed13.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 495,000

6 sales · Mean £ 501,666

Terraced

£ 700,000

5 sales · Mean £ 722,000

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

Crime around E3 2QA 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 offences315
Anti-social behaviour214
Theft from the person72
Other theft70
Public order59

school Local Schools

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St Agnes RC Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.4 km
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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils0.5 km
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Wellington Primary School

Good434 pupils0.5 km
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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils0.5 km
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Mulberry UTC

Good366 pupils0.5 km
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Childrens House Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.6 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils0.6 km
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Old Palace Primary School

Outstanding412 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • Ahmed's Bakers Delight0.5 km
  • Zaid News Ltd0.4 km
  • Black Eagle Brewery Retail Shop0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sky Local0.6 km
  • + 63 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Staff Cafe0.5 km
  • Mighty Bite Cafe and Sandwich Bar0.3 km
  • Mile End Sandwich Bar0.9 km
  • Cafe East0.9 km
  • Chilli Garlic Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 51 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Co-operative0.3 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Japanese Kitchen0.5 km
  • Kam Hon Take Away0.7 km
  • PFC Espresso0.5 km
  • Meze Kitchen0.7 km
  • DZRT0.6 km
  • + 30 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Lighthouse0.6 km
  • The Bow Bells0.3 km
  • The Little Driver0.3 km
  • Albert0.8 km
  • Galvaniser's PH0.9 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Wick1.5 km
  • Stratford International1.8 km
  • Stratford London1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bow Church DLR Station0.2 km
  • Bow Church DLR Station0.3 km
  • Bow Church DLR Station0.3 km
  • Bow Road Underground Station0.4 km
  • Bow Road Underground Station0.4 km