E3 2QD is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.5km from Bow in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow East ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E3 2QD offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 2QD are sourced from Output Area E00167091 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E3 2QD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E3 2QD.
201
30
£ 61,300 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 2QD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
E3 2QD is a young, economically active community — 71% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 2QD. The average age is 30.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 2QD is moderate at 80 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
St Agnes RC Primary School
Childrens House Nursery School
Wellington Primary School
Phoenix School
Central Foundation Girls' School
Old Palace Primary School
Malmesbury Primary School
Ian Mikardo School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Bow School1.0 km
- Noodle House1.0 km
- Meze Kitchen0.5 km
- The Munch Plug0.9 km
- Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy0.5 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Jerms0.9 km
- Mighty Bite Cafe and Sandwich Bar0.3 km
- Mile End Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Modern Wing Chi Chef, Golden Chowmein0.9 km
- Perfect Grill0.9 km
- + 51 more
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- Sky Local0.6 km
- Best One0.3 km
- Bow Food and Wines0.4 km
- Bow Groceries Ltd0.1 km
- Devons Food & Wine0.9 km
- + 66 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Beehive0.9 km
- Morgan Arms1.0 km
- The Lord Tredegar0.8 km
- Galvaniser's PH0.8 km
- Widows Son0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-operative0.3 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- City View Hotel Restaurant0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackney Wick1.7 km
- West Ham1.8 km
- Stratford International1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bow Church DLR Station0.1 km
- Bow Church DLR Station0.1 km
- Bow Church DLR Station0.1 km
- Bow Road Underground Station0.4 km
- Bow Road Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E32QD · Data under Open Government Licence