E3 2RJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.7km 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 2RJ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £450k, down 8.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 2RJ are sourced from Output Area E00167090 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E3 2RJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E3 2RJ.
582
28
£ 61,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 2RJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in E3 2RJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 28-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 8.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 2RJ. The average age is 27.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 450,000
2 sales · Mean £ 450,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 2RJ is moderate at 73 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
Old Palace Primary School
School 360
Ian Mikardo School
Wellington Primary School
Phoenix School
Bobby Moore Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Cakes & Craves1.0 km
- Jerms0.6 km
- Stratford Padel Club0.9 km
- Buddies London0.8 km
- Eye London0.8 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Express Stratford0.9 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Noodle House0.8 km
- Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy0.8 km
- Holy Smokes BBQ0.8 km
- La Bella Napoli, La Cucina Italiana, Mare Pizza Tico Taco0.8 km
- Meat Up, Sexy Vegan0.8 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Denni's News0.8 km
- Elahee Grocers0.8 km
- Bromley By Bow Centre - Community Fridge0.5 km
- East 1 Kiosk0.6 km
- Fairfield Store0.2 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Galvaniser's PH0.7 km
- Widows Son0.8 km
- Goppa's Kitchen0.3 km
- The Coborn1.0 km
- The Green Goose0.9 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London Stratford0.9 km
- City View Hotel Restaurant1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham1.5 km
- Stratford London1.7 km
- Hackney Wick1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bow Church DLR Station0.4 km
- Bow Church DLR Station0.4 km
- Bow Church DLR Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E32RJ · Data under Open Government Licence