E3 2RU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Parnell 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 2RU is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 59% 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 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 2RU are sourced from Output Area E00021278 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARNELL ROAD, E3 2RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARNELL ROAD, E3 2RU.
185
33
£ 53,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 2RU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 59% social renting, E3 2RU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 2RU. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 2RU is moderate at 69 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
Mulberry UTC
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Central Foundation Girls' School
Phoenix School
Olga Primary School
Malmesbury Primary School
Chisenhale Primary School
Wellington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Bow Convenience Store0.9 km
- Coborn Corner Shop0.6 km
- Mile End Cash and Carry0.9 km
- Akdeniz Artisan Bakery0.1 km
- Bengal Mini Market0.6 km
- + 62 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Victoria1.0 km
- Young Prince0.6 km
- The Lighthouse0.4 km
- The Bow Bells0.8 km
- The Little Driver0.7 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Coffee and Fripes0.4 km
- Fiesta0.3 km
- Flavas0.1 km
- Mithai Ghar0.3 km
- Ona's Bento Sushi Bar0.6 km
- + 58 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Healthy Star Kebabs0.1 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea0.2 km
- Roman Tandoori0.5 km
- Saucy Kipper Fish Bar0.1 km
- Run The Box1.0 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- City View Hotel Restaurant0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackney Wick1.1 km
- Stratford International1.6 km
- Homerton1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: E32RU · Data under Open Government Licence