E3 2SA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kitcat Terrace, 0.4km from Bow in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow West ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 2SA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £835k.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 2SA are sourced from Output Area E00021302 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KITCAT TERRACE, E3 2SA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KITCAT TERRACE, E3 2SA.
400
35
£ 61,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 2SA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
E3 2SA has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-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 2SA. The average age is 35.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 835,000
3 sales · Mean £ 826,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 2SA 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
Phoenix School
Wellington Primary School
Central Foundation Girls' School
Childrens House Nursery School
Malmesbury Primary School
Mulberry UTC
Old Palace Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Sky Local0.6 km
- Best One0.4 km
- Bow Food and Wines0.4 km
- Bow Groceries Ltd0.2 km
- Devons Food & Wine0.9 km
- + 78 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Beehive1.0 km
- Galvaniser's PH0.8 km
- Widows Son0.8 km
- Morgan Arms0.9 km
- The Lord Tredegar0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Mighty Bite Cafe and Sandwich Bar0.2 km
- Mile End Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Modern Wing Chi Chef, Golden Chowmein1.0 km
- Perfect Grill0.9 km
- The International Comrades Coffee Shop1.0 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Meze Kitchen0.5 km
- Pizza Go Go1.0 km
- Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy0.5 km
- Holy Smokes BBQ0.5 km
- La Bella Napoli, La Cucina Italiana, Mare Pizza Tico Taco0.5 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Co-operative0.2 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- City View Hotel Restaurant0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackney Wick1.7 km
- West Ham1.9 km
- Stratford International1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bow Church DLR Station0.1 km
- Bow Church DLR Station0.2 km
- Bow Church DLR Station0.2 km
- Bow Road Underground Station0.3 km
- Bow Road Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E32SA · Data under Open Government Licence