E3 2XD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Hackney Wick in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow East ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E3 2XD is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 2XD are sourced from Output Area E00184004 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E3 2XD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E3 2XD.
269
29
£ 53,000 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 2XD 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 2XD has a highly multicultural community character — 49% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 2XD. The average age is 28.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 2XD is above average at 131 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Gainsborough Primary School
Mossbourne Riverside Academy
Mulberry UTC
Bobby Moore Academy
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Ickburgh School
Carpenters Primary School
St. Dominic's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- Gaia Pulses0.2 km
- Lexington Catering at BT Sport0.8 km
- Scoffs Grill0.7 km
- flying spud0.2 km
- Mapp's Cafe Ltd0.5 km
- + 85 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Lanterna0.0 km
- Outpost0.9 km
- The Lighthouse0.6 km
- Beer Merchants Tap0.5 km
- Number 90 Ltd0.4 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Station Food and Wine0.4 km
- Black Eagle Brewery Retail Shop0.2 km
- Jodrell News0.4 km
- WNWN Food Labs0.4 km
- East Village Food Club1.0 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- DZRT0.8 km
- Eggstop-Loaded Wraps-Awesome Burgers-Awesome Wings0.6 km
- Kottu House LND Ltd0.3 km
- Tubby's Kebab0.5 km
- Burger And Chop0.3 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- City View Hotel Restaurant0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackney Wick0.4 km
- Stratford International1.0 km
- Homerton1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hackney Wick Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E32XD · Data under Open Government Licence