E3 5BJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Lyn Mews, 0.6km from Mile End in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow West ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.
Day-to-day life in E3 5BJ has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £787k, up 17.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00021308 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LYN MEWS, E3 5BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYN MEWS, E3 5BJ.
584
29
£ 61,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 5BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines E3 5BJ — 59% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 17.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 5BJ. The average age is 29.1. 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
Terraced
£ 787,500
2 sales · Mean £ 787,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 5BJ is moderate at 74 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
Malmesbury Primary School
Beatrice Tate School
Central Foundation Girls' School
Phoenix School
Wellington Primary School
Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Olga Primary School
Ben Jonson Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Fortune Cat0.7 km
- Olenka Ukrainian Kitchen0.7 km
- Season Thai, Thai City, Thai Tastes, Zaap Zeed, Fab Thai Street Food0.7 km
- Varadon Japanese Kitchen, Sushi Sushi, Taste of Japan, Sushi Love0.7 km
- City Kebab House0.2 km
- + 37 more
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- Mile End Cash and Carry0.1 km
- Coborn Corner Shop0.4 km
- Bow Food and Wines0.4 km
- Bow Groceries Ltd0.9 km
- Forward Pharmacy Ltd0.1 km
- + 76 more
Restaurant, Cafe
86 nearby- Madina Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- Original Greedy Cow0.2 km
- Bow Brew1.0 km
- Donor Station0.3 km
- Med's0.4 km
- + 81 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- The Palm Tree0.6 km
- The Victoria0.7 km
- Senior Common Room Bar (Blizzard Bar)0.7 km
- Goppa's Kitchen0.8 km
- The Coborn0.2 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- Co-operative0.3 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.3 km
- City View Hotel Restaurant0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Limehouse1.6 km
- Cambridge Heath1.9 km
- Bethnal Green1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Mile End Underground Station0.1 km
- Mile End Underground Station0.1 km
- Mile End Underground Station0.1 km
- Mile End Underground Station0.1 km
- Mile End Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E35BJ · Data under Open Government Licence