E3 5HN is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.5km from Bow in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Bow West ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.
This is 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E3 5HN are sourced from Output Area E00021308 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E3 5HN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E3 5HN.
584
29
£ 61,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 5HN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
59% of E3 5HN's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 29 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 5HN. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E3 5HN is moderate at 77 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
Central Foundation Girls' School
Beatrice Tate School
Phoenix School
Wellington Primary School
Olga Primary School
Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Ben Jonson Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Mile End Cash and Carry0.1 km
- Choice Foods1.0 km
- Bottle and Basket0.4 km
- Delizia0.5 km
- Denni's News0.8 km
- + 77 more
Restaurant, Cafe
86 nearby- Madina Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- Original Greedy Cow0.3 km
- Original Taste0.7 km
- Queens Cafe Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- YiFang Fruit Tea0.4 km
- + 81 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- City Kebab House0.3 km
- Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy0.6 km
- Holy Smokes BBQ0.6 km
- La Bella Napoli, La Cucina Italiana, Mare Pizza Tico Taco0.6 km
- Meat Up, Sexy Vegan0.6 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- The Bow Bells0.8 km
- The Little Driver0.6 km
- Cherry0.4 km
- Drapers Arms Bar & E1 Venue Bar0.8 km
- The Octagon, The Queens Building0.6 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-operative0.4 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- City View Hotel Restaurant0.8 km
- Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Limehouse1.7 km
- Cambridge Heath1.9 km
- Hackney Wick2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Mile End Underground Station0.2 km
- Mile End Underground Station0.2 km
- Mile End Underground Station0.2 km
- Mile End Underground Station0.2 km
- Mile End Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E35HN · Data under Open Government Licence