Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

E3 5HN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E3 5HN.

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Population

584

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 61,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: E3 5HN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British32.9%
Asian / British Asian58.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences328
Anti-social behaviour209
Theft from the person115
Shoplifting93
Other theft78

school Local Schools

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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils0.2 km
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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils0.3 km
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Beatrice Tate School

Outstanding110 pupils0.3 km
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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils0.4 km
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Wellington Primary School

Good434 pupils0.5 km
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Olga Primary School

Good543 pupils0.6 km
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Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Good259 pupils0.6 km
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Ben Jonson Primary School

Good679 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
fastfood

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
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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
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Co-operative0.4 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Co-operative0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

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