Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

E3 9AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E3 9AF.

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Population

522

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 61,300 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E3 9AF 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.

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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

E3 9AF has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

E3 9AF is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.1km from Bow in Tower Hamlets. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bow East ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.

Day-to-day life in E3 9AF 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 — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for E3 9AF are sourced from Output Area E00167187 (shared with 266 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 9AF. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.4%
Asian / British Asian41.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E3 9AF is moderate at 72 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 offences408
Anti-social behaviour266
Public order96
Other theft91
Theft from the person74

school Local Schools

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Central Foundation Girls' School

Good1551 pupils0.3 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good485 pupils0.3 km
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Phoenix School

Outstanding469 pupils0.4 km
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Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Outstanding684 pupils0.4 km
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Mulberry UTC

Good366 pupils0.5 km
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Olga Primary School

Good543 pupils0.5 km
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Wellington Primary School

Good434 pupils0.6 km
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Beatrice Tate School

Outstanding110 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

90 nearby
  • Mile End Cash and Carry0.5 km
  • Ahmed's Bakers Delight0.9 km
  • Zaid News Ltd0.5 km
  • 24/7 Booze Delivery, 24/7 Alcohol Delivery, 24/7 Open Bar0.7 km
  • 5th Avenue0.5 km
  • + 85 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

81 nearby
  • Madina Charcoal Grill0.6 km
  • Original Greedy Cow0.6 km
  • Staff Cafe0.4 km
  • Accent Catering0.4 km
  • Atalian Servest Food Company0.5 km
  • + 76 more
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Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • City Kebab House0.6 km
  • Japanese Kitchen0.9 km
  • Kam Hon Take Away0.4 km
  • PFC Espresso0.9 km
  • Mash and Flip / The Pac Guy0.8 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Co-operative0.8 km
  • Co-operative0.4 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Eleanor Arms0.6 km
  • Mexican Soul0.9 km
  • The Green Goose0.2 km
  • The Lord Morpeth PH0.7 km
  • Goppa's Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Park Villa Hostel Restaurant0.6 km
  • City View Hotel Restaurant0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackney Wick1.5 km
  • Homerton1.9 km
  • Cambridge Heath2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bow Road Underground Station0.5 km
  • Bow Road Underground Station0.5 km
  • Bow Road Underground Station0.5 km
  • Bow Road Underground Station0.5 km