E3 9DQ 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.
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, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 9DQ are sourced from Output Area E00167187 (shared with 266 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E3 9DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E3 9DQ.
522
31
£ 61,300 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E3 9DQ 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
54% of E3 9DQ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E3 9DQ. 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
Economic Activity
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 9DQ 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.
school Local Schools
Central Foundation Girls' School
Malmesbury Primary School
Phoenix School
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Mulberry UTC
Olga Primary School
Wellington Primary School
Beatrice Tate School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Co-operative0.8 km
- Co-operative0.4 km
- Iceland0.3 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: E39DQ · Data under Open Government Licence