Alfred Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E3 2BD is located in the Bow West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bethnal Green and Bow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alfred Street, London, E3 2BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E3 2BJ, E3 2AZ, E3 2BB, E3 2BH, E3 2AG, E3 2AY, E3 2BN, E3 2BE, E3 2BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E3 2BD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 52.4% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 44.3% | 47.6% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E3 2BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.3% | 55.5% | 13.2% | 37.9% | 17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 35.8% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 0.3% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 4.2% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.3% | 50.1% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 36.5% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 9.7% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 2.8% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 17.6% | -12.3% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 11.3% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 12.5% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 12.5% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 39.9% | 14.8% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 9.4% | 4% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 53.3% | 52.2% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 51.1% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.2% | -2.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 21.1% | 23.8% | 2.7% | 81.4% | -57.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 56.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 56.5% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 10% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.2% | 26% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 20.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.5% | 56.5% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 24.2% | 21.3% | 9.8% | 14.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 6.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.6% | 5.8% | -17.8% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.6% | 37.2% | -18.6% |
| Christian | 12.8% | 46.2% | -33.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 56.7% | 6.5% | 50.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alfred Street was 93.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.6% lower than the Bow East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alfred Street has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Bow East and the 236th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 Huggins House Alfred Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2016-08-12 | £364,620 |
| Flat 9 Huggins House Alfred Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £46,500 | 1997-06-18 | £235,944 |
E3 2BD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E3 2BD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Looking after home or family | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Other | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Primary School Coborn Street , Bow E3 2AB | 3out of 4 | 186 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Primary School Wellington Way , Bow E3 4NE | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy Wrights Road , Bow E3 5LD | 4out of 4 | 619 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olga Primary School Lanfranc Road , Bow E3 5DN | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes RC Primary School Rainhill Way , Bow E3 3ER | 4out of 4 | 708 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 198 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 724 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morpeth School Portman Place , Bethnal Green E2 0PX | 4out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | 3out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,596 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,062 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,289 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,660 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,868 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,651 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 157 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 197 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 662 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | 4out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Cafe | Phoenix School, 49 Bow Road | 156 yd | |
| Mighty Bite Cafe and Sandwich Bar | 123 Bow Road | 188 yd | |
| Original Grill | Railway Arch, 557 Arnold Road | 279 yd | |
| FoodCycle Bow Road | 1 Merchant Street | 290 yd | |
| Original Taste | 74 Bow Road | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Driver | 125 Bow Road | 188 yd | |
| The Coborn | 6-8 Coborn Road | 341 yd | |
| The Bow Bells | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 443 yd | |
| Goppa's Kitchen | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 443 yd | |
| The Green Goose | 112 Anglo Road | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kam Hon Take Away | 13 Coborn Road | 374 yd | |
| Bun & Sum | 4 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 454 yd | |
| Ranchos | 13 Bow Triangle Business Centre, Eleanor Street | 525 yd | |
| Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy | 36 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 572 yd | |
| Ranna | 46 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1-5 Merchants Quarter, Bow Road | 156 yd | |
| Asda Express Bow - Bow Road PFS | 127-131 Bow Road | 188 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, Gladstone Place | 589 yd | |
| Iceland | 571-574 Roman Road | 641 yd | |
| Co-operative | 383-387 Mile End Road | 883 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix School BOW ROAD | 109 yd | |
| Central Foundation Girls School 25-33 25-33 BOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 222 yd |
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 385 yd |
| Ability Bow ST. STEPHENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 952 yd | |
| Ian Mikardo High School WILLIAM GUY GARDENS | tennis courts | 1,032 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 73.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.