Postcode report
E2 6AB Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About E2 6AB: area rating, property, schools and local change
E2 6AB is a postcode in Bethnal Green West, Tower Hamlets, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near E2 6AB, then scores the surrounding small area 36/100 - bottom 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around E2 6AB are schools and education and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for E2 6AB is based on Tower Hamlets 009 Census 2021. It covers 8,146 residents, 17,811 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 30, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 19% owner-occupied, 40% privately rented, 39% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near E2 6AB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the E2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £448k from 49 rolling sales, down 10.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near E2 6AB can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near E2 6AB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around E2 6AB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 126 HMO licences, 57 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about E2 6AB
Is E2 6AB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 36/100 (bottom 15% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near E2 6AB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near E2 6AB?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near E2 6AB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for E2 6AB?
LocaleIQ matched E2 6AB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in E2 6AB?
The latest median sold price is £448k based on 49 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around E2 6AB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 126 HMO licences, 57 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.