Affluence in E2 2
How E2 2 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Tower Hamlets
- Region
- London
- Population
- 2,185 (2024)
E2 2Postcode sector · London
How well off E2 2 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, E2 2 scores 4.0 out of 10, placing it more deprived than most of England. Its lowest-scoring category is older people in low-income households (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Living environment2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Income3.0
- Crime3.0
- Employment5.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Education and skills7.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
67.9% of adults in E2 2 are in work, above the England average of 55.7%. 3.6% are retired and 9.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
48.5% of adults in E2 2 work in managerial or professional jobs, well above the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
55.9% of adults in E2 2 hold a degree or equivalent, well above the England average of 33.9%. 11.8% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.