Affluence in E2
How E2 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Tower Hamlets
- Region
- London
- Population
- 67,306 (2024)
E2Postcode district · London
How well off E2 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, E2 scores 2.8 out of 10, placing it more deprived than most of England. Its lowest-scoring category is older people in low-income households (1.1 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Older people in low-income households1.1
- Children in low-income families1.6
- Living environment2.1
- Income2.2
- Crime2.6
- Barriers to housing and services2.8
- Health and disability3.2
- Employment3.8
- Education and skills6.2
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
60.1% of adults in E2 are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 6.1% are retired and 12% are full-time students.
Social grade
40.7% of adults in E2 work in managerial or professional jobs, above the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
51.6% of adults in E2 hold a degree or equivalent, well above the England average of 33.9%. 16.4% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.