Area Report
Last updated 26 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Tower Hamlets: a school rated Outstanding 0.3 miles away, Bow Church DLR Station 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 12 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around E3 2RU.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
23Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 106 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 137 schools in total
- IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy (Outstanding) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
120crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 120 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 81.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
55GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 52 GP, 3 hospitals, 26 dentists, pharmacy 0.0 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: RUSTON STREET CLINIC — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Bow Church DLR Station0.5 mi
Bow Road Underground Station0.5 mi
30 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.02 mi
NestReach: ≈ 12 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
27green spaces
- IMD environment decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 3.6 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (300 m²) — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
87shops & libraries
- 77 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Iceland, Tesco, The Southern Co-operative, Asda…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Iceland Bow — 0.1 mi
In Tower Hamlets, 71% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (89% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 92% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Tower Hamlets, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near E3 2RU.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in E3.
Average sold price by property type across the E3 district, 2021–2026.
About E3 2RU
E3 2RU scores 68/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Iceland Bow 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, E3 2RU is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,452 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 3/10).
There are 137 schools within the typical catchment area, including 38 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 68 rated Good. The nearest school is Mulberry UTC, within a short walk.
There were 120 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 52 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 26 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is RUSTON STREET CLINIC, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is MILE END HOSPITAL, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
