The postcode E3 2GL is located in Tower Hamlets, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in June 2003 and is an active postcode. E3 2GL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
E3 2GL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of E3 2GL as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Bangladeshi mixed employment.
The closest road name to E3 2GL is Denmark Place which is centered 27 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bow Road and is 113 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 122 m away at Bow Church DLR Station The closest railway station is Hackney Wick Rail Station, 1.66 km away.
The closest primary school to E3 2GL (for ages 11 and under) is School 360. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Langdon Park Community School. The last OFSTED inspection on February 14, 2020 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of E3 2GL is Old salt quay and is 3.16 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 8, 2022.
Residents reported an average download speed of 64.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.3 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for E3 2GL is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Tower Hamlets is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to E3 2GL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to E3 2GL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode E3 2GL
| Introduction | June 2003 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from E3 2GL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School 360 | Academy | 4-11 | 1.05 km | |
| Bobby Moore Academy | Academy | 4-19 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 1.06 km |
| Manorfield Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 12, 2013) | 1.29 km |
| Stebon Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 1.31 km |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 9, 2019) | 1.41 km |
| Carpenters Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2020) | 1.48 km |
| Halley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 23, 2017) | 1.51 km |
| Lansbury Lawrence Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 23, 2017) | 1.66 km |
| Langdon Park Community School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (February 14, 2020) | 1.67 km |
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 23, 2017) | 1.73 km |
| Cayley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 1.75 km |
| Bygrove Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.79 km | |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.8 km | |
| London Academy of Excellence | College | 16-19 | Outstanding (October 11, 2017) | 1.83 km |
| Mayflower Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 1, 2017) | 1.87 km |
| Cyril Jackson Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.97 km | |
| Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 1, 2015) | 1.99 km |
| Stephen Hawking School | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (October 2, 2019) | 1.99 km |
| Gainsborough Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 10, 2019) | 2 km |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 5, 2017) | 2.06 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from E3 2GL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatching dragon nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 20, 2021 | 2.69 km | |
| Co-operative | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2021 | 2.73 km | |
| Blacksmiths arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 3, 2021 | 2.77 km | |
| Doubletree by hilton hotel london - docklands riverside | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2021 | 2.8 km | |
| Peter hills primary school | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2021 | 2.83 km | |
| Halai general stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 25, 2019 | 2.85 km | |
| Mogul indian cuisine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 3, 2020 | 2.85 km | |
| Yun hai restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 10, 2020 | 2.85 km | |
| Docklands trading post | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 5, 2017 | 2.93 km | |
| Redriff primary school | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2021 | 3.1 km | |
| Thameside youth hostel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 3.13 km | |
| Dalchini cakes and catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 7, 2020 | 3.13 km | |
| Intercontinental London - The O2 - H | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 3.14 km | |
| Old salt quay | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2022 | 3.16 km | |
| Bacons college community services ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 17, 2018 | 3.2 km | |
| Caterlink ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 17, 2018 | 3.2 km | |
| Rotherhithe waterside | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 23, 2020 | 3.21 km | |
| Trinity childcare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2021 | 3.21 km | |
| Barn cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2021 | 3.26 km | |
| Magazine London | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2022 | 3.37 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to E3 2GL - Data from Apr 2022
| Bow Road | 113 m | |
| Bow Church Station | 133 m | |
| Bow Church Station | 148 m | |
| Bow Road Station | 152 m | |
| Bow Bus Garage | 197 m | |
| Bow Church DLR Station | 122 m | |
| Bow Church DLR Station | 124 m | |
| Bow Church DLR Station | 137 m | |
| Hackney Wick Rail Station | 1.66 km | |
| Hackney Wick Rail Station | 1.7 km | |
| West Ham Rail Station | 1.91 km | |
| Canary Wharf Pier | 2.55 km | |
| Canary Wharf Pier | 2.58 km | |
| Canary Wharf Pier | 2.6 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 42.17 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 42.32 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 42.42 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to E3 2GL - Data from Dec 2021
| Prescott Channel | 1.09 km | |
| Limehouse Basin | 2.11 km | |
| Wick Field | 2.47 km | |
| North Dock | 2.54 km | |
| Cuckold's Point | 2.66 km | |
| MIddle Dock | 2.67 km | |
| Hackney Cut | 2.71 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 2.72 km | |
| West India Docks | 2.72 km | |
| Bellmouth Passage | 2.74 km | |
| Poplar Dock Cut | 2.8 km | |
| Blackwall Basin | 2.82 km | |
| Redriff | 2.82 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 2.85 km | |
| South Dock | 2.96 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for E3 2GL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 69.1 Mbps | 64.3 Mbps | 104.68 Mbps |
| Upload | 17.9 Mbps | 15.5 Mbps | 19.98 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 64.3 | 15.4 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for E3 2GL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.52834200 |
| Longitude | -0.02251600 |
| OS Easting | 537272 |
| OS Northing | 0182901 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Bethnal Green and Bow |
| Electoral Ward | Bow West |
| Local Authority District | Tower Hamlets |
| Region / Government Office Region | London |
| European Electoral Region | London |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: London Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | London East |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000030 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| NHS England Region | London |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Tower Hamlets |
| Cancer Alliance | North East London |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
London |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
East London Health and Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS North East London CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Ethnicity central Group: Endeavouring ethnic mix Subgroup: Bangladeshi mixed employment |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Tower Hamlets BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33036197 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Tower Hamlets 004 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Tower Hamlets 004D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3B2 |