The postcode E3 2RU is located in Tower Hamlets, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. E3 2RU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
E3 2RU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.9 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 2RU as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Bangladeshi mixed employment.
The closest road name to E3 2RU is Lefevre Walk which is centered 87 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Roman Road Market and is 76 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 766 m away at Bow Road Underground Station The closest railway station is Hackney Wick Rail Station, 1.03 km away.
The closest primary school to E3 2RU (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 2RU is Old salt quay and is 3.58 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 8, 2022.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for E3 2RU 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 2RU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to E3 2RU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode E3 2RU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 2RU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Moore Academy | Academy | 4-19 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 901 m |
| School 360 | Academy | 4-11 | 1.24 km | |
| Carpenters Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2020) | 1.46 km |
| Mossbourne Riverside Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (April 26, 2018) | 1.46 km |
| London Academy of Excellence | College | 16-19 | Outstanding (October 11, 2017) | 1.78 km |
| Stebon Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 1.91 km |
| Halley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 23, 2017) | 1.93 km |
| Manorfield Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 12, 2013) | 1.97 km |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 9, 2019) | 2.08 km |
| Harris Academy Chobham | Academy | 3-18 | Outstanding (June 19, 2015) | 2.11 km |
| School 21 | Academy | 4-18 | Outstanding (June 18, 2014) | 2.13 km |
| John F Kennedy Special School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (May 4, 2017) | 2.13 km |
| Cayley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 2.15 km |
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 23, 2017) | 2.26 km |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.31 km | |
| Lansbury Lawrence Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 23, 2017) | 2.33 km |
| Manor Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 12, 2017) | 2.35 km |
| Langdon Park Community School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (February 14, 2020) | 2.35 km |
| Stephen Hawking School | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (October 2, 2019) | 2.44 km |
| Bygrove Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.45 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from E3 2RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatching dragon nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 20, 2021 | 3.19 km | |
| Co-operative | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2021 | 3.19 km | |
| Peter hills primary school | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2021 | 3.28 km | |
| Halai general stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 25, 2019 | 3.29 km | |
| Mogul indian cuisine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 3, 2020 | 3.29 km | |
| Yun hai restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 10, 2020 | 3.29 km | |
| Blacksmiths arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 3, 2021 | 3.32 km | |
| Doubletree by hilton hotel london - docklands riverside | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2021 | 3.35 km | |
| Docklands trading post | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 5, 2017 | 3.49 km | |
| Thameside youth hostel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 3.56 km | |
| Dalchini cakes and catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 7, 2020 | 3.58 km | |
| Old salt quay | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2022 | 3.58 km | |
| Redriff primary school | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2021 | 3.63 km | |
| Rotherhithe waterside | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 23, 2020 | 3.65 km | |
| Bacons college community services ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 17, 2018 | 3.68 km | |
| Caterlink ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 17, 2018 | 3.68 km | |
| Tonkotsu | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 3.7 km | |
| CourtHouse Hotel Shoreditch | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2021 | 3.72 km | |
| Raw Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 5, 2020 | 3.72 km | |
| Bisou Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 23, 2021 | 3.74 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to E3 2RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Roman Road Market | 76 m | |
| Roman Road Market | 125 m | |
| Old Ford Road (E3) | 193 m | |
| Usher Road | 210 m | |
| Usher Road | 222 m | |
| Bow Road Underground Station | 766 m | |
| Bow Church DLR Station | 777 m | |
| Bow Church DLR Station | 782 m | |
| Hackney Wick Rail Station | 1.03 km | |
| Hackney Wick Rail Station | 1.07 km | |
| Stratford International Rail Station | 1.73 km | |
| Canary Wharf Pier | 3.15 km | |
| Canary Wharf Pier | 3.18 km | |
| Canary Wharf Pier | 3.19 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 42.7 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 42.85 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 42.97 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to E3 2RU - Data from Dec 2021
| Prescott Channel | 1.4 km | |
| Wick Field | 1.84 km | |
| Hackney Cut | 2.04 km | |
| Main Marsh | 2.52 km | |
| Limehouse Basin | 2.61 km | |
| Weavers Fields | 2.73 km | |
| Clapton Pond | 3.15 km | |
| North Dock | 3.21 km | |
| Cuckold's Point | 3.21 km | |
| Lavender Pond | 3.23 km | |
| Redriff | 3.25 km | |
| MIddle Dock | 3.29 km | |
| West India Docks | 3.38 km | |
| Shadwell Old Basin | 3.38 km | |
| Bellmouth Passage | 3.4 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for E3 2RU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.53394700 |
| Longitude | -0.02642500 |
| OS Easting | 536984 |
| OS Northing | 0183517 |
| 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 East |
| 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 | E33036175 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Tower Hamlets 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Tower Hamlets 001C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3B2 |