E1 is a postcode district in Tower Hamlets, London, covering 1492 active and 1494 retired postcodes.
The largest share of E1 (50%) is characterised by a close-knit Bangladeshi community, mix of employed and self-employed households, alongside a lively student area with a very diverse, young, transient population (20%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes E1 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in E1 are around £534k, down 6.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across E1 at 513 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 33, E1 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full E1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
E1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the E1 postcode area.
80,598
33
£ 54,313 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
E1 has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 6.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Ben Jonson Primary School
Manorfield Primary School
Alice Model Nursery School
London East Alternative Provision
Canon Barnett Primary School
Cayley Primary School
Blue Gate Fields Junior School
Cubitt Town Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
217 nearby- Mr Surmon Miah
- Mr Sweet London
- Mr Ustar Ali
- Nilsa Supermarket
- Best Halal Chicken
- + 212 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Travelodge
- Batty Langley's Hotel Kitchen
- Dockside Hotel Kitchen
- Holiday Inn London Restaurant
- Hub by Premier Inn Restaurant
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
526 nearby- The Hangar Bar
- Bengal Village
- Brick Lane Tandoori
- Bubble Tea Lagoon
- Bubbleology
- + 521 more
Takeaway Shop
158 nearby- Fresh Tacos
- That Burger
- The Duck Truck
- Fen Noodles Ltd
- Behrouz Biryani, Mr Naga, Wrapstar,Biryani Bhai, Lounge East
- + 153 more
Pub, NightClub
72 nearby- Williams Ale And Cider House
- Bar Kick
- Matchbox
- Phoenix Bar
- Shoreditch House
- + 67 more
Supermarkets
26 nearby- Tesco
- Asda
- Co-operative
- Co-operative
- Easy As Fresh Ltd
- + 21 more
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