Is E98 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in E98 are higher than average, at 1010 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of E98?

The population for the E98 area is approximately 184 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

E98 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the E98 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

184

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 60,700 /yr

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Employed

85%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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1/10

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1/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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5/10

homeHome Ownership

1/10

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Area Character

With 85% economic activity and an average age of 33, E98 is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E98 is a postcode district in Tower Hamlets, London, covering 61 active and 15 retired postcodes.

The majority of E98 (100% of postcodes) consists of a lively student area with a very diverse, young, transient population.

Safety: Crime runs above average across E98 at 1010 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, E98 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 E98 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.8%

Asian / British Asian22.8%

Black / African / Caribbean0.5%

Other / Mixed16.9%

Economic Activity

85%Active

FT: 78%

Unemployed: 3%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Shoplifting102

Burglary16

Violence and sexual offences16

Other theft13

Anti-social behaviour9