Area Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

E1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the E1 postcode area.

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Population

80,598

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 54,313 /yr

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Employed

47%

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
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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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.

home £534,245 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British32.9%
Asian / British Asian52.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Anti-social behaviour9526
Violence and sexual offences9240
Other theft4320
Theft from the person3243
Public order2503

school Local Schools

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Ben Jonson Primary School

Good679 pupils
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Manorfield Primary School

Outstanding711 pupils
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Alice Model Nursery School

Outstanding63 pupils
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London East Alternative Provision

Good68 pupils
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils
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Cayley Primary School

Good537 pupils
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Blue Gate Fields Junior School

Outstanding356 pupils
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Cubitt Town Primary School

Good354 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

217 nearby
  • Mr Surmon Miah
  • Mr Sweet London
  • Mr Ustar Ali
  • Nilsa Supermarket
  • Mr Surmon Miah
  • + 212 more
hotel

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

Restaurant, Cafe

526 nearby
  • The Hangar Bar
  • Bengal Village
  • Brick Lane Tandoori
  • Bubble Tea Lagoon
  • Bubbleology
  • + 521 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

158 nearby
  • Fresh Tacos
  • That Burger
  • The Duck Truck
  • Kebab House
  • Pret A Manger
  • + 153 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

72 nearby
  • Astronomer
  • City Bar And Kitchen
  • Kings Stores Public House
  • K-Town & Chik Box; Locked And Loaded
  • The Breakfast Club
  • + 67 more
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Supermarkets

26 nearby
  • Tesco
  • Brit Bazar
  • Tesco
  • Asda
  • Co-operative
  • + 21 more