E1 0AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Arbour in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Shadwell ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E1 0AA is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for E1 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00021641 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E1 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E1 0AA.
419
35
£ 46,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 55% of tenure in E1 0AA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E1 0AA. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E1 0AA is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary and St Michael Primary School
Bishop Challoner Girls' School
Bishop Challoner Boys' School
Blue Gate Fields Junior School
Blue Gate Fields Infants' School
Bigland Green Primary School
Marion Richardson Primary School
Mulberry School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
114 nearby- Berner Shop0.8 km
- Bigland Grocers & Meat Ltd0.5 km
- Boots0.2 km
- Cannon Halal0.7 km
- Chapel Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 109 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Dockside Hotel Kitchen0.1 km
- Thameside youth hostel1.0 km
- Holiday Inn London Restaurant0.5 km
- The Express by Holiday Inn Bar0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Mad George Tavern0.2 km
- Old salt quay1.0 km
- The Dockers Inn0.9 km
- White Swan0.8 km
- Blind Beggar0.9 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
136 nearby- Amigos Burgers & Shakes Whitechapel0.7 km
- Cake and Custard Factory0.3 km
- Cannon Fried Grill and PIzza0.7 km
- Dessert Place Limited0.7 km
- Get Stuff3d0.3 km
- + 131 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Shanraj Limited0.8 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Best Kebab0.3 km
- Chill Grill0.2 km
- PFC Watney Market0.4 km
- Secrets of Calcutta0.7 km
- Arigato Sushi,Hamachi Sushi,Yummy Pasta,Noodles Bowl,Isha's Sumo Sushi0.7 km
- + 44 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shadwell0.4 km
- Limehouse0.8 km
- Whitechapel1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Shadwell DLR Station0.3 km
- Shadwell DLR Station0.3 km
- Shadwell Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E10AA · Data under Open Government Licence