E1 0AL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Cable Street, 0.3km from Shadwell in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Shadwell ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E1 0AL is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 42% 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. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £390k.
Census 2021 statistics for E1 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00021642 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CABLE STREET, E1 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CABLE STREET, E1 0AL.
348
32
£ 68,700 /yr
37%
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
E1 0AL has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-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 0AL. The average age is 32.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 245,000
2 sales · Mean £ 245,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E1 0AL is moderate at 58 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
Blue Gate Fields Junior School
Blue Gate Fields Infants' School
St Mary and St Michael Primary School
Bishop Challoner Boys' School
Bishop Challoner Girls' School
St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School
Bigland Green Primary School
Marion Richardson Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
89 nearby- Co-operative0.9 km
- Hussey Butchers0.8 km
- P & J Bakers0.7 km
- Tower Pharmacy0.8 km
- St Pauls R C Church Hall0.2 km
- + 84 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Prospect of Whitby0.4 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.7 km
- Old salt quay0.8 km
- The Dockers Inn0.8 km
- Studio Spaces Ltd0.7 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
88 nearby- Yun hai restaurant0.8 km
- Cafe Rouge0.7 km
- Il Bianco0.5 km
- Cinnamon Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Dock Street Bar0.6 km
- + 83 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Thameside youth hostel0.8 km
- The Express by Holiday Inn Bar0.6 km
- Dockside Hotel Kitchen0.2 km
- Holiday Inn London Restaurant0.6 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Shanraj Limited0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Iceland0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Wapping Fish Bar0.7 km
- Banoful0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- NUGS0.7 km
- St George-in-the-East Church Open Table0.5 km
- + 32 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shadwell0.3 km
- Wapping0.9 km
- Limehouse0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Shadwell DLR Station0.3 km
- Shadwell DLR Station0.3 km
- Shadwell Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E10AL · Data under Open Government Licence