E1 0AN 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 0AN is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E1 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00021642 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CABLE STREET, E1 0AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CABLE STREET, E1 0AN.
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
With 42% social renting, E1 0AN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 0AN. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E1 0AN is moderate at 60 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
Bigland Green Primary School
St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School
Marion Richardson Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
90 nearby- Hussey Butchers0.8 km
- P & J Bakers0.8 km
- Tower Pharmacy0.8 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
- St Pauls R C Church Hall0.2 km
- + 85 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Thameside youth hostel0.9 km
- The Express by Holiday Inn Bar0.6 km
- Dockside Hotel Kitchen0.2 km
- Holiday Inn London Restaurant0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Old salt quay0.8 km
- The Dockers Inn0.8 km
- Prospect of Whitby0.5 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.7 km
- Studio Spaces Ltd0.7 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
89 nearby- Yun hai restaurant0.8 km
- Cafe Rouge0.7 km
- Il Bianco0.6 km
- Area 51 Limehouse1.0 km
- La Figa Restaurant0.9 km
- + 84 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- NUGS0.8 km
- St George-in-the-East Church Open Table0.5 km
- Sushi & Teppanyaki Hse,Fiamma Pizza,Hong Long,The Green Leaf (Thai)0.6 km
- Arigato Sushi,Hamachi Sushi,Yummy Pasta,Noodles Bowl,Isha's Sumo Sushi0.7 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Shanraj Limited0.7 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shadwell0.4 km
- Limehouse0.9 km
- Wapping0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Shadwell DLR Station0.3 km
- Shadwell DLR Station0.3 km
- Shadwell Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E10AN · Data under Open Government Licence