E1 0BS is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Bewley 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 0BS is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £240k.
Census 2021 statistics for E1 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00021653 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEWLEY STREET, E1 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEWLEY STREET, E1 0BS.
235
30
£ 68,700 /yr
39%
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 0BS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 30-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 0BS. The average age is 29.8. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 297,500
4 sales · Mean £ 307,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E1 0BS is moderate at 67 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 Infants' School
Blue Gate Fields Junior School
Bigland Green Primary School
St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School
St Mary and St Michael Primary School
Mulberry School for Girls
Bishop Challoner Boys' School
Bishop Challoner Girls' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Prospect of Whitby0.5 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.5 km
- The Peacock0.9 km
- Brown Bear0.8 km
- Sir Sydney Smith0.8 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
136 nearby- Cafe Rouge0.5 km
- Il Bianco0.4 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- Pumblechook's0.9 km
- Benugo1.0 km
- + 131 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Shanraj Limited0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
94 nearby- Royal Mint Store1.0 km
- Binta Newsagents0.5 km
- One Sooq0.8 km
- St Pauls R C Church Hall0.3 km
- Bridge Express0.1 km
- + 89 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Holiday Inn London Restaurant0.6 km
- The Express by Holiday Inn Bar0.9 km
- Qbic Hotel Ltd1.0 km
- Premier Inn Restaurant/Bar1.0 km
- Thameside youth hostel1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Lucky Tea0.9 km
- Smokin'Wok0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Leman's Coffee Shop0.9 km
- NUGS0.5 km
- + 39 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shadwell0.1 km
- Wapping0.8 km
- Whitechapel1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Shadwell Rail Station0.1 km
- Shadwell DLR Station0.1 km
- Shadwell DLR Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: E10BS · Data under Open Government Licence