Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

LOWOOD STREET, E1 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWOOD STREET, E1 0BU.

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Population

235

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 68,700 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

E1 0BU has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E1 0BU is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Lowood 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 0BU is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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.

Census 2021 statistics for E1 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00021653 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E1 0BU. 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

White / British14.0%
Asian / British Asian74.0%
Black / African / Caribbean6.0%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E1 0BU 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.

Violence and sexual offences328
Anti-social behaviour280
Other theft127
Theft from the person82
Drugs62

school Local Schools

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Blue Gate Fields Junior School

Outstanding356 pupils0.1 km
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Blue Gate Fields Infants' School

Good350 pupils0.1 km
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St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.3 km
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Bigland Green Primary School

Outstanding496 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary and St Michael Primary School

Good438 pupils0.5 km
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Mulberry School for Girls

Outstanding1558 pupils0.5 km
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Bishop Challoner Girls' School

Good911 pupils0.6 km
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Bishop Challoner Boys' School

Requires Improvement566 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Prospect of Whitby0.5 km
  • Slug & Lettuce0.4 km
  • The Peacock0.9 km
  • Brown Bear0.9 km
  • Sir Sydney Smith0.9 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

111 nearby
  • Yun hai restaurant1.0 km
  • Cafe Rouge0.4 km
  • Il Bianco0.3 km
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • Pumblechook's0.9 km
  • + 106 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Shanraj Limited0.4 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

87 nearby
  • Binta Newsagents0.6 km
  • One Sooq0.9 km
  • St Pauls R C Church Hall0.2 km
  • Bridge Express0.2 km
  • Handy Stores0.3 km
  • + 82 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Holiday Inn London Restaurant0.6 km
  • The Express by Holiday Inn Bar0.9 km
  • Dockside Hotel Kitchen0.4 km
  • Thameside youth hostel0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Lucky Tea0.9 km
  • Smokin'Wok0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Leman's Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • NUGS0.5 km
  • + 35 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shadwell0.1 km
  • Wapping0.7 km
  • Rotherhithe1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Shadwell Rail Station0.2 km
  • Shadwell DLR Station0.2 km
  • Shadwell DLR Station0.2 km