Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

STAR PLACE, E1W 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STAR PLACE, E1W 1AD.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 96,600 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E1W 1AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates E1W 1AD — age 41, 30% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 29.6% year-on-year.

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

E1W 1AD is a well-regarded residential area on Star Place, 0.2km from St. Katherine in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within St Katharine's & Wapping ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

For renters and young professionals, E1W 1AD offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £985k, down 29.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00021626 (shared with 13 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 E1W 1AD. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.7%
Asian / British Asian17.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 58%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 1,225,000

6 sales · Mean £ 1,156,166

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

Crime around E1W 1AD is above average at 101 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting189
Anti-social behaviour184
Violence and sexual offences142
Other theft122
Burglary102

school Local Schools

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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.3 km
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Hermitage Primary School

Good316 pupils0.5 km
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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.5 km
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Harry Gosling Primary School

Good457 pupils0.7 km
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London Enterprise Academy

Requires Improvement468 pupils0.9 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.9 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils0.9 km
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Tower Bridge Primary School

Good183 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Doubletree By Hilton0.6 km
  • Premier Inn London City Restaurant (Aldgate)0.7 km
  • Ibis London City Hotel Restaurant/Bar0.9 km
  • Canopy By Hilton London City0.7 km
  • Four Seasons Hotel0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

81 nearby
  • Dickens Inn0.3 km
  • Slug & Lettuce0.6 km
  • Dog & Truck0.6 km
  • Nags Head1.0 km
  • Prosecco house0.8 km
  • + 76 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

303 nearby
  • Coppa Club0.7 km
  • Pret A Manger0.7 km
  • Savage Garden0.6 km
  • Benugo0.3 km
  • Cafe Rouge0.6 km
  • + 298 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.1 km
  • Easy As Fresh Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

70 nearby
  • Kilikya's Cafe Bar Restaurant0.2 km
  • Urban Baristas0.3 km
  • Banoful0.8 km
  • Exmouth Coffee Co.0.9 km
  • Zia Lucia0.6 km
  • + 65 more
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Retailers - Other

108 nearby
  • Fish Centre (UK) Limited1.0 km
  • Holland & Barrett1.0 km
  • Mr Abdul Karim1.0 km
  • Mr Jaber Ahmed1.0 km
  • Ms Joyce Emeh1.0 km
  • + 103 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London0.7 km
  • London Fenchurch Street0.8 km
  • Shadwell0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Tower Bridge Quay0.4 km
  • Tower Bridge Quay0.4 km
  • Tower Bridge Quay0.4 km
  • Tower Gateway DLR Station0.5 km
  • Tower Gateway DLR Station0.5 km