Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

STAR PLACE, E1W 1AF House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

350

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 71,000 /yr

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Employed

74%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E1W 1AF 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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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. E1W 1AF spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

E1W 1AF is a mixed residential area on Star Place, 0.2km from St. Katherine in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Whitechapel ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £880k.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00021624 (shared with 15 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 1AF. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.0%
Asian / British Asian15.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

74%Active
FT: 59%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 880,000

4 sales · Mean £ 911,000

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

Crime around E1W 1AF is above average at 102 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 behaviour181
Violence and sexual offences148
Other theft129
Burglary105

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 pupils0.6 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.8 km
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London Enterprise Academy

Requires Improvement468 pupils0.8 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils0.8 km
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Bigland Green Primary School

Outstanding496 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

111 nearby
  • Fika catering0.9 km
  • London bridge supermarket1.0 km
  • Nilsa Supermarket0.7 km
  • E1 Local/Nisa Local0.7 km
  • Macro Food Centre0.7 km
  • + 106 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

318 nearby
  • Benugo ltd0.9 km
  • Flat iron steak limited1.0 km
  • Harris & hoole baristas0.9 km
  • Riverside - iss food & hospitality0.9 km
  • Yolk0.9 km
  • + 313 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Shanraj Limited0.6 km
  • Co-Op0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
  • Easy As Fresh Ltd0.9 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

78 nearby
  • Dom's Subs1.0 km
  • Salt Shed0.8 km
  • Assenheims Catering Ltd0.8 km
  • Pret A Manger0.6 km
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • + 73 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • Hilton london tower bridge0.8 km
  • Citizen M Hotel Restaurant0.6 km
  • Travelodge Restaurant0.3 km
  • Qbic Hotel Ltd0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

85 nearby
  • Feeneys0.7 km
  • Kirin0.8 km
  • Seething Lane Tap0.7 km
  • Moretown Belle0.1 km
  • Simmons0.2 km
  • + 80 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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