Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

STAR PLACE, E1W 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

182

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 96,600 /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 1AJ 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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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates E1W 1AJ — age 42, 31% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £2.3M.

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

E1W 1AJ is a well-regarded residential area on Star Place, 0.1km 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 1AJ offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (62% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £2.3M.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00021628 (shared with 103 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 1AJ. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.6%
Asian / British Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

74%Active
FT: 62%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 2,050,000

5 sales · Mean £ 2,072,000

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

Crime around E1W 1AJ is above average at 119 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour171
Shoplifting170
Other theft134
Violence and sexual offences133
Burglary97

school Local Schools

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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.4 km
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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.5 km
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Hermitage Primary School

Good316 pupils0.5 km
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Harry Gosling Primary School

Good457 pupils0.7 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.8 km
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Tower Bridge Primary School

Good183 pupils0.8 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils0.9 km
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London Enterprise Academy

Requires Improvement468 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

355 nearby
  • Convex - Level 340.9 km
  • Elior, Lloyds1.0 km
  • Grazing, 14TH Floor0.9 km
  • One Under Lime1.0 km
  • Red Lion Coffee0.9 km
  • + 350 more
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Retailers - Other

94 nearby
  • Haajar's Corner1.0 km
  • Southwark brewing company limited0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Crussh, Wework0.9 km
  • Flying Tiger Copenhagen1.0 km
  • + 89 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Co-Operative0.5 km
  • Yo Yo Oriental Supermarket0.7 km
  • Easy As Fresh Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Takeaway Shop

89 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • Starbucks1.0 km
  • Basils Sandwiches0.7 km
  • Five Star Catering0.5 km
  • Chicken cottage0.9 km
  • + 84 more
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Pub, NightClub

99 nearby
  • Kings arms0.8 km
  • The bridge theatre0.8 km
  • The vault0.7 km
  • Yeoman Warder Club0.4 km
  • Anchor tap0.7 km
  • + 94 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Four Seasons Hotel0.6 km
  • Canopy By Hilton London City0.6 km
  • Doubletree By Hilton0.5 km
  • Premier Inn London City Restaurant (Aldgate)0.7 km
  • Cheval0.6 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London0.7 km
  • London Fenchurch Street0.7 km
  • Shadwell1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Tower Bridge Quay0.3 km
  • Tower Bridge Quay0.3 km
  • Tower Bridge Quay0.3 km
  • Tower Gateway DLR Station0.4 km
  • Tower Gateway DLR Station0.4 km