Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

STAR PLACE, E1W 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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 1AQ 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 1AQ — age 36, 27% ownership, 58% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.4M. Property prices are trending up 3.7% year-on-year.

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

E1W 1AQ is an active urban 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. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.4M, up 3.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 1AQ 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 1AQ. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 1,375,000

6 sales · Mean £ 1,322,500

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

Crime around E1W 1AQ is above average at 117 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.

Shoplifting199
Anti-social behaviour184
Violence and sexual offences152
Other theft150
Burglary104

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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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils0.9 km
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London Enterprise Academy

Requires Improvement468 pupils0.9 km
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Tower Bridge Primary School

Good183 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

105 nearby
  • Fika catering0.8 km
  • London bridge supermarket0.9 km
  • Nilsa Supermarket0.8 km
  • E1 Local/Nisa Local0.7 km
  • Macro Food Centre0.7 km
  • + 100 more
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Pub, NightClub

95 nearby
  • The horniman at hays1.0 km
  • Feeneys0.7 km
  • Kirin0.7 km
  • Seething Lane Tap0.7 km
  • The alexander hay1.0 km
  • + 90 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

343 nearby
  • Benugo ltd0.9 km
  • Cinq sandwiches and patisseries1.0 km
  • Costa1.0 km
  • Flat iron steak limited1.0 km
  • Gaucho grill1.0 km
  • + 338 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • Marks and spencer1.0 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Shanraj Limited0.6 km
  • Co-Op0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

85 nearby
  • Tigre tacos1.0 km
  • Dom's Subs1.0 km
  • Momomo1.0 km
  • Salt Shed0.7 km
  • Assenheims Catering Ltd0.8 km
  • + 80 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Hilton london tower bridge0.8 km
  • Citizen M Hotel Restaurant0.5 km
  • Travelodge Restaurant0.3 km
  • Qbic Hotel Ltd0.9 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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