Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

THOMAS MORE STREET, E1W 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THOMAS MORE STREET, E1W 1AR.

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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 1AR 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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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates E1W 1AR — age 41, 30% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 72.0% year-on-year.

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

E1W 1AR is a well-regarded residential area on Thomas More Street, 0.2km from St. Katherine in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within St Katharine's & Wapping 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 — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.6M, down 72.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 1AR 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 1AR. 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

£ 1,100,000

5 sales · Mean £ 1,248,000

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

Crime around E1W 1AR is above average at 99 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 behaviour194
Shoplifting190
Violence and sexual offences139
Other theft121
Burglary103

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 pupils0.4 km
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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.6 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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Bigland Green Primary School

Outstanding496 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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Pub, NightClub

76 nearby
  • Tank & Paddle0.9 km
  • White Hart0.9 km
  • Cococure0.8 km
  • Jin Bo Law, 14TH FLR, Dorsett City H0.9 km
  • Leman Bar0.7 km
  • + 71 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

279 nearby
  • BLS International Service UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Natural Fitness Food0.9 km
  • Proud City0.9 km
  • Restaurant Associates0.8 km
  • Wagamama Ltd0.9 km
  • + 274 more
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Retailers - Other

92 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.9 km
  • One Sooq1.0 km
  • One Stop Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Le pont de la tour foodstore0.6 km
  • Ronnies supermarket0.9 km
  • + 87 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

66 nearby
  • Delhi & Co0.9 km
  • Lucky Tea0.9 km
  • Smokin'Wok0.9 km
  • Maroush0.7 km
  • Orbagel - Organic Bagel Cafe0.7 km
  • + 61 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Easy As Fresh Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's local0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Shanraj Limited0.5 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Hilton london tower bridge0.9 km
  • Citizen M Hotel Restaurant0.6 km
  • Travelodge Restaurant0.4 km
  • Canopy By Hilton London City0.7 km
  • Qbic Hotel Ltd0.9 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London0.8 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