Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

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

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

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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 1AS 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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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates E1W 1AS — age 41, 30% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.4M.

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

E1W 1AS 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.

For renters and young professionals, E1W 1AS 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 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.4M.

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

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 1,493,750

6 sales · Mean £ 1,640,416

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

Crime around E1W 1AS is above average at 110 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.

Shoplifting190
Anti-social behaviour173
Violence and sexual offences133
Other theft119
Burglary101

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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Tower Bridge Primary School

Good183 pupils0.9 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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St Michael's Catholic College

Outstanding918 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

75 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
  • + 70 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

271 nearby
  • BLS International Service UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Natural Fitness Food0.9 km
  • Proud City0.9 km
  • Restaurant Associates0.8 km
  • Wagamama Ltd1.0 km
  • + 266 more
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Retailers - Other

90 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.9 km
  • One Stop Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Le pont de la tour foodstore0.6 km
  • Ronnies supermarket0.9 km
  • The circle store0.8 km
  • + 85 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

62 nearby
  • Delhi & Co1.0 km
  • Lucky Tea1.0 km
  • Smokin'Wok0.9 km
  • Maroush0.7 km
  • Orbagel - Organic Bagel Cafe0.8 km
  • + 57 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Easy As Fresh Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's local0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 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 City0.8 km
  • Qbic Hotel Ltd1.0 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