Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

EAST SMITHFIELD, E1W 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST SMITHFIELD, E1W 1AT.

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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 1AT 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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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

E1W 1AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 31% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £811k. Property prices are trending down 15.1% year-on-year.

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

E1W 1AT is a well-regarded residential area on East Smithfield, 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 1AT 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. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £811k, down 15.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 1AT 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 1AT. 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

£ 880,000

14 sales · Mean £ 1,218,714

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

Crime around E1W 1AT 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.

Shoplifting158
Anti-social behaviour139
Other theft100
Violence and sexual offences83
Burglary70

school Local Schools

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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.5 km
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Hermitage Primary School

Good316 pupils0.5 km
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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.6 km
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Tower Bridge Primary School

Good183 pupils0.7 km
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Harry Gosling Primary School

Good457 pupils0.8 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.8 km
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St Michael's Catholic College

Outstanding918 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

320 nearby
  • Convex - Level 341.0 km
  • Grazing, 14TH Floor1.0 km
  • Red Lion Coffee1.0 km
  • Artizian, Chaucer0.8 km
  • Baxterstorey,Liberty Specialist MKT1.0 km
  • + 315 more
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Pub, NightClub

94 nearby
  • Davys, 1 Plantation Place0.8 km
  • Dirty Martini Monument0.9 km
  • Eastcheap Records0.9 km
  • Jamies St Mary At Hill0.9 km
  • Simmons, Unit 50.9 km
  • + 89 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

83 nearby
  • Curators Coffee Studio0.9 km
  • Garbanzos Falafel & Hummus Bar0.9 km
  • Momo Canteen0.9 km
  • OIE Truly Thai0.9 km
  • Pure1.0 km
  • + 78 more
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Retailers - Other

87 nearby
  • One Stop Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Shree Food And News0.6 km
  • Berner Shop0.9 km
  • Chapel Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Quality Foods (London) Ltd1.0 km
  • + 82 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tian Tian Markets0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Canopy By Hilton London City0.7 km
  • Doubletree By Hilton0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Hilton london tower bridge0.6 km
  • Citizen M Hotel Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London0.5 km
  • London Fenchurch Street0.7 km
  • London Bridge1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Tower Bridge Quay0.2 km
  • Tower Bridge Quay0.2 km
  • Tower Bridge Quay0.2 km
  • Tower Gateway DLR Station0.4 km
  • Tower Gateway DLR Station0.4 km