Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

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

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

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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 1AU 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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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates E1W 1AU — age 41, 30% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 83.6% year-on-year.

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

E1W 1AU 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 1AU 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 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.3M, up 83.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 1AU 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 1AU. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 1,280,000

5 sales · Mean £ 1,351,000

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

Crime around E1W 1AU is above average at 107 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 behaviour163
Violence and sexual offences128
Other theft117
Burglary99

school Local Schools

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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.4 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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St Michael's Catholic College

Outstanding918 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

74 nearby
  • Tank & Paddle0.9 km
  • White Hart1.0 km
  • Cococure0.8 km
  • Jin Bo Law, 14TH FLR, Dorsett City H0.9 km
  • Leman Bar0.8 km
  • + 69 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

265 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
  • + 260 more
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Retailers - Other

89 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.9 km
  • One Stop Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Le pont de la tour foodstore0.5 km
  • Ronnies supermarket0.9 km
  • The circle store0.8 km
  • + 84 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

60 nearby
  • Delhi & Co1.0 km
  • Lucky Tea1.0 km
  • Smokin'Wok1.0 km
  • Maroush0.8 km
  • Orbagel - Organic Bagel Cafe0.8 km
  • + 55 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Easy As Fresh Ltd1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's local0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Shanraj Limited0.5 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Hilton london tower bridge0.8 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

  • London0.7 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