E1W 1AW is a mixed residential area on East Smithfield, 0.2km from St. Katherine in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Whitechapel ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E1W 1AW is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for E1W 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00021595 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST SMITHFIELD, E1W 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST SMITHFIELD, E1W 1AW.
644
34
£ 71,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 39% social renting, E1W 1AW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E1W 1AW. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 385,000
3 sales · Mean £ 366,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E1W 1AW is above average at 109 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.
school Local Schools
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
Hermitage Primary School
Harry Gosling Primary School
London Enterprise Academy
Canon Barnett Primary School
The Aldgate School
Bigland Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
359 nearby- Courtyard Cafe0.9 km
- Bartons1.0 km
- Browns bar & brasserie butlers wharf0.7 km
- Caffe nomma italian0.8 km
- Cantina del ponte0.7 km
- + 354 more
Retailers - Other
116 nearby- Le pont de la tour foodstore0.7 km
- The circle store0.9 km
- Zest organic food1.0 km
- Hussey Butchers0.8 km
- Mighty Fine Wines0.7 km
- + 111 more
Pub, NightClub
89 nearby- All bar one0.7 km
- Dean swift0.8 km
- Draft house0.8 km
- Pommeler's rest0.9 km
- The raven0.8 km
- + 84 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- Sainsbury's local0.8 km
- Yo Yo Oriental Supermarket0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
88 nearby- Circle paradise0.9 km
- Le petit moulin ltd0.8 km
- Spice PFC & Grill0.9 km
- Watney Caffe Italia Ltd1.0 km
- Bubble Cream & Sweet1.0 km
- + 83 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Ibis London City Hotel Restaurant/Bar0.8 km
- Premier Inn London City Restaurant (Aldgate)0.6 km
- Doubletree By Hilton0.6 km
- Four Seasons Hotel0.7 km
- Cheval0.7 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Fenchurch Street0.7 km
- London0.8 km
- Shadwell0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Tower Gateway DLR Station0.4 km
- Tower Gateway DLR Station0.4 km
- Tower Bridge Quay0.4 km
- Tower Bridge Quay0.4 km
- Tower Bridge Quay0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E1W1AW · Data under Open Government Licence