Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

EAST SMITHFIELD, E1W 1AW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

644

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 71,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

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.

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

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.

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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

White / British28.2%
Asian / British Asian55.0%
Black / African / Caribbean7.6%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
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

£ 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.

Shoplifting220
Anti-social behaviour209
Violence and sexual offences189
Other theft155
Burglary120

school Local Schools

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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.3 km
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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.4 km
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Hermitage Primary School

Good316 pupils0.5 km
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Harry Gosling Primary School

Good457 pupils0.6 km
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London Enterprise Academy

Requires Improvement468 pupils0.8 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils0.8 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.8 km
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Bigland Green Primary School

Outstanding496 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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
local_bar

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
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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
fastfood

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

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