E1W 1BD is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km from St. Katherine in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within St Katharine's & Wapping ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 — high status city commuters, mostly in london. 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 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for E1W 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00021628 (shared with 103 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E1W 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E1W 1BD.
182
42
£ 96,600 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E1W 1BD 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates E1W 1BD — age 42, 31% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E1W 1BD. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E1W 1BD is above average at 91 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
Hermitage Primary School
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Tower Bridge Primary School
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
St Michael's Catholic College
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School
Harry Gosling Primary School
Riverside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- Bargain Bazar1.0 km
- Bellavita Shop0.5 km
- Best One Supermarket0.8 km
- Cable News 'n' Mini Market0.5 km
- Cake Street1.0 km
- + 72 more
Pub, NightClub
79 nearby- Champagne Route0.3 km
- Turners Old Star0.8 km
- K-Town & Chik Box; Locked And Loaded0.9 km
- Three Tuns0.9 km
- Feeneys0.8 km
- + 74 more
Restaurant, Cafe
246 nearby- Cafe Des Amis0.5 km
- Tondo Pizza0.5 km
- Elior, Isg1.0 km
- Satyrio Restaurant0.9 km
- BT One Braham0.9 km
- + 241 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Yo Yo Oriental Supermarket0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Shanraj Limited0.7 km
- Co-Op0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
67 nearby- Kagura Sushi0.9 km
- Black Sheep Coffee1.0 km
- Salt Shed0.9 km
- Assenheims Catering Ltd0.9 km
- Pret A Manger0.7 km
- + 62 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Hilton london tower bridge0.7 km
- Citizen M Hotel Restaurant0.6 km
- Travelodge Restaurant0.6 km
- Premier Inn London City Restaurant (Aldgate)0.9 km
- Four Seasons Hotel0.8 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London0.6 km
- London Fenchurch Street0.8 km
- Wapping1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Tower Bridge Quay0.2 km
- Tower Bridge Quay0.3 km
- Tower Bridge Quay0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E1W1BD · Data under Open Government Licence