Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

E1W 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E1W 1BF.

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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 1BF 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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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. E1W 1BF spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

E1W 1BF is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km from St. Katherine in Tower Hamlets. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Katharine's & Wapping ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

The people who live in E1W 1BF are typical of 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. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. Employment levels are high (62% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (148 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 1BF 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 1BF. 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.

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

Crime rates near E1W 1BF are high at 148 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting170
Other theft167
Anti-social behaviour147
Violence and sexual offences128
Burglary100

school Local Schools

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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.5 km
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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.5 km
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Hermitage Primary School

Good316 pupils0.6 km
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Harry Gosling Primary School

Good457 pupils0.7 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.8 km
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Tower Bridge Primary School

Good183 pupils0.8 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils0.9 km
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London Enterprise Academy

Requires Improvement468 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

402 nearby
  • Courtyard Cafe0.7 km
  • Bar tozino1.0 km
  • Bartons0.9 km
  • Browns bar & brasserie butlers wharf0.6 km
  • Buddha taste0.9 km
  • + 397 more
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Retailers - Other

95 nearby
  • Le pont de la tour foodstore0.5 km
  • Ronnies supermarket0.9 km
  • The circle store0.8 km
  • The toucan1.0 km
  • Zest organic food0.9 km
  • + 90 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

110 nearby
  • All bar one0.5 km
  • Dean swift0.6 km
  • Draft house0.6 km
  • Pommeler's rest0.7 km
  • The raven0.6 km
  • + 105 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • Sainsbury's local0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
  • Marks and spencer0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Takeaway Shop

102 nearby
  • Circle paradise0.8 km
  • Johnny's fish bar0.9 km
  • Le petit moulin ltd0.6 km
  • Watch house1.0 km
  • Abokado1.0 km
  • + 97 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Doubletree By Hilton0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Hilton london tower bridge0.7 km
  • Citizen M Hotel Restaurant0.4 km
  • Travelodge Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London0.6 km
  • London Fenchurch Street0.6 km
  • London Bridge1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Tower Bridge Quay0.3 km
  • Tower Bridge Quay0.3 km
  • Tower Bridge Quay0.3 km
  • Tower Gateway DLR Station0.3 km
  • Tower Gateway DLR Station0.3 km