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.
E1W 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E1W 1BF.
182
42
£ 96,600 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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
The Aldgate School
Tower Bridge Primary School
Canon Barnett Primary School
London Enterprise Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: E1W1BF · Data under Open Government Licence