Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

E1W 1BP House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1BP 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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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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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates E1W 1BP — age 42, 31% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1BP is a well-regarded residential area located 0.0km 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.

Within the E1W district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. Employment levels are high (62% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 1BP 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 1BP. 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 around E1W 1BP is above average at 117 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.

Shoplifting158
Anti-social behaviour147
Other theft104
Violence and sexual offences94
Burglary73

school Local Schools

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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.5 km
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Hermitage Primary School

Good316 pupils0.5 km
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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.6 km
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Tower Bridge Primary School

Good183 pupils0.8 km
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Harry Gosling Primary School

Good457 pupils0.8 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.9 km
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St Michael's Catholic College

Outstanding918 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

92 nearby
  • Davys, 1 Plantation Place0.9 km
  • Dirty Martini Monument1.0 km
  • Eastcheap Records0.9 km
  • Jamies St Mary At Hill0.9 km
  • Simmons, Unit 50.9 km
  • + 87 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

311 nearby
  • Artizian, Chaucer0.9 km
  • Black Sheep Coffee1.0 km
  • BLS International Service UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Cafe Gec, Northern & Shell Building1.0 km
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • + 306 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

77 nearby
  • Curators Coffee Studio1.0 km
  • Garbanzos Falafel & Hummus Bar0.9 km
  • Momo Canteen1.0 km
  • OIE Truly Thai0.9 km
  • Unimini, Unit 310.9 km
  • + 72 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Doubletree By Hilton0.4 km
  • Four Seasons Hotel0.6 km
  • Premier Inn London City Restaurant (Aldgate)0.7 km
  • Canopy By Hilton London City0.7 km
  • Cheval0.6 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
  • Marks and spencer0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

89 nearby
  • Fika catering0.7 km
  • Fitness first0.9 km
  • London bridge supermarket0.8 km
  • Bargain Bazar1.0 km
  • Bellavita Shop0.4 km
  • + 84 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London0.6 km
  • London Fenchurch Street0.7 km
  • London Bridge1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Tower Bridge Quay0.2 km
  • Tower Bridge Quay0.2 km
  • Tower Bridge Quay0.2 km
  • Tower Gateway DLR Station0.4 km
  • Tower Gateway DLR Station0.4 km