Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

E1W 1DD House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1DD 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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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. E1W 1DD 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 1DD is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km from Tower 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.

This is 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. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. Employment levels are high (62% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (196 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 1DD 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 1DD. 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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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 rates near E1W 1DD are high at 196 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft291
Violence and sexual offences159
Shoplifting156
Anti-social behaviour125
Theft from the person115

school Local Schools

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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.5 km
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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.6 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.7 km
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Hermitage Primary School

Good316 pupils0.7 km
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Harry Gosling Primary School

Good457 pupils0.8 km
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Tower Bridge Primary School

Good183 pupils0.8 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils0.8 km
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London Enterprise Academy

Requires Improvement468 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

111 nearby
  • Amathus0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • TK Maxx0.9 km
  • Sweet Express0.5 km
  • WH Smith0.5 km
  • + 106 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

130 nearby
  • Davys, 1 Plantation Place0.7 km
  • Dirty Martini Monument0.8 km
  • Eastcheap Records0.7 km
  • Jamaica Wine House1.0 km
  • Jamies St Mary At Hill0.7 km
  • + 125 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

486 nearby
  • Al Dente Monument0.9 km
  • Artizian, Chaucer0.7 km
  • Bangalore Express0.9 km
  • Barbican, 4TH Floor0.9 km
  • Baxterstorey,Liberty Specialist MKT0.8 km
  • + 481 more
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Supermarkets

27 nearby
  • Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.9 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 22 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

131 nearby
  • Curators Coffee Studio0.7 km
  • Elmore Jam1.0 km
  • Garbanzos Falafel & Hummus Bar0.7 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Le Pain Quotidien0.9 km
  • + 126 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • Canopy By Hilton London City0.5 km
  • Doubletree By Hilton0.3 km
  • Qbic Hotel Ltd0.9 km
  • Four Seasons Hotel0.4 km
  • Banqueting Kitchen/Brasserie/Gallery0.2 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Fenchurch Street0.5 km
  • London0.6 km
  • London Bridge0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Tower Gateway DLR Station0.2 km
  • Tower Gateway DLR Station0.2 km
  • Tower Hill Underground Station0.3 km
  • Tower Hill Underground Station0.3 km
  • Tower Hill Underground Station0.3 km