Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

ST KATHARINES WAY, E1W 1LP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST KATHARINES WAY, E1W 1LP.

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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 1LP 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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Area Character

E1W 1LP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 31% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (42) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

E1W 1LP is a well-regarded residential area on St Katharines Way, 0.1km from St. Katherine in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within St Katharine's & Wapping ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

For renters and young professionals, E1W 1LP offers 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 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £610k.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 1LP 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 1LP. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 602,500

8 sales · Mean £ 905,625

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

Crime around E1W 1LP is above average at 95 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.

Shoplifting160
Anti-social behaviour112
Other theft100
Violence and sexual offences86
Burglary77

school Local Schools

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Hermitage Primary School

Good316 pupils0.4 km
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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.6 km
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Tower Bridge Primary School

Good183 pupils0.7 km
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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.7 km
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St Michael's Catholic College

Outstanding918 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good0.8 km
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Harry Gosling Primary School

Good457 pupils0.9 km
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Riverside Primary School

Outstanding299 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

80 nearby
  • Bellavita Shop0.5 km
  • Best One Supermarket0.8 km
  • Cable News 'n' Mini Market0.5 km
  • Cake Street1.0 km
  • Cannon Food Centre1.0 km
  • + 75 more
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Pub, NightClub

82 nearby
  • Champagne Route0.4 km
  • Turners Old Star0.8 km
  • K-Town & Chik Box; Locked And Loaded0.9 km
  • Three Tuns0.9 km
  • Feeneys0.8 km
  • + 77 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

264 nearby
  • Cafe Des Amis0.6 km
  • Tondo Pizza0.5 km
  • Elior, Isg1.0 km
  • Satyrio Restaurant0.9 km
  • BT One Braham0.9 km
  • + 259 more
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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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

67 nearby
  • Kagura Sushi0.9 km
  • Black Sheep Coffee1.0 km
  • Salt Shed0.8 km
  • Assenheims Catering Ltd0.8 km
  • Pret A Manger0.7 km
  • + 62 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • 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
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London0.6 km
  • London Fenchurch Street0.8 km
  • London Bridge1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Tower Bridge Quay0.2 km
  • Tower Bridge Quay0.2 km
  • Tower Bridge Quay0.2 km