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.
ST KATHARINES WAY, E1W 1LP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST KATHARINES WAY, E1W 1LP.
182
42
£ 96,600 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Hermitage Primary School
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Tower Bridge Primary School
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
St Michael's Catholic College
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School
Harry Gosling Primary School
Riverside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: E1W1LP · Data under Open Government Licence