Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

SAMPSON STREET, E1W 1NA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAMPSON STREET, E1W 1NA.

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Population

380

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 96,600 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: E1W 1NA 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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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

E1W 1NA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 16% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

E1W 1NA is a well-regarded residential area on Sampson Street, 0.4km from London Docks with Wapping in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within St Katharine's & Wapping ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

For renters and young professionals, E1W 1NA 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 1NA are sourced from Output Area E00021611 (shared with 35 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 1NA. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.4%
Asian / British Asian30.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 around E1W 1NA is moderate at 83 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour162
Shoplifting157
Violence and sexual offences130
Burglary78
Other theft45

school Local Schools

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Hermitage Primary School

Good316 pupils0.1 km
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Riverside Primary School

Outstanding299 pupils0.6 km
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St Michael's Catholic College

Outstanding918 pupils0.6 km
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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good0.7 km
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St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.7 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good481 pupils0.8 km
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Tower Bridge Primary School

Good183 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

127 nearby
  • Courtyard Cafe0.8 km
  • Bar tozino1.0 km
  • Bartons0.7 km
  • Browns bar & brasserie butlers wharf0.6 km
  • Buddha taste0.8 km
  • + 122 more
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Retailers - Other

84 nearby
  • Le pont de la tour foodstore0.6 km
  • Ronnies supermarket0.8 km
  • The circle store0.8 km
  • The toucan1.0 km
  • Zest organic food0.7 km
  • + 79 more
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Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • All bar one0.6 km
  • Dean swift0.7 km
  • Draft house0.9 km
  • Pommeler's rest0.9 km
  • The angel at rotherhithe0.5 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's local0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
  • Shanraj Limited0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Circle paradise0.8 km
  • Johnny's fish bar0.8 km
  • Watch house1.0 km
  • Kilikya's Cafe Bar Restaurant0.6 km
  • Urban Baristas0.5 km
  • + 39 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Doubletree By Hilton1.0 km
  • Banqueting Kitchen/Brasserie/Gallery0.7 km
  • Travelodge1.0 km
  • Leonardo Royal Hotel Tower Bridge Restaurant1.0 km
  • Premier Inn Restaurant/Bar0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wapping0.6 km
  • Rotherhithe0.8 km
  • Shadwell0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Wapping Pier0.2 km
  • Wapping Pier0.2 km