Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

WAPPING HIGH STREET, E1W 1NQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAPPING HIGH STREET, E1W 1NQ.

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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 1NQ 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. E1W 1NQ spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 11.1% year-on-year.

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

E1W 1NQ is a well-regarded residential area on Wapping High Street, 0.5km 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 1NQ 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.1M, down 11.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 1NQ 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 1NQ. 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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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

£ 970,000

9 sales · Mean £ 907,777

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

Crime around E1W 1NQ is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour166
Violence and sexual offences106
Other theft74
Burglary67
Shoplifting49

school Local Schools

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Hermitage Primary School

Good316 pupils0.1 km
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St Michael's Catholic College

Outstanding918 pupils0.5 km
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Riverside Primary School

Outstanding299 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good0.6 km
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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.7 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good481 pupils0.7 km
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Tower Bridge Primary School

Good183 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Doubletree By Hilton0.9 km
  • Banqueting Kitchen/Brasserie/Gallery0.6 km
  • Tower Suites - Blue Orchid Hotel1.0 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Leonardo Royal Hotel Tower Bridge Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

40 nearby
  • Dickens Inn0.5 km
  • Slug & Lettuce0.5 km
  • The ship0.9 km
  • The Minories Public House1.0 km
  • All bar one0.5 km
  • + 35 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

124 nearby
  • Savage Garden0.9 km
  • Benugo0.6 km
  • Cafe Rouge0.5 km
  • Coronarium0.6 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.7 km
  • + 119 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's local0.7 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Kilikya's Cafe Bar Restaurant0.6 km
  • Urban Baristas0.5 km
  • La pepia0.9 km
  • Leaf and bean1.0 km
  • Bello De Nonna1.0 km
  • + 35 more
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Retailers - Other

69 nearby
  • 24 express0.7 km
  • Craft coffee0.8 km
  • Khunya thai supermarket ltd0.7 km
  • Marquis of wellington0.8 km
  • Riverside General Store0.8 km
  • + 64 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wapping0.7 km
  • London0.9 km
  • Rotherhithe0.9 km

Bus Stops

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