Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

TARLING STREET, E1 0BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TARLING STREET, E1 0BA.

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Population

540

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E1 0BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

E1 0BA has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 17.8% year-on-year.

home £323,500 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E1 0BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tarling Street, 0.4km from Shadwell in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Shadwell ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E1 0BA is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £323k, up 17.8% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for E1 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00021646 (shared with 6 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 E1 0BA. The average age is 30.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British13.1%
Asian / British Asian74.7%
Black / African / Caribbean9.7%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 350,000

3 sales · Mean £ 365,666

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

Crime around E1 0BA is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences378
Anti-social behaviour340
Drugs94
Public order73
Other theft72

school Local Schools

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St Mary and St Michael Primary School

Good438 pupils0.1 km
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Blue Gate Fields Junior School

Outstanding356 pupils0.2 km
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Blue Gate Fields Infants' School

Good350 pupils0.2 km
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Bishop Challoner Girls' School

Good911 pupils0.3 km
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Bishop Challoner Boys' School

Requires Improvement566 pupils0.3 km
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Bigland Green Primary School

Outstanding496 pupils0.3 km
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Mulberry School for Girls

Outstanding1558 pupils0.4 km
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Wapping High School

Good362 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Prospect of Whitby0.6 km
  • Slug & Lettuce0.8 km
  • The Old Ship1.0 km
  • Mad George Tavern0.2 km
  • White Hart0.9 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

152 nearby
  • Yun hai restaurant1.0 km
  • Cafe Rouge0.8 km
  • Il Bianco0.6 km
  • Popular Pizza0.8 km
  • Raj Boy Tandoori0.9 km
  • + 147 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Shanraj Limited0.7 km
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

120 nearby
  • Docklands Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Lime Store0.9 km
  • Limehouse News Ltd0.9 km
  • Spirits of East0.8 km
  • Berner Shop0.6 km
  • + 115 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

55 nearby
  • Docklands Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Hung Tou0.8 km
  • Pasha Peri Peri, Gourmet Burgers & Pizza1.0 km
  • Sailors Health Club Restaurant0.9 km
  • Taj Mahal Fried Chicken & Grill0.8 km
  • + 50 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Dockside Hotel Kitchen0.0 km
  • Holiday Inn London Restaurant0.4 km
  • The Express by Holiday Inn Bar0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shadwell0.3 km
  • Whitechapel0.9 km
  • Limehouse1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Shadwell DLR Station0.2 km
  • Shadwell DLR Station0.2 km
  • Shadwell Rail Station0.3 km