E1 0BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Arbour in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Shadwell ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E1 0BD is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 44% 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.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00021661 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E1 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E1 0BD.
420
33
£ 46,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E1 0BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in E1 0BD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E1 0BD. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E1 0BD 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary and St Michael Primary School
Bishop Challoner Boys' School
Bishop Challoner Girls' School
Blue Gate Fields Junior School
Blue Gate Fields Infants' School
Bigland Green Primary School
Mulberry School for Girls
Marion Richardson Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
161 nearby- Da Nonna Ltd0.8 km
- Laksha Bay1.0 km
- Brunch Stop Cafe0.9 km
- Cafe Mimoza0.7 km
- Caffe Italia0.6 km
- + 156 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- Squid Markets0.7 km
- Arigato Sushi,Hamachi Sushi,Yummy Pasta,Noodles Bowl,Isha's Sumo Sushi0.7 km
- Bubblewrap0.7 km
- Royal PFC0.7 km
- Spice PFC & Grill0.3 km
- + 54 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- White Swan0.9 km
- Dog & Truck1.0 km
- The Old Ship0.9 km
- Blind Beggar0.8 km
- Mad George Tavern0.1 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Shanraj Limited0.8 km
- Easy As Fresh Ltd1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
125 nearby- Nilsa Supermarket0.7 km
- A R S Cash & Carry1.0 km
- Docklands Food & Wine0.7 km
- Lime Store0.9 km
- Limehouse News Ltd0.9 km
- + 120 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Dockside Hotel Kitchen0.1 km
- The Express by Holiday Inn Bar0.7 km
- Holiday Inn London Restaurant0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shadwell0.4 km
- Whitechapel0.8 km
- Limehouse0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Shadwell DLR Station0.3 km
- Shadwell DLR Station0.3 km
- Shadwell Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E10BD · Data under Open Government Licence