E1 0BX is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.3km from Shadwell in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Shadwell ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E1 0BX is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 42% 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 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E1 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00021653 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E1 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E1 0BX.
235
30
£ 68,700 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 42% social renting, E1 0BX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 30-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 0BX. The average age is 29.8. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E1 0BX is moderate at 68 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.
school Local Schools
Blue Gate Fields Junior School
Blue Gate Fields Infants' School
Bigland Green Primary School
St Mary and St Michael Primary School
St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School
Mulberry School for Girls
Bishop Challoner Boys' School
Bishop Challoner Girls' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Prospect of Whitby0.5 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.5 km
- Moretown Belle0.9 km
- Boom Battle Bar Aldgate East1.0 km
- London Hospital Tavern0.9 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
137 nearby- Yun hai restaurant1.0 km
- Cafe Rouge0.5 km
- Il Bianco0.4 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- Pumblechook's0.9 km
- + 132 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
- Shanraj Limited0.4 km
- Easy As Fresh Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
104 nearby- Day & Night Mini Market0.9 km
- East End News0.9 km
- Fulbourn Express1.0 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Nawal1.0 km
- + 99 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Karak Chai1.0 km
- Sonargaon Restaurant1.0 km
- Sushi Daily0.9 km
- Wapping Fish Bar0.6 km
- Bonbons Whitechapel0.7 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Holiday Inn London Restaurant0.5 km
- Dockside Hotel Kitchen0.3 km
- The Express by Holiday Inn Bar0.9 km
- Thameside youth hostel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shadwell0.1 km
- Wapping0.8 km
- Whitechapel1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Shadwell Rail Station0.1 km
- Shadwell DLR Station0.1 km
- Shadwell DLR Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: E10BX · Data under Open Government Licence