Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

ST KATHARINES WAY, E1W 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST KATHARINES WAY, E1W 1AA.

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Population

182

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 96,600 /yr

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Employed

74%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E1W 1AA 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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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

E1W 1AA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 31% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

E1W 1AA is a well-regarded residential area on St Katharines Way, 0.1km from St. Katherine in Tower Hamlets. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Katharine's & Wapping ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

Day-to-day life in E1W 1AA has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (62% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 122 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00021628 (shared with 103 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 1AA. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.6%
Asian / British Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

74%Active
FT: 62%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 E1W 1AA is above average at 122 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft210
Anti-social behaviour149
Theft from the person140
Violence and sexual offences113
Shoplifting77

school Local Schools

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Hermitage Primary School

Good316 pupils0.6 km
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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.6 km
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Tower Bridge Primary School

Good183 pupils0.6 km
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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.7 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.9 km
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Harry Gosling Primary School

Good457 pupils0.9 km
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St Michael's Catholic College

Outstanding918 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

83 nearby
  • Fika catering0.6 km
  • Fitness first0.8 km
  • Giddy grocer0.9 km
  • Origin tattoo london1.0 km
  • Whsmith travel ltd0.9 km
  • + 78 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

105 nearby
  • Control risks group limited0.8 km
  • Redwood sports pub & kitchen0.9 km
  • Shipwrights arms0.8 km
  • The horniman at hays0.8 km
  • The horseshoe inn0.9 km
  • + 100 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

344 nearby
  • Al's cafe1.0 km
  • Benugo ltd0.6 km
  • Black swan yard limited0.8 km
  • Bobs lobster0.9 km
  • Casse croute0.9 km
  • + 339 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • Marks and spencer0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Co-Operative0.5 km
  • Tesco Metro1.0 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

93 nearby
  • Krispy kreme0.9 km
  • Omoide1.0 km
  • Tigre tacos0.7 km
  • Turnips kitchen0.9 km
  • Wasabi0.9 km
  • + 88 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Four Seasons Hotel0.6 km
  • Premier Inn London City Restaurant (Aldgate)0.8 km
  • Ibis London City Hotel Restaurant/Bar1.0 km
  • Cheval0.5 km
  • Hotel Novotel0.5 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London0.5 km
  • London Fenchurch Street0.7 km
  • London Bridge0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Tower Bridge Quay0.1 km
  • Tower Bridge Quay0.1 km
  • Tower Bridge Quay0.1 km
  • Tower Pier0.4 km
  • Tower Hill Underground Station0.4 km