Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

EAST SMITHFIELD, E1W 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST SMITHFIELD, E1W 1AP.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 71,000 /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 1AP 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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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates E1W 1AP — age 36, 27% ownership, 58% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £485k.

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

E1W 1AP is an active urban area on East Smithfield, 0.2km from St. Katherine in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Whitechapel ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

For renters and young professionals, E1W 1AP offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £485k.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00021624 (shared with 15 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 1AP. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.0%
Asian / British Asian15.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

74%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 514,000

7 sales · Mean £ 500,571

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

Crime around E1W 1AP is above average at 124 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour182
Shoplifting170
Violence and sexual offences147
Other theft140
Burglary99

school Local Schools

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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.4 km
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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.5 km
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Hermitage Primary School

Good316 pupils0.6 km
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Harry Gosling Primary School

Good457 pupils0.6 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.8 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils0.8 km
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London Enterprise Academy

Requires Improvement468 pupils0.9 km
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Tower Bridge Primary School

Good183 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

387 nearby
  • 3 Leaf1.0 km
  • Baxterstorey, Ace0.9 km
  • Baxterstorey, Clyde & Co0.8 km
  • Breakfast & Burger0.9 km
  • Current Cafe1.0 km
  • + 382 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

105 nearby
  • Abokado1.0 km
  • Dom's Subs0.9 km
  • Momomo0.9 km
  • Tifin Box0.9 km
  • Curators Coffee Studio0.9 km
  • + 100 more
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Retailers - Other

111 nearby
  • Amathus1.0 km
  • 24 express0.9 km
  • E1 Local/Nisa Local0.7 km
  • Macro Food Centre0.7 km
  • Unique Superstore0.8 km
  • + 106 more
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Pub, NightClub

101 nearby
  • Davys, 1 Plantation Place0.8 km
  • Dirty Martini Monument0.9 km
  • Eastcheap Records0.9 km
  • Jamies St Mary At Hill0.9 km
  • Simmons, Unit 50.9 km
  • + 96 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Premier Inn London City Restaurant (Aldgate)0.6 km
  • Ibis London City Hotel Restaurant/Bar0.8 km
  • Cheval0.6 km
  • Hotel Novotel0.5 km
  • Leonardo Royal Hotel London City0.5 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Yo Yo Oriental Supermarket0.6 km
  • Shanraj Limited0.6 km
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Fenchurch Street0.6 km
  • London0.7 km
  • Shadwell1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Tower Gateway DLR Station0.3 km
  • Tower Bridge Quay0.3 km
  • Tower Bridge Quay0.3 km
  • Tower Bridge Quay0.4 km
  • Tower Gateway DLR Station0.4 km