E1W 1AT is a well-regarded residential area on East Smithfield, 0.1km from St. Katherine in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within St Katharine's & Wapping ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E1W 1AT offers 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 — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (62% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £811k, down 15.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E1W 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00021628 (shared with 103 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST SMITHFIELD, E1W 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST SMITHFIELD, E1W 1AT.
182
42
£ 96,600 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E1W 1AT 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.
Area Character
E1W 1AT 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. Property prices average £811k. Property prices are trending down 15.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E1W 1AT. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 880,000
14 sales · Mean £ 1,218,714
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E1W 1AT is above average at 117 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Hermitage Primary School
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
Tower Bridge Primary School
Harry Gosling Primary School
The Aldgate School
St Michael's Catholic College
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
320 nearby- Convex - Level 341.0 km
- Grazing, 14TH Floor1.0 km
- Red Lion Coffee1.0 km
- Artizian, Chaucer0.8 km
- Baxterstorey,Liberty Specialist MKT1.0 km
- + 315 more
Pub, NightClub
94 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
- + 89 more
Takeaway Shop
83 nearby- Curators Coffee Studio0.9 km
- Garbanzos Falafel & Hummus Bar0.9 km
- Momo Canteen0.9 km
- OIE Truly Thai0.9 km
- Pure1.0 km
- + 78 more
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- One Stop Food & Wine0.7 km
- Shree Food And News0.6 km
- Berner Shop0.9 km
- Chapel Pharmacy1.0 km
- Quality Foods (London) Ltd1.0 km
- + 82 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tian Tian Markets0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Canopy By Hilton London City0.7 km
- Doubletree By Hilton0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Hilton london tower bridge0.6 km
- Citizen M Hotel Restaurant0.5 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London0.5 km
- London Fenchurch Street0.7 km
- London Bridge1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Tower Bridge Quay0.2 km
- Tower Bridge Quay0.2 km
- Tower Bridge Quay0.2 km
- Tower Gateway DLR Station0.4 km
- Tower Gateway DLR Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E1W1AT · Data under Open Government Licence