Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

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

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

222

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 96,600 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E1W 1BE 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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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

E1W 1BE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £3.1M, 55% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £3.1M.

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

E1W 1BE is a well-regarded residential area on St Katharines Way, 0.2km 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 1BE offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £3.1M.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00167175 (shared with 18 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 1BE. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.8%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 60%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 3,090,000

1 sales · Mean £ 3,090,000

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

Crime around E1W 1BE is moderate at 87 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 theft134
Anti-social behaviour131
Theft from the person94
Violence and sexual offences90
Burglary81

school Local Schools

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Hermitage Primary School

Good316 pupils0.4 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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St Michael's Catholic College

Outstanding918 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good0.7 km
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Riverside Primary School

Outstanding299 pupils0.8 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good481 pupils0.8 km
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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

73 nearby
  • Shree Food And News0.8 km
  • Abbey local0.9 km
  • Amadi chemist0.9 km
  • Bianca road brewing company0.9 km
  • Deliveroo hop ltd0.9 km
  • + 68 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • Canopy By Hilton London City0.9 km
  • Premier inn london tower bridge0.9 km
  • Doubletree By Hilton0.6 km
  • Hilton london tower bridge0.7 km
  • Citizen M Hotel Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

71 nearby
  • The Three Lords0.9 km
  • Club Oops0.9 km
  • The Black Horse0.9 km
  • The Oliver Conquest0.9 km
  • The White Swan1.0 km
  • + 66 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

227 nearby
  • De Vine0.9 km
  • Lazio0.8 km
  • Mu Mu1.0 km
  • Rajasthan II0.9 km
  • Square Mile Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 222 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Tian Tian Markets0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's local0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

60 nearby
  • Bermondsey tandoori balti hse0.9 km
  • Fireaway pizza0.9 km
  • Fish bar0.9 km
  • Hanger co0.9 km
  • Novilho de ouro0.8 km
  • + 55 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London0.6 km
  • London Fenchurch Street0.9 km
  • Wapping1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Tower Bridge Quay0.3 km
  • Tower Bridge Quay0.3 km
  • Tower Bridge Quay0.3 km