E1W 1LA is a well-regarded residential area on St Katharines Way, 0.1km from St. Katherine in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within St Katharine's & Wapping ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for E1W 1LA are sourced from Output Area E00021628 (shared with 103 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST KATHARINES WAY, E1W 1LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST KATHARINES WAY, E1W 1LA.
182
42
£ 96,600 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E1W 1LA 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. E1W 1LA spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E1W 1LA. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E1W 1LA is above average at 115 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.
school Local Schools
Hermitage Primary School
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Tower Bridge Primary School
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
St Michael's Catholic College
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School
Harry Gosling Primary School
The Aldgate School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
296 nearby- Anokha0.9 km
- Bartlett Mitchell Ltd, Isg0.9 km
- CH&Co Catering, Be Offices Ltd0.8 km
- Bartlett Mitchell, Thomas Miller0.8 km
- Rocoto0.9 km
- + 291 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Marks and spencer simply food1.0 km
- Shanraj Limited0.8 km
- Co-Op0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- E1 Local/Nisa Local1.0 km
- Macro Food Centre1.0 km
- Nilsa Supermarket1.0 km
- Le pont de la tour foodstore0.3 km
- + 82 more
Pub, NightClub
96 nearby- Patch East0.9 km
- The Trinity Bell0.9 km
- 37 Jewry0.8 km
- The Craft Beer Company1.0 km
- White's Gentlemans Club0.9 km
- + 91 more
Takeaway Shop
83 nearby- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- The Japanese Canteen0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Salt Shed0.8 km
- Assenheims Catering Ltd0.7 km
- + 78 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Premier Inn London City Restaurant (Aldgate)0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Hilton london tower bridge0.6 km
- Citizen M Hotel Restaurant0.6 km
- Travelodge Restaurant0.5 km
- + 12 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 Pier0.5 km
- Tower Gateway DLR Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E1W1LA · Data under Open Government Licence