Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

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

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

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

211

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 96,600 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E1W 1LG 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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2/10
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Area Character

E1W 1LG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 34% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

E1W 1LG 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.

This is 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 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £425k.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 1LG are sourced from Output Area E00021608 (shared with 6 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 1LG. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.4%
Asian / British Asian12.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 450,000

6 sales · Mean £ 451,666

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

Crime around E1W 1LG is moderate at 78 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.

Shoplifting141
Anti-social behaviour112
Violence and sexual offences82
Other theft80
Burglary77

school Local Schools

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Hermitage Primary School

Good316 pupils0.3 km
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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.6 km
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St Michael's Catholic College

Outstanding918 pupils0.7 km
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Tower Bridge Primary School

Good183 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

83 nearby
  • Shree Food And News0.9 km
  • Berner Shop1.0 km
  • Chapel Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Quality Foods (London) Ltd1.0 km
  • Savera Bakery & Sweet Centre1.0 km
  • + 78 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • Canopy By Hilton London City1.0 km
  • Premier inn london tower bridge1.0 km
  • Doubletree By Hilton0.6 km
  • Hilton london tower bridge0.8 km
  • Citizen M Hotel Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

61 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
  • + 56 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

204 nearby
  • De Vine0.9 km
  • Lazio0.9 km
  • Mu Mu1.0 km
  • Rajasthan II0.9 km
  • Square Mile Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 199 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Tian Tian Markets0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's local0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

59 nearby
  • Secrets of Calcutta1.0 km
  • Bermondsey tandoori balti hse0.9 km
  • Fireaway pizza0.9 km
  • Fish bar0.9 km
  • Hanger co0.9 km
  • + 54 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London0.7 km
  • Wapping0.9 km
  • London Fenchurch Street1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Tower Bridge Quay0.3 km
  • Tower Bridge Quay0.4 km
  • Tower Bridge Quay0.4 km
  • Wapping Pier0.5 km
  • Wapping Pier0.5 km