E1W 1UN is a well-regarded residential area on St Katharines Way, 0.2km from Tower of London, The in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within St Katharine's & Wapping ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E1W 1UN 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 — high status city commuters, mostly in london. 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 high (170 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for E1W 1UN 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 1UN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST KATHARINES WAY, E1W 1UN.
182
42
£ 96,600 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E1W 1UN 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 1UN 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E1W 1UN. 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 rates near E1W 1UN are high at 170 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and theft from the person. 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
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
Hermitage Primary School
Tower Bridge Primary School
The Aldgate School
Harry Gosling Primary School
Snowsfields Primary School
St Michael's Catholic College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
395 nearby- Baxterstorey, Ace0.8 km
- Baxterstorey, Clyde & Co0.9 km
- Breakfast & Burger0.8 km
- Fora Restaurant0.9 km
- Iss Food, Lockton0.9 km
- + 390 more
Takeaway Shop
109 nearby- Dom's Subs0.9 km
- Momomo1.0 km
- Curators Coffee Studio0.8 km
- Garbanzos Falafel & Hummus Bar0.8 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 104 more
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- Amathus0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- TK Maxx1.0 km
- One Stop Food & Wine0.7 km
- Shree Food And News0.5 km
- + 83 more
Pub, NightClub
119 nearby- Davys, 1 Plantation Place0.7 km
- Dirty Martini Monument0.8 km
- Eastcheap Records0.8 km
- Jamies St Mary At Hill0.8 km
- Simmons, Unit 50.8 km
- + 114 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 11.0 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Canopy By Hilton London City0.6 km
- Doubletree By Hilton0.2 km
- Premier inn london tower bridge0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Hilton london tower bridge0.5 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London0.4 km
- London Fenchurch Street0.6 km
- London Bridge0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Tower Bridge Quay0.1 km
- Tower Bridge Quay0.1 km
- Tower Bridge Quay0.1 km
- Tower Hill Underground Station0.3 km
- Tower Hill Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E1W1UN · Data under Open Government Licence