Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

THOMAS MORE STREET, E1W 1YD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THOMAS MORE STREET, E1W 1YD.

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Population

208

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 96,600 /yr

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Employed

76%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

E1W 1YD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 51.6% year-on-year.

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

E1W 1YD is a well-regarded residential area on Thomas More Street, 0.3km 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 1YD 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 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% 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 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £697k, up 51.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 1YD are sourced from Output Area E00167174 (shared with 19 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 1YD. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.5%
Asian / British Asian16.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

76%Active
FT: 62%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 695,000

21 sales · Mean £ 697,809

Terraced

£ 1,375,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,375,000

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

Crime around E1W 1YD is above average at 97 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.

Shoplifting191
Anti-social behaviour136
Other theft99
Violence and sexual offences89
Burglary86

school Local Schools

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Hermitage Primary School

Good316 pupils0.2 km
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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.5 km
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St Michael's Catholic College

Outstanding918 pupils0.7 km
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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good0.8 km
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Riverside Primary School

Outstanding299 pupils0.8 km
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Tower Bridge Primary School

Good183 pupils0.8 km
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Harry Gosling Primary School

Good457 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

97 nearby
  • Happy families0.9 km
  • Jamaica road pharmacy0.9 km
  • Local express0.9 km
  • Londis / post office0.9 km
  • Mr cappucino espresso bar0.9 km
  • + 92 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

60 nearby
  • Champagne Route0.2 km
  • Turners Old Star0.6 km
  • K-Town & Chik Box; Locked And Loaded1.0 km
  • Kings arms0.8 km
  • The bridge theatre0.8 km
  • + 55 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

202 nearby
  • Cafe Des Amis0.4 km
  • Tondo Pizza0.4 km
  • BT One Braham1.0 km
  • Pizza Union0.9 km
  • Shaman Coffee0.9 km
  • + 197 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Yo Yo Oriental Supermarket0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tian Tian Markets0.8 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

51 nearby
  • Twelves and eights1.0 km
  • Wrapchic1.0 km
  • Dabangg kitchen0.9 km
  • Burger LDN0.6 km
  • WASO0.9 km
  • + 46 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

15 nearby
  • Premier Inn London City Restaurant (Aldgate)0.9 km
  • Cheval0.9 km
  • Hotel Novotel0.9 km
  • Leonardo Royal Hotel London City0.8 km
  • Tower Suites - Blue Orchid Hotel0.7 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London0.8 km
  • Wapping0.8 km
  • Shadwell0.9 km

Bus Stops

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