E1W 1YZ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Thomas More Street, 0.2km from St. Katherine in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Whitechapel ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E1W 1YZ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (67% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for E1W 1YZ are sourced from Output Area E00183742 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THOMAS MORE STREET, E1W 1YZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THOMAS MORE STREET, E1W 1YZ.
205
32
£ 71,000 /yr
75%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E1W 1YZ 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 1YZ is a young, economically active community — 75% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 32, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E1W 1YZ. The average age is 31.9. 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 1YZ is above average at 95 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. 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
Hermitage Primary School
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
Harry Gosling Primary School
London Enterprise Academy
Canon Barnett Primary School
Bigland Green Primary School
The Aldgate School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
112 nearby- Sweet Express0.7 km
- WH Smith0.7 km
- Bridge Express0.9 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Mr Oliur Rahman0.9 km
- + 107 more
Pub, NightClub
84 nearby- Liberty Bounds0.7 km
- Munich Cricket Club0.7 km
- The Crutched Friar0.8 km
- Artful Dodger0.2 km
- Brown Bear0.3 km
- + 79 more
Restaurant, Cafe
323 nearby- Baxterstorey - Zurich London0.8 km
- Bodean's BBQ0.7 km
- Cafe Brera0.7 km
- Carter's0.8 km
- Giardino 140.7 km
- + 318 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Easy As Fresh Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
76 nearby- Dos Mas Tacos0.8 km
- Burger King0.7 km
- Coffee Station0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Leman's Coffee Shop0.4 km
- + 71 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Premier Inn London City Restaurant (Aldgate)0.6 km
- Canopy By Hilton London City0.7 km
- Cheval0.8 km
- Hotel Novotel0.7 km
- Leonardo Royal Hotel London City0.6 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Fenchurch Street0.8 km
- London0.8 km
- Shadwell0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Tower Bridge Quay0.4 km
- Tower Bridge Quay0.4 km
- Tower Bridge Quay0.5 km
- Tower Gateway DLR Station0.5 km
- Tower Gateway DLR Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E1W1YZ · Data under Open Government Licence