E1W 2AZ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.1km from St George in the East in Tower Hamlets. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Katharine's & Wapping ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
The people who live in E1W 2AZ are typical of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. The predominance of young residents (average age 27) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E1W 2AZ are sourced from Output Area E00183739 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E1W 2AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E1W 2AZ.
302
27
£ 71,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E1W 2AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in E1W 2AZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 27-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E1W 2AZ. The average age is 26.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E1W 2AZ is moderate at 85 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Bigland Green Primary School
Hermitage Primary School
St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School
Blue Gate Fields Junior School
Blue Gate Fields Infants' School
Mulberry School for Girls
Harry Gosling Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Dickens Inn0.8 km
- Prospect of Whitby0.8 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.3 km
- The angel at rotherhithe1.0 km
- The mayflower1.0 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
184 nearby- Benugo0.8 km
- Cafe Rouge0.3 km
- Coronarium0.9 km
- Cote Brasserie0.9 km
- Emilias Crafted Pasta0.7 km
- + 179 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tian Tian Markets0.7 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Kilikya's Cafe Bar Restaurant0.7 km
- Urban Baristas0.8 km
- Best Kebab0.8 km
- Chill Grill1.0 km
- PFC Watney Market0.7 km
- + 39 more
Retailers - Other
103 nearby- Hussey Butchers0.5 km
- Mighty Fine Wines0.6 km
- P & J Bakers0.5 km
- Tower Bridge Food & Wine0.6 km
- Tower Pharmacy0.5 km
- + 98 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Dockside Hotel Kitchen0.7 km
- Travelodge Restaurant0.7 km
- Holiday Inn London Restaurant0.8 km
- Qbic Hotel Ltd0.9 km
- Premier Inn London City Restaurant (Aldgate)0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shadwell0.4 km
- Wapping0.7 km
- Rotherhithe1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Shadwell Rail Station0.4 km
- Shadwell DLR Station0.4 km
- Shadwell DLR Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E1W2AZ · Data under Open Government Licence