Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

WAPPING HIGH STREET, E1W 2NE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAPPING HIGH STREET, E1W 2NE.

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

203

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 96,600 /yr

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Employed

77%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E1W 2NE 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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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. E1W 2NE spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

E1W 2NE is a well-regarded residential area on Wapping High Street, 0.2km from London Docks with Wapping in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within St Katharine's & Wapping ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.2M.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 2NE are sourced from Output Area E00021615 (shared with 10 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 2NE. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.9%
Asian / British Asian12.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed8.9%

Economic Activity

77%Active
FT: 64%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 1,173,750

1 sales · Mean £ 1,173,750

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

Crime around E1W 2NE is moderate at 71 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour179
Violence and sexual offences152
Burglary62
Vehicle crime35
Bicycle theft29

school Local Schools

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Hermitage Primary School

Good316 pupils0.4 km
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Riverside Primary School

Outstanding299 pupils0.5 km
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St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.6 km
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St Michael's Catholic College

Outstanding918 pupils0.6 km
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Albion Primary School

Outstanding448 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good0.8 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good481 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • St Pauls R C Church Hall0.9 km
  • Bridge Express1.0 km
  • Londis1.0 km
  • Mr Oliur Rahman1.0 km
  • Sweets & Snacks1.0 km
  • + 55 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Studio Spaces Ltd0.7 km
  • All bar one0.9 km
  • Dean swift0.9 km
  • Old salt quay0.8 km
  • The angel at rotherhithe0.3 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

74 nearby
  • Chocolate Ice Cafe0.7 km
  • Fried and Grilled Restaurant1.0 km
  • McDonalds0.7 km
  • The Gentlemen Baristas Roastery1.0 km
  • Wiltons Music Hall1.0 km
  • + 69 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • NUGS0.7 km
  • St George-in-the-East Church Open Table0.8 km
  • Sushi & Teppanyaki Hse,Fiamma Pizza,Hong Long,The Green Leaf (Thai)0.9 km
  • Kilikya's Cafe Bar Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Thameside youth hostel1.0 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wapping0.3 km
  • Rotherhithe0.5 km
  • Canada Water0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Wapping Pier0.2 km
  • Wapping Pier0.2 km
  • Wapping Rail Station0.3 km