Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

E1W 2PA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E1W 2PA.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 96,600 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E1W 2PA 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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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. E1W 2PA spans multiple life stages — average age 33, 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 2PA is a well-regarded residential area located 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 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 2PA are sourced from Output Area E00021610 (shared with 27 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 2PA. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.3%
Asian / British Asian27.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed11.3%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around E1W 2PA is moderate at 61 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 behaviour172
Violence and sexual offences122
Burglary59
Vehicle crime33
Other theft29

school Local Schools

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Hermitage Primary School

Good316 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.6 km
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Riverside Primary School

Outstanding299 pupils0.6 km
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St Michael's Catholic College

Outstanding918 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good0.8 km
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Albion Primary School

Outstanding448 pupils0.8 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good481 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • Bigland Grocers & Meat Ltd1.0 km
  • Chapel Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Quality Foods (London) Ltd1.0 km
  • Savera Bakery & Sweet Centre1.0 km
  • Jalaram supermarket ltd0.6 km
  • + 63 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

97 nearby
  • Cannon Fried Grill and PIzza1.0 km
  • Get Stuff3d0.9 km
  • MgGrill1.0 km
  • Original Al Ikhwan Grill & Restaurant1.0 km
  • Shah's Halal Food0.9 km
  • + 92 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Secrets of Calcutta1.0 km
  • Bermondsey tandoori balti hse0.7 km
  • Fireaway pizza0.7 km
  • Fish bar0.7 km
  • Novilho de ouro0.7 km
  • + 26 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • The gregorian0.8 km
  • Dickens Inn0.7 km
  • Prospect of Whitby0.8 km
  • Slug & Lettuce0.3 km
  • The ship0.7 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
  • Shanraj Limited0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Banqueting Kitchen/Brasserie/Gallery0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wapping0.3 km
  • Rotherhithe0.6 km
  • Shadwell0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Wapping Pier0.2 km
  • Wapping Pier0.2 km
  • Wapping Rail Station0.4 km