E1W 2RX is a sought-after residential area on Wapping Lane, 0.1km 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. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (72% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £500k, down 66.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E1W 2RX are sourced from Output Area E00021613 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WAPPING LANE, E1W 2RX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAPPING LANE, E1W 2RX.
181
36
£ 96,600 /yr
82%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E1W 2RX 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
No single demographic signal dominates E1W 2RX — age 36, 40% ownership, 58% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £500k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 66.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E1W 2RX. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 485,000
27 sales · Mean £ 593,935
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E1W 2RX is moderate at 51 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.
school Local Schools
St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School
Hermitage Primary School
Albion Primary School
Blue Gate Fields Junior School
Blue Gate Fields Infants' School
Riverside Primary School
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
St Michael's Catholic College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Jalaram supermarket ltd0.7 km
- Neco's creperie0.9 km
- Odeon1.0 km
- River supermarket0.8 km
- Simmi stores0.9 km
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The gregorian1.0 km
- Prospect of Whitby0.5 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.4 km
- Studio Spaces Ltd0.6 km
- The midnight apothecary0.4 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Buzz bingo1.0 km
- Dan's catering0.9 km
- Deli felice0.6 km
- Erbil shawarma0.9 km
- Flavours0.8 km
- + 54 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
- Shanraj Limited0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Lola's cupcakes0.8 km
- Bermondsey tandoori balti hse0.8 km
- Fireaway pizza0.8 km
- Fish bar0.8 km
- Hachoo0.9 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Dockside Hotel Kitchen1.0 km
- Thameside youth hostel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wapping0.1 km
- Rotherhithe0.4 km
- Shadwell0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Wapping Rail Station0.1 km
- Wapping Pier0.4 km
- Wapping Pier0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E1W2RX · Data under Open Government Licence