Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

TORRINGTON PLACE, E1W 2UY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TORRINGTON PLACE, E1W 2UY.

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Population

209

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 71,000 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E1W 2UY 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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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. E1W 2UY's 50% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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E1W 2UY is a well-regarded residential area on Torrington Place, 0.3km from London Docks with Wapping in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within St Katharine's & Wapping ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

For renters and young professionals, E1W 2UY offers 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £671k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 2UY are sourced from Output Area E00021598 (shared with 11 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 2UY. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.1%
Asian / British Asian14.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed10.6%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 560,000

5 sales · Mean £ 585,200

Terraced

£ 829,500

3 sales · Mean £ 793,166

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

Crime around E1W 2UY is above average at 102 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.

Anti-social behaviour195
Shoplifting187
Violence and sexual offences174
Other theft114
Burglary96

school Local Schools

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Hermitage Primary School

Good316 pupils0.1 km
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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.6 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 pupils0.7 km
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St Michael's Catholic College

Outstanding918 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good0.8 km
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Blue Gate Fields Junior School

Outstanding356 pupils0.8 km
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Blue Gate Fields Infants' School

Good350 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

78 nearby
  • Berner Shop0.9 km
  • Bigland Grocers & Meat Ltd0.9 km
  • Cannon Halal0.9 km
  • Chapel Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Quality Foods (London) Ltd0.9 km
  • + 73 more
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Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • The Black Horse1.0 km
  • The Oliver Conquest1.0 km
  • The gregorian0.9 km
  • Dickens Inn0.6 km
  • Prospect of Whitby0.9 km
  • + 30 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

119 nearby
  • Bento Bab0.8 km
  • Cannon Fried Grill and PIzza0.9 km
  • Get Stuff3d0.9 km
  • Halal Restaurant1.0 km
  • Hermanos Coffee Roasters0.9 km
  • + 114 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Tian Tian Markets1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Secrets of Calcutta0.9 km
  • Bermondsey tandoori balti hse0.8 km
  • Fireaway pizza0.8 km
  • Fish bar0.8 km
  • Novilho de ouro0.8 km
  • + 31 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Banqueting Kitchen/Brasserie/Gallery0.7 km
  • Tower Suites - Blue Orchid Hotel1.0 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Leonardo Royal Hotel Tower Bridge Restaurant0.9 km
  • Premier Inn Restaurant/Bar0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wapping0.5 km
  • Shadwell0.7 km
  • Rotherhithe0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Wapping Pier0.3 km
  • Wapping Pier0.3 km