E1W 3AD is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.4km from Arbour in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Shadwell ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E1W 3AD is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. Average age 28 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E1W 3AD are sourced from Output Area E00183779 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E1W 3AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E1W 3AD.
458
28
£ 68,700 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E1W 3AD has a significant social housing presence — 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 28-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 3AD. The average age is 27.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E1W 3AD is moderate at 74 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
Bishop Challoner Boys' School
Bishop Challoner Girls' School
Marion Richardson Primary School
St Mary and St Michael Primary School
Blue Gate Fields Infants' School
Blue Gate Fields Junior School
Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School
Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Co-operative0.6 km
- Halai general stores0.6 km
- Docklands Food & Wine0.4 km
- Euro Halal Cash & Carry Locksley1.0 km
- Excel Wines & Spirits0.9 km
- + 62 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Prospect of Whitby0.5 km
- Old salt quay0.8 km
- White Swan0.5 km
- Prince Regent0.8 km
- The Crown0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Yun hai restaurant0.6 km
- Il Bianco0.9 km
- Anchor Cafe1.0 km
- Basilico0.6 km
- Cafe Mimoza0.4 km
- + 53 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Thameside youth hostel0.7 km
- Dockside Hotel Kitchen0.5 km
- Holiday Inn London Restaurant0.9 km
- The Express by Holiday Inn Bar0.2 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Arigato Sushi,Hamachi Sushi,Yummy Pasta,Noodles Bowl,Isha's Sumo Sushi0.4 km
- Bubblewrap0.3 km
- Fodal Mile End, Gadani0.9 km
- Kar Woo0.9 km
- Mario's Pizza1.0 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Limehouse0.5 km
- Shadwell0.7 km
- Wapping1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: E1W3AD · Data under Open Government Licence