E1W 3EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Shadwell in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Shadwell ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E1W 3EA is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 89% 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.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for E1W 3EA are sourced from Output Area E00021654 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E1W 3EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E1W 3EA.
386
32
£ 46,600 /yr
43%
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 3EA has a significant social housing presence — 89% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-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 3EA. The average age is 31.5. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E1W 3EA is moderate at 60 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
Blue Gate Fields Infants' School
Blue Gate Fields Junior School
Bishop Challoner Boys' School
Bishop Challoner Girls' School
St Mary and St Michael Primary School
Marion Richardson Primary School
St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School
Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Co-operative0.7 km
- Hussey Butchers0.8 km
- P & J Bakers0.8 km
- Tower Pharmacy0.8 km
- Halai general stores0.6 km
- + 68 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Prospect of Whitby0.4 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.8 km
- Old salt quay0.7 km
- The mayflower1.0 km
- The Dockers Inn0.8 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- Yun hai restaurant0.6 km
- Cafe Rouge0.8 km
- Il Bianco0.7 km
- Basilico0.8 km
- Cafe Mimoza0.6 km
- + 64 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Thameside youth hostel0.7 km
- Dockside Hotel Kitchen0.4 km
- Holiday Inn London Restaurant0.8 km
- The Express by Holiday Inn Bar0.4 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Shanraj Limited0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Arigato Sushi,Hamachi Sushi,Yummy Pasta,Noodles Bowl,Isha's Sumo Sushi0.6 km
- Bubblewrap0.5 km
- Spice PFC & Grill0.5 km
- Watney Caffe Italia Ltd0.6 km
- Basilico0.8 km
- + 26 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shadwell0.6 km
- Limehouse0.7 km
- Wapping0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: E1W3EA · Data under Open Government Licence