Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

SOVEREIGN CLOSE, E1W 3HW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOVEREIGN CLOSE, E1W 3HW.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 71,000 /yr

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Employed

76%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E1W 3HW 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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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. E1W 3HW combines 76% economic activity with a 28-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E1W 3HW is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Sovereign Close, 0.3km from Shadwell 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 92% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (69% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 3HW are sourced from Output Area E00184016 (shared with 23 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 3HW. The average age is 28.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.2%
Asian / British Asian16.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed16.5%

Economic Activity

76%Active
FT: 69%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 3HW is moderate at 62 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.

Violence and sexual offences284
Anti-social behaviour261
Other theft133
Theft from the person73
Burglary59

school Local Schools

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St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.3 km
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Blue Gate Fields Infants' School

Good350 pupils0.3 km
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Blue Gate Fields Junior School

Outstanding356 pupils0.3 km
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Bigland Green Primary School

Outstanding496 pupils0.4 km
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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.6 km
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Mulberry School for Girls

Outstanding1558 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary and St Michael Primary School

Good438 pupils0.6 km
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Hermitage Primary School

Good316 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

80 nearby
  • Royal Mint Store0.9 km
  • Bangla Sweets0.6 km
  • Halal Butchers & Fishmongers0.5 km
  • R A Cash & Carry Ltd0.4 km
  • Shalamar Halal Butchers0.6 km
  • + 75 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • The ship1.0 km
  • Moretown Belle0.7 km
  • Simmons0.9 km
  • Dog & Truck0.8 km
  • Hungerford Arms0.6 km
  • + 24 more
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Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Leaf and bean1.0 km
  • Sushi Daily0.7 km
  • Wapping Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Banoful0.6 km
  • Zia Lucia0.9 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Travelodge Restaurant1.0 km
  • Premier Inn Restaurant/Bar1.0 km
  • Thameside youth hostel0.9 km
  • Dockside Hotel Kitchen0.5 km
  • Holiday Inn London Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

97 nearby
  • Brazilian Snacks0.7 km
  • Cinnamon Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • Cirilo Filipino Kainan0.8 km
  • Dock Street Bar0.1 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.8 km
  • + 92 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Shanraj Limited0.3 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shadwell0.2 km
  • Wapping0.6 km
  • Rotherhithe0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Shadwell Rail Station0.3 km
  • Shadwell DLR Station0.3 km
  • Shadwell DLR Station0.3 km