Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

E1W 3HY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E1W 3HY.

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Population

224

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 68,700 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 83% social renting, E1W 3HY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

E1W 3HY is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.3km from Arbour in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Shadwell ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E1W 3HY is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 83% 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 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 3HY are sourced from Output Area E00167224 (shared with 6 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 3HY. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British18.7%
Asian / British Asian54.8%
Black / African / Caribbean15.5%
Other / Mixed11.0%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 6%
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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 3HY is moderate at 63 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 offences269
Anti-social behaviour238
Drugs91
Burglary57
Other theft57

school Local Schools

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Bishop Challoner Boys' School

Requires Improvement566 pupils0.3 km
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Bishop Challoner Girls' School

Good911 pupils0.3 km
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Marion Richardson Primary School

Good449 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary and St Michael Primary School

Good438 pupils0.5 km
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Blue Gate Fields Junior School

Outstanding356 pupils0.5 km
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Blue Gate Fields Infants' School

Good350 pupils0.5 km
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Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School

Outstanding1480 pupils0.6 km
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Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good145 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

69 nearby
  • P & J Bakers1.0 km
  • Co-operative0.6 km
  • Docklands Food & Wine0.4 km
  • Excel Wines & Spirits1.0 km
  • Lime Store0.5 km
  • + 64 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Thameside youth hostel0.8 km
  • Dockside Hotel Kitchen0.5 km
  • Holiday Inn London Restaurant0.8 km
  • The Express by Holiday Inn Bar0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Old salt quay0.8 km
  • The Dockers Inn1.0 km
  • Prospect of Whitby0.5 km
  • Prince Regent0.8 km
  • The Crown0.7 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

59 nearby
  • Cinnamon Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • Dock Street Bar0.9 km
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • Ruyam Turkish Restaurant0.8 km
  • Yun hai restaurant0.6 km
  • + 54 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Wapping Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Basilico0.7 km
  • Docklands Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Hung Tou0.4 km
  • Pasha Peri Peri, Gourmet Burgers & Pizza0.5 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Limehouse0.5 km
  • Shadwell0.7 km
  • Wapping1.1 km