E1W 3HZ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.3km from St George in the East 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 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E1W 3HZ are sourced from Output Area E00184016 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E1W 3HZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E1W 3HZ.
240
28
£ 71,000 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E1W 3HZ 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.
Area Character
High employment, young population. E1W 3HZ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E1W 3HZ. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E1W 3HZ is moderate at 79 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
St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School
Blue Gate Fields Infants' School
Blue Gate Fields Junior School
Bigland Green Primary School
Hermitage Primary School
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Mulberry School for Girls
St Mary and St Michael Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Dickens Inn0.9 km
- Prospect of Whitby0.5 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.1 km
- The midnight apothecary0.8 km
- Champagne Route0.6 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
103 nearby- Cafe Rouge0.1 km
- Emilias Crafted Pasta0.9 km
- Honest Burgers0.9 km
- Il Bianco0.1 km
- Mala Restaurant & Wine Bar0.8 km
- + 98 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Kilikya's Cafe Bar Restaurant0.9 km
- Urban Baristas0.9 km
- Alauddin Sweets0.8 km
- Bubble Cream & Sweet0.6 km
- Spice Grill0.9 km
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Rotherhithe village0.9 km
- Time and talents food bank0.9 km
- Ali's Pharmacy0.4 km
- Baldry News0.8 km
- Docklands General Store0.4 km
- + 73 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Premier Inn Restaurant/Bar0.9 km
- Holiday Inn London Restaurant0.9 km
- Thameside youth hostel0.9 km
- Dockside Hotel Kitchen0.7 km
- Travelodge Restaurant0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shadwell0.3 km
- Wapping0.5 km
- Rotherhithe0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Shadwell Rail Station0.4 km
- Wapping Rail Station0.4 km
- Shadwell DLR Station0.4 km
- Shadwell DLR Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E1W3HZ · Data under Open Government Licence