Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

WAPPING HIGH STREET, E1W 3NH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAPPING HIGH STREET, E1W 3NH.

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Population

190

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 96,600 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E1W 3NH 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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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. E1W 3NH's low deprivation rank, 56% ownership, and £960k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £960k.

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E1W 3NH is a well-regarded residential area on Wapping High Street, 0.3km from London Docks with Wapping in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within St Katharine's & Wapping ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

For families considering a move, E1W 3NH represents a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £960k.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 3NH are sourced from Output Area E00021601 (shared with 13 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 3NH. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.4%
Asian / British Asian15.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed10.9%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 900,000

11 sales · Mean £ 916,545

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E1W 3NH is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour163
Violence and sexual offences132
Burglary49
Other theft35
Vehicle crime33

school Local Schools

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St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.2 km
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Blue Gate Fields Junior School

Outstanding356 pupils0.6 km
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Blue Gate Fields Infants' School

Good350 pupils0.6 km
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Albion Primary School

Outstanding448 pupils0.7 km
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Hermitage Primary School

Good316 pupils0.7 km
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Bigland Green Primary School

Outstanding496 pupils0.8 km
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Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good145 pupils0.9 km
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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

63 nearby
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • Bigland Grocers & Meat Ltd0.8 km
  • Boots1.0 km
  • Chapel Pharmacy1.0 km
  • D M B Chemist0.9 km
  • + 58 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Prospect of Whitby0.3 km
  • Slug & Lettuce0.4 km
  • Old salt quay0.5 km
  • The angel at rotherhithe0.6 km
  • The brunel0.5 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • Yun hai restaurant0.8 km
  • Cafe Rouge0.4 km
  • Il Bianco0.3 km
  • Pret A Manger1.0 km
  • Pumblechook's0.9 km
  • + 57 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Shanraj Limited0.6 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Dockside Hotel Kitchen0.8 km
  • Thameside youth hostel0.6 km
  • The Express by Holiday Inn Bar1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Chill Grill1.0 km
  • Secrets of Calcutta1.0 km
  • Albion fish bar0.7 km
  • Spice PFC & Grill0.7 km
  • Watney Caffe Italia Ltd0.8 km
  • + 23 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wapping0.2 km
  • Rotherhithe0.5 km
  • Shadwell0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Wapping Rail Station0.1 km