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.
WAPPING HIGH STREET, E1W 3NH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAPPING HIGH STREET, E1W 3NH.
190
42
£ 96,600 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School
Blue Gate Fields Junior School
Blue Gate Fields Infants' School
Albion Primary School
Hermitage Primary School
Bigland Green Primary School
Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Dockside Hotel Kitchen0.8 km
- Thameside youth hostel0.6 km
- The Express by Holiday Inn Bar1.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: E1W3NH · Data under Open Government Licence