E1W 3NL is a safe, established residential area on Clegg Street, 0.2km from London Docks with Wapping in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within St Katharine's & Wapping ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E1W 3NL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% 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.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £435k.
Census 2021 statistics for E1W 3NL are sourced from Output Area E00021607 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLEGG STREET, E1W 3NL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLEGG STREET, E1W 3NL.
238
36
£ 71,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E1W 3NL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E1W 3NL has a significant social housing presence — 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E1W 3NL. The average age is 36.3. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 435,000
3 sales · Mean £ 435,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E1W 3NL is moderate at 54 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
Hermitage Primary School
Blue Gate Fields Junior School
Blue Gate Fields Infants' School
Albion Primary School
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Riverside Primary School
Bigland Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Prospect of Whitby0.5 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.3 km
- Studio Spaces Ltd0.6 km
- Moretown Belle0.8 km
- Old salt quay0.6 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Yun hai restaurant0.9 km
- Cafe Rouge0.3 km
- Il Bianco0.3 km
- Mala Restaurant & Wine Bar0.9 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
- Shanraj Limited0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- St Pauls R C Church Hall0.6 km
- Bridge Express0.7 km
- Handy Stores0.7 km
- Londis0.7 km
- Mr Oliur Rahman0.7 km
- + 58 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- NUGS0.6 km
- St George-in-the-East Church Open Table0.6 km
- Sushi & Teppanyaki Hse,Fiamma Pizza,Hong Long,The Green Leaf (Thai)0.8 km
- TheFoodCourt1.0 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Dockside Hotel Kitchen0.9 km
- Thameside youth hostel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wapping0.2 km
- Rotherhithe0.5 km
- Shadwell0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Wapping Rail Station0.1 km
- Wapping Pier0.5 km
- Wapping Pier0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E1W3NL · Data under Open Government Licence