Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

PRUSOM STREET, E1W 3NR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRUSOM STREET, E1W 3NR.

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Population

238

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 71,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E1W 3NR 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.

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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 61% of tenure in E1W 3NR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 15.7% year-on-year.

home £377,500 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E1W 3NR is a mixed residential area on Prusom 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 3NR is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £377k, up 15.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 3NR are sourced from Output Area E00021607 (shared with 14 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 3NR. 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

White / British34.0%
Asian / British Asian52.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 377,500

4 sales · Mean £ 374,250

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

Crime around E1W 3NR is moderate at 55 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 behaviour166
Violence and sexual offences123
Burglary60
Vehicle crime38
Other theft32

school Local Schools

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St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.3 km
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Hermitage Primary School

Good316 pupils0.5 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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Riverside Primary School

Outstanding299 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.8 km
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Bigland Green Primary School

Outstanding496 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

64 nearby
  • Jalaram supermarket ltd0.7 km
  • Neco's creperie1.0 km
  • River supermarket0.8 km
  • Campion & co0.7 km
  • One stop news0.9 km
  • + 59 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • Dan's catering1.0 km
  • Deli felice0.7 km
  • Erbil shawarma1.0 km
  • Flavours0.8 km
  • H`s cafe0.8 km
  • + 61 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Shanraj Limited0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Lola's cupcakes0.9 km
  • Bermondsey tandoori balti hse0.8 km
  • Fireaway pizza0.8 km
  • Fish bar0.8 km
  • Hachoo1.0 km
  • + 24 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Prospect of Whitby0.5 km
  • Slug & Lettuce0.3 km
  • The midnight apothecary0.5 km
  • Thomas Neale1.0 km
  • Champagne Route0.7 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Thameside youth hostel0.7 km
  • Dockside Hotel Kitchen0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wapping0.1 km
  • Rotherhithe0.5 km
  • Shadwell0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Wapping Rail Station0.1 km
  • Wapping Pier0.4 km
  • Wapping Pier0.5 km