Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

NEWLANDS QUAY, E1W 3QZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWLANDS QUAY, E1W 3QZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

213

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 68,700 /yr

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Employed

76%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E1W 3QZ 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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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. E1W 3QZ combines 76% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. At £585k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise. Property prices are trending up 11.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E1W 3QZ is a safe, established residential area on Newlands Quay, 0.1km from Shadwell in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Shadwell 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 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (61% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £585k, up 11.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 3QZ are sourced from Output Area E00021648 (shared with 4 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 3QZ. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.5%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

76%Active
FT: 61%
Unemployed: 8%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 548,000

16 sales · Mean £ 569,437

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

Crime around E1W 3QZ is moderate at 50 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.

Violence and sexual offences214
Anti-social behaviour203
Other theft44
Public order42
Drugs41

school Local Schools

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Blue Gate Fields Infants' School

Good350 pupils0.2 km
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Blue Gate Fields Junior School

Outstanding356 pupils0.2 km
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St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.2 km
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Bigland Green Primary School

Outstanding496 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary and St Michael Primary School

Good438 pupils0.5 km
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Bishop Challoner Boys' School

Requires Improvement566 pupils0.6 km
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Bishop Challoner Girls' School

Good911 pupils0.6 km
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Mulberry School for Girls

Outstanding1558 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

82 nearby
  • Binta Newsagents0.7 km
  • Bangla Sweets0.7 km
  • Halal Butchers & Fishmongers0.5 km
  • Link Confectionary0.9 km
  • New Classic Xpress0.9 km
  • + 77 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Holiday Inn London Restaurant0.8 km
  • Thameside youth hostel0.7 km
  • The Express by Holiday Inn Bar0.7 km
  • Dockside Hotel Kitchen0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • The Peacock0.9 km
  • The ship1.0 km
  • Hungerford Arms0.7 km
  • Thomas Neale0.5 km
  • Moretown Belle1.0 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

81 nearby
  • Boba Me1.0 km
  • Cosy Coffee Cafe0.9 km
  • Donatella (Cafe) Ltd0.8 km
  • Momoland, Tendergreens, Nine Seas, Barclay Prime0.7 km
  • Kaleido0.7 km
  • + 76 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Smokin'Wok1.0 km
  • Limehouse Fried Chicken & Spice0.9 km
  • Leaf and bean0.9 km
  • The Hungry Cow0.9 km
  • Squid Markets0.3 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Shanraj Limited0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shadwell0.3 km
  • Wapping0.6 km
  • Rotherhithe0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Shadwell Rail Station0.3 km
  • Shadwell DLR Station0.3 km
  • Shadwell DLR Station0.3 km