E1W 3RE is a mixed residential area on Penang 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £338k.
Census 2021 statistics for E1W 3RE are sourced from Output Area E00183793 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENANG STREET, E1W 3RE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENANG STREET, E1W 3RE.
207
36
£ 71,000 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E1W 3RE 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
Cultural diversity defines E1W 3RE — 51% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E1W 3RE. The average age is 35.8. 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
Terraced
£ 338,000
2 sales · Mean £ 338,000
Flat
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E1W 3RE is moderate at 76 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 Infants' School
Blue Gate Fields Junior School
Hermitage Primary School
Bigland Green Primary School
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
St Mary and St Michael Primary School
Albion Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Hussey Butchers0.2 km
- Mighty Fine Wines0.5 km
- P & J Bakers0.2 km
- Tower Bridge Food & Wine0.5 km
- Tower Pharmacy0.2 km
- + 68 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Thameside youth hostel0.8 km
- Holiday Inn London Restaurant1.0 km
- Dockside Hotel Kitchen0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Old salt quay0.6 km
- The angel at rotherhithe0.7 km
- The brunel0.7 km
- The mayflower0.6 km
- Captain Kidd0.5 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Accent catering ltd0.8 km
- Sands film studio & pic library0.7 km
- Simplicity restaurant0.7 km
- Il Toscano10.4 km
- Lola Hospitality Limited0.4 km
- + 77 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
- Shanraj Limited0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Sushi Daily0.7 km
- Wapping Fish Bar0.2 km
- Banoful0.8 km
- Chilli Legend, Little Dragon and Lucky Star, VM Food0.6 km
- Smashed It, Hungry Dragon0.8 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wapping0.3 km
- Shadwell0.5 km
- Rotherhithe0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Wapping Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E1W3RE · Data under Open Government Licence