E1W 3RL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 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 3RL is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. 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. 46% 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. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E1W 3RL are sourced from Output Area E00021597 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E1W 3RL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E1W 3RL.
357
32
£ 71,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E1W 3RL has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E1W 3RL. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E1W 3RL is moderate at 69 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
Albion Primary School
St Mary and St Michael Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Dickens Inn1.0 km
- Prospect of Whitby0.5 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.2 km
- Brown Bear1.0 km
- Sir Sydney Smith0.9 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
84 nearby- Yun hai restaurant1.0 km
- Cafe Rouge0.2 km
- Il Bianco0.1 km
- Mala Restaurant & Wine Bar0.9 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- + 79 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
- Shanraj Limited0.4 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Urban Baristas1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Leman's Coffee Shop1.0 km
- NUGS0.5 km
- St George-in-the-East Church Open Table0.4 km
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Binta Newsagents1.0 km
- St Pauls R C Church Hall0.5 km
- Bridge Express0.6 km
- Handy Stores0.7 km
- Londis0.6 km
- + 69 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Dockside Hotel Kitchen0.8 km
- Thameside youth hostel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wapping0.3 km
- Shadwell0.5 km
- Rotherhithe0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Wapping Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E1W3RL · Data under Open Government Licence