Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

E1W 3RL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E1W 3RL.

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Population

357

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 71,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British30.3%
Asian / British Asian60.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

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.

Anti-social behaviour182
Violence and sexual offences160
Other theft100
Burglary69
Theft from the person44

school Local Schools

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St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.2 km
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Blue Gate Fields Infants' School

Good350 pupils0.5 km
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Blue Gate Fields Junior School

Outstanding356 pupils0.5 km
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Hermitage Primary School

Good316 pupils0.5 km
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Bigland Green Primary School

Outstanding496 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.7 km
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Albion Primary School

Outstanding448 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary and St Michael Primary School

Good438 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
fastfood

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
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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

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