E1W 3ST is a sought-after residential area on Wapping Wall, 0.3km from Shadwell in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within St Katharine's & Wapping ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
Within the E1W district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £625k.
Census 2021 statistics for E1W 3ST are sourced from Output Area E00021634 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WAPPING WALL, E1W 3ST House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAPPING WALL, E1W 3ST.
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£ 96,600 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E1W 3ST 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 3ST — 55% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E1W 3ST. The average age is 32.8. 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
Flat
£ 617,500
2 sales · Mean £ 617,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E1W 3ST is moderate at 54 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 Junior School
Blue Gate Fields Infants' School
Albion Primary School
Hermitage Primary School
Bigland Green Primary School
Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Mary and St Michael Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Jalaram supermarket ltd1.0 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
- Berner Shop1.0 km
- Bigland Grocers & Meat Ltd0.8 km
- Boots0.9 km
- + 62 more
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- Deli felice0.8 km
- H`s cafe0.9 km
- Cinnamon Coffee Shop0.3 km
- Dock Street Bar0.4 km
- Al-Ikhwaan0.9 km
- + 60 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Shanraj Limited0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Lola's cupcakes0.9 km
- Sushi Daily0.9 km
- Wapping Fish Bar0.3 km
- Banoful0.9 km
- Best Kebab0.9 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Moretown Belle1.0 km
- Prospect of Whitby0.2 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.4 km
- Mad George Tavern0.9 km
- Old salt quay0.5 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Dockside Hotel Kitchen0.7 km
- Thameside youth hostel0.6 km
- The Express by Holiday Inn Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wapping0.3 km
- Shadwell0.6 km
- Rotherhithe0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Wapping Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E1W3ST · Data under Open Government Licence