Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

PROSPECT PLACE, E1W 3TJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROSPECT PLACE, E1W 3TJ.

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Population

461

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 96,600 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E1W 3TJ 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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3/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

55% of E1W 3TJ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

E1W 3TJ is a sought-after residential area on Prospect Place, 0.2km from Shadwell in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within St Katharine's & Wapping ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

This is 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £624k.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 3TJ are sourced from Output Area E00021634 (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 3TJ. 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

White / British37.7%
Asian / British Asian55.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 625,000

23 sales · Mean £ 568,999

Terraced

£ 796,050

3 sales · Mean £ 673,016

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

E1W 3TJ has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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 behaviour155
Violence and sexual offences148
Burglary46
Other theft35
Vehicle crime29

school Local Schools

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St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.1 km
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Blue Gate Fields Infants' School

Good350 pupils0.4 km
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Blue Gate Fields Junior School

Outstanding356 pupils0.4 km
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Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good145 pupils0.7 km
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Bigland Green Primary School

Outstanding496 pupils0.8 km
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Albion Primary School

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

Good438 pupils0.8 km
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Bishop Challoner Boys' School

Requires Improvement566 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • Deli felice0.8 km
  • H`s cafe0.9 km
  • Cafe Des Amis0.8 km
  • Tondo Pizza0.8 km
  • Aroy, Hungry Buddha, Indian Butler, Mi Sushi1.0 km
  • + 61 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Shanraj Limited0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Lola's cupcakes1.0 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • NUGS0.7 km
  • St George-in-the-East Church Open Table0.6 km
  • + 23 more
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Retailers - Other

65 nearby
  • Happy families1.0 km
  • Bargain Bazar0.7 km
  • Best One Supermarket0.4 km
  • Cake Street0.9 km
  • Cannon Food Centre0.9 km
  • + 60 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Champagne Route0.9 km
  • Turners Old Star0.4 km
  • Studio Spaces Ltd0.6 km
  • Hungerford Arms0.9 km
  • Thomas Neale0.8 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Express by Holiday Inn Bar0.8 km
  • Thameside youth hostel0.5 km
  • Dockside Hotel Kitchen0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wapping0.4 km
  • Shadwell0.5 km
  • Rotherhithe0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Wapping Rail Station0.3 km