Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

E1W 9LE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E1W 9LE.

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Population

388

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 50,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E1W 9LE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

74% of homes in E1W 9LE are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

E1W 9LE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Royal Hospital in Tower Hamlets. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Stepney Green ward and the Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.

The people who live in E1W 9LE are typical of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The predominance of young residents (average age 27) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 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 above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for E1W 9LE are sourced from Output Area E00021761 (shared with 899 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 9LE. The average age is 27.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British39.6%
Asian / British Asian44.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed10.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime around E1W 9LE is above average at 124 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences534
Anti-social behaviour445
Theft from the person196
Other theft193
Public order193

school Local Schools

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Swanlea School

Outstanding1257 pupils0.2 km
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Stepney Park Primary School

Good852 pupils0.4 km
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Stewart Headlam Primary School

Good268 pupils0.5 km
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Wapping High School

Good362 pupils0.5 km
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Osmani Primary School

Good442 pupils0.5 km
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Kobi Nazrul Primary School

Good234 pupils0.5 km
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Mulberry School for Girls

Outstanding1558 pupils0.5 km
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Thomas Buxton Primary School

Outstanding437 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Travelodge London Bethnal Green Restaurant0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn London Restaurant0.4 km
  • Hub by Premier Inn Restaurant0.9 km
  • Dockside Hotel Kitchen0.8 km
  • Qbic Hotel Ltd0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Marquis Of Cornwallis0.9 km
  • The Peacock0.9 km
  • White Hart0.9 km
  • The Griff Inn Bar & Kitchen0.4 km
  • Castle0.9 km
  • + 30 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

289 nearby
  • Indian Masala0.9 km
  • Mamma Maria's Pizzeria,Chotpoti Lounge,Tango Ice Blast,Desserts Haven1.0 km
  • Pizza Point & INS Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • S & R J Kelly0.9 km
  • Starbucks0.8 km
  • + 284 more
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Takeaway Shop

73 nearby
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.8 km
  • Delhi & Co0.9 km
  • Lucky Tea0.6 km
  • Smokin'Wok0.5 km
  • Bismillah Hotel0.4 km
  • + 68 more
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Retailers - Other

194 nearby
  • Binta Newsagents0.4 km
  • Nisa Local1.0 km
  • One Sooq0.5 km
  • Mr Sheikh Mizanur Rahman0.7 km
  • Mr Ustar Ali0.7 km
  • + 189 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tian Tian Markets1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whitechapel0.2 km
  • Bethnal Green0.6 km
  • Shadwell0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitechapel Rail Station0.1 km
  • Whitechapel Underground Station0.1 km
  • Whitechapel Underground Station0.1 km
  • Whitechapel Underground Station0.1 km
  • Whitechapel Underground Station0.2 km