E98 1NH is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.2km from St George in the East in Tower Hamlets. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Katharine's & Wapping ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
Within the E98 district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (78% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for E98 1NH are sourced from Output Area E00183738 (shared with 102 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E98 1NH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E98 1NH.
184
31
£ 71,000 /yr
85%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E98 1NH 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
With 85% economic activity and an average age of 31, E98 1NH is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E98 1NH. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E98 1NH is above average at 91 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 Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Hermitage Primary School
Harry Gosling Primary School
Bigland Green Primary School
St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
Blue Gate Fields Junior School
Blue Gate Fields Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Doubletree By Hilton0.9 km
- Qbic Hotel Ltd0.9 km
- Citizen M Hotel Restaurant0.9 km
- Travelodge Restaurant0.6 km
- Holiday Inn London Restaurant1.0 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
48 nearby- Dickens Inn0.5 km
- Prospect of Whitby0.9 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.3 km
- K-Town & Chik Box; Locked And Loaded0.9 km
- Champagne Route0.1 km
- + 43 more
Restaurant, Cafe
189 nearby- Savage Garden0.9 km
- Benugo0.6 km
- Cafe Rouge0.3 km
- Coronarium0.6 km
- Cote Brasserie0.7 km
- + 184 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Yo Yo Oriental Supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Kilikya's Cafe Bar Restaurant0.5 km
- Urban Baristas0.5 km
- Alauddin Sweets1.0 km
- Bubble Cream & Sweet0.7 km
- Black Sheep Coffee0.9 km
- + 40 more
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Ali's Pharmacy0.7 km
- Baldry News1.0 km
- Docklands General Store0.7 km
- Mas Bazar cold store0.8 km
- Mr Suhel Miah0.7 km
- + 82 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shadwell0.6 km
- Wapping0.7 km
- London1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: E981NH · Data under Open Government Licence