Postcode report
Is E1W 1PW a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About E1W 1PW: area rating, property, schools and local change
E1W 1PW is a postcode in St Katharine's & Wapping, Tower Hamlets, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near E1W 1PW, then scores the surrounding small area 69/100 - top 19% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around E1W 1PW are local prosperity and schools and education, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for E1W 1PW is based on Tower Hamlets 026 Census 2021. It covers 8,964 residents, 15,462 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 31, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 26% owner-occupied, 48% privately rented, 24% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near E1W 1PW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the E1W postcode district. The latest median sold price is £405k from 24 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near E1W 1PW can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near E1W 1PW by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around E1W 1PW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 32 HMO licences, 26 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about E1W 1PW
Is E1W 1PW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 69/100 (top 19% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near E1W 1PW?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near E1W 1PW?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near E1W 1PW?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for E1W 1PW?
LocaleIQ matched E1W 1PW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in E1W 1PW?
The latest median sold price is £405k based on 24 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around E1W 1PW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 32 HMO licences, 26 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.