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About

Aldgate is a historic area in Tower Hamlets, located at the eastern edge of the City of London. It is known for its mix of old and new, with medieval landmarks like the remaining sections of the old city wall standing alongside modern office buildings. The area serves as a gateway between the financial district and East London, making it a busy transport hub with connections to the Underground and Overground networks.

The neighborhood has a strong cultural identity, shaped by its proximity to Whitechapel and Spitalfields. It features a blend of traditional pubs, contemporary cafes, and businesses catering to both locals and commuters. Aldgate is also home to several universities and creative spaces, adding to its lively atmosphere. The area’s history as a former Roman and medieval settlement is still visible in its street layout and architecture.

Area overview

On average Aldgate has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 172 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Aldgate is £60,700 per year. There are 12 schools in Aldgate: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
172
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
23.3%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

Aldgate Population
12,769
Population density
23,407.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
4,639
36.34%
Other White
2,338
18.32%
British
1,888
14.79%
Chinese
804
6.3%
Indian
523
4.1%
Total population: 12,764

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,676
52.33%
Other social rented
918
17.95%
Owns with a mortgage
469
9.17%
Social rents from council
372
7.27%
Owns outright
339
6.63%
Total households: 5,114

Property prices in Aldgate

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Aldgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Aldgate in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aldgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats57£545,000
Terraced5£850,000

10 years median price trend in Aldgate

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aldgate.

All postcodes in Aldgate

E11HQ

Myrdle Street

E11JH

Vine Court

E12AA

Newark Street

E18NN

Buckle Street

E17PH

Aldgate

E11QB

Christian Street

E11QN

Ponler Street

E12JH

Newark Street

E17PE

Assam Street

E18DZ

Camperdown Street

E18PJ

Aldgate

E18QE

Aldgate

E18QG

Aldgate

E18ZG

Aldgate

E11DH

Fieldgate Street

E11EJ

Coke Street

E11LB

Commercial Road

E11QH

Christian Street

E12AF

Nelson Street

E12AX

Aldgate

E12LR

Hessel Street

E18DW

South Tenter Street

E18EY

Hooper Street

E11AF

Back Church Lane

E11AG

Plumbers Row

E11FQ

Boyd Street

E11HP

Myrdle Street

E11LP

Back Church Lane

E18AY

Aldgate

E18EN

Braham Street

E18GJ

Hooper Street

E18QH

Aldgate

E11AB

Back Church Lane

E11HE

Nelson Street

E11LT

Back Church Lane

E11JW

Settles Street

E11LZ

Batty Street

E11RY

Christian Street

E17BU

Aldgate

E18PA

Aldgate

E18RJ

Aldgate

E11AN

Commercial Road

E11NB

Henriques Street

E11NG

Henriques Street

E11RT

Christian Street

E12DL

Nelson Street

E18PG

Aldgate

E18PL

Aldgate

E18ZN

Aldgate

E18FU

Aldgate

E11FE

Commercial Road

E11NY

Commercial Road

E11RX

Burslem Street

E12RB

Walden Street

E18AP

Aldgate

E18AZ

Aldgate

E18DA

Camperdown Street

E18NF

Aldgate

E18PE

Aldgate

E11DF

Assam Street

E11FJ

Commercial Road

E11FD

Aldgate

E11LR

Mitali Passage

E11QF

Aldgate

E12JL

Stepney Way

E18PX

Aldgate

E11DD

Commercial Road

E11EY

Myrdle Street

E11JN

Settles Street

E11PT

Boyd Street

E11PW

Fairclough Street

E11RF

Stutfield Street

E12AU

Ashfield Street

E12DA

Commercial Road

E18BL

Chamber Street

E18EU

Aldgate

E18GZ

Aldgate

E18HG

Aldgate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.