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About

Columbia Road in Tower Hamlets is a narrow, cobbled street known for its weekly flower market. The area is lined with Victorian shops and independent businesses, many of which operate only on Sundays when the market is busiest. The market itself has been running since the 19th century, attracting crowds for its fresh flowers, plants, and garden accessories.

Surrounding streets feature a mix of residential housing and small cafes, with many converted warehouses and period buildings. The area has a strong community feel, with local artists and makers often selling their work alongside the market stalls. Despite its popularity, Columbia Road retains a quiet charm during weekdays when the market isn’t running.

Area overview

On average Columbia Road has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 174 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 43.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Columbia Road is £51,900 per year. There are 3 schools in Columbia Road: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
174
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
43.9%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Columbia Road Population
5,931
Population density
18,453.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,945
32.79%
Bangladeshi
1,637
27.6%
Other White
908
15.31%
African
318
5.36%
Other
173
2.92%
Total population: 5,931

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
687
27.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
664
26.31%
Other social rented
448
17.75%
Owns with a mortgage
324
12.84%
Owns outright
302
11.97%
Total households: 2,524

Property prices in Columbia Road

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £572,500 in Columbia Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £260,000 up to £1,440,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Columbia Road 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 Columbia Road over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats22£475,000
Terraced14£1,087,500

10 years median price trend in Columbia Road

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

All postcodes in Columbia Road

E27SA

Horatio Street

E27SE

Horatio Street

E27SQ

Columbia Road

E27BE

Wellington Row

E27EF

Redchurch Street

E27ER

Stamp Place

E27JN

Columbia Road

E27PN

Baroness Road

E27RN

Columbia Road

E27LS

Kirton Gardens

E27EH

Padbury Court

E27BS

Barnet Grove

E27EP

Columbia Road

E27FB

Baroness Road

E27LH

Columbia Road

E27LJ

Ducal Street

E27PA

Columbia Road

E27QA

Ravenscroft Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.