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Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe

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About

Shadwell Basin and Ratcliffe form a distinct area in Tower Hamlets, centered around the historic Shadwell Basin, a former dock now used for watersports and leisure. The basin connects to the Thames and is surrounded by a mix of residential developments and green spaces. Nearby, the Ratcliffe area features a blend of older housing estates and newer apartment buildings, reflecting the area's industrial past and ongoing regeneration.

The area is well-connected, with Shadwell DLR and Overground stations providing links to central London and Canary Wharf. Local amenities include pubs, cafes, and small shops, catering to a mix of long-term residents and newcomers. The nearby King Edward Memorial Park offers riverside views and open space, while the Limehouse Cut canal provides walking and cycling routes. The area retains a working-class character while adapting to modern urban development.

Area overview

On average Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe is £68,700 per year. There are 2 schools in Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
36.4%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe Population
8,620
Population density
16,554 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
3,338
38.72%
British
1,727
20.03%
Other White
1,248
14.48%
African
385
4.47%
Indian
339
3.93%
Total population: 8,621

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,204
35.91%
Owns with a mortgage
609
18.16%
Other social rented
573
17.09%
Social rents from council
467
13.93%
Owns outright
302
9.01%
Total households: 3,353

Property prices in Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 in Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe 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 Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats52£520,000
Terraced2£808,000

10 years median price trend in Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe.

All postcodes in Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe

E10JQ

Caroline Street

E148DH

Narrow Street

E149HS

Branch Road

E12PJ

James Voller Way

E148DL

Narrow Street

E148EA

Horseferry Road

E1W3DB

Brodlove Lane

E1W3BB

Redcastle Close

E10AR

Lukin Street

E10BL

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe

E12PW

Martha Street

E12QN

Cornwall Street

E147JH

Bekesbourne Street

E148DS

Commercial Road

E1W3AJ

Schoolhouse Lane

E1W3BP

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe

E1W3ER

Barnardo Street

E10AX

Sutton Street

E1W3WE

Jardine Road

E10BY

Sage Street

E12QE

Cornwall Street

E1W3AB

Glasshouse Fields

E1W3AD

Glasshouse Fields

E1W3HS

Cranford Street

E1W3QZ

Garnet Street

E1W3SR

Glamis Road

E10JH

Pitsea Street

E147JU

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe

E147JX

Branch Road

E1W3DH

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe

E1W3RY

Garnet Street

E10AS

Sutton Street

E10DD

Sage Street

E12QG

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe

E147JE

Bekesbourne Street

E1W3EN

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe

E10LT

Barnardo Street

E148DY

Horseferry Road

E148DZ

Horseferry Road

E1W3ET

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe

E10BH

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe

E1W3EP

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe

E1W3HB

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe

E10AU

Sutton Street

E10DE

Dellow Street

E10DW

Dellow Street

E147LB

Commercial Road

E1W3HY

Glasshouse Fields

Data Sources

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