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Shadwell North

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About

Shadwell North sits within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, defined by residential streets, small shops and stretches of former dockland. Shadwell Basin remains in the heart of the area, a pocket of open water edged by mooring rings and brick quays that recalls the neighbourhood's maritime past. Rows of Victorian terraces sit beside post-war estates, and local high streets host bakeries, independent grocers and cafés focused on everyday needs. Street names and pubs preserve links to seafaring trades and to the long history of people who worked on the river and in the docks.

The area has regular rail and light‑rail connections from Shadwell station and a network of bus routes that serve local journeys. Community centres, a handful of small galleries and social clubs provide meeting places for residents, while pocket parks and tree-lined streets offer outdoor space on short walks. Planning and housing projects along former industrial plots have changed parts of the skyline, but the basin, the quays and the pattern of narrow streets continue to give Shadwell North its local character.

Area overview

On average Shadwell North has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 53.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shadwell North is £55,447 per year. There are 4 schools in Shadwell North: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have excellent public transport connectivity. Shadwell North is home to around 7,054 people, with a population density of about 20,863.6 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
53.8%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Shadwell North Population
7,054
Population density
20,863.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.1(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.64(+3%)
Other theft
7.8(-32%)
Public order
6.52(-4%)
Vehicle crime
5.95(-36%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
3,860
54.71%
British
1,068
15.14%
Other White
624
8.84%
African
300
4.25%
Other
182
2.58%
Total population: 7,055

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,956
35.51%
No qualifications
1,332
24.18%
Level 3 (A level)
748
13.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
591
10.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
523
9.5%
Total 16+ residents: 5,508

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
849
35.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
601
25.14%
Social rents from council
477
19.95%
Owns with a mortgage
216
9.03%
Owns outright
145
6.06%
Total households: 2,391

Property prices in Shadwell North

Median price£360,000
Price per sq ft£503
Sales (last 12 months)18
Typical range (middle 50%)£281K – £400K

Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £503 per square foot) in Shadwell North area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shadwell North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£637,500£817
Flats16£337,500£495

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shadwell North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shadwell North.
YearFlats
2016£360,000
2017£354,444
2018£346,000
2019£357,000
2020£375,000
2021£328,750
2022£390,000
2023£377,500
2024£545,000
2025£365,000
2026£400,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shadwell North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shadwell North.
YearFlats
2016£565
2017£493
2018£638
2019£502
2020£531
2021£475
2022£549
2023£545
2024£532
2025£547
2026£488
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shadwell North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shadwell North in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.

Band A£1,225
Band B£1,429
Band C£1,634
Band D£1,838
Band E£2,246
Band F£2,655
Band G£3,063
Band H£3,676

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Shadwell North

Is Shadwell North safe?

Shadwell North records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Shadwell North?

The median sale price in Shadwell North is £360,000 (about £503 per square foot) based on 18 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Shadwell North?

Shadwell North has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good) and 2 secondary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Shadwell North?

Shadwell North scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Shadwell North sits around rank 3,040 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Shadwell North?

The average household income in Shadwell North is around £55,447 per year, and 54% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Shadwell North

E12QX

Watney Market

E1W3DY

Brodlove Lane

E10DQ

Devonport Street

E10LH

Albert Gardens

E12PL

Bigland Street

E12PD

Tarling Street

E1W3EG

Glamis Road

E10DS

Shadwell

E1W3EF

Glamis Place

E10JL

Commercial Road

E12PA

Martha Street

E12JT

Commercial Road

E12LA

Rampart Street

E10EL

Devonport Street

E10LJ

Lipton Road

E10BB

Sutton Street

E10DZ

Coburg Dwellings

E10EB

Hardinge Street

E10EF

Devonport Street

E10EG

Devonport Street

E12PP

Shadwell

E1W3DR

Cable Street

E10DP

Steels Lane

E12PU

Tarling Street

E1W3EB

Glamis Road

E1W3DT

Brodlove Lane

E10BF

Tarling Street

E10AG

Poonah Street

E1W3DQ

Redcastle Close

E10AW

Cable Street

E12NN

Chapman Street

E10LS

Commercial Road

E12QZ

Hainton Close

E12NR

Bigland Street

E10AF

Cable Street

E10BA

Tarling Street

E10BN

Lukin Street

E10BG

Oyster Row

E12LF

Shadwell

E12NB

Commercial Road

E10AT

Tarling Street

E1W3DE

Cable Street

E1W3EA

Brodlove Lane

E10JN

Commercial Road

E12FE

Barnett Street

E12QY

Watney Market

E10AY

Sutton Street

E12FB

Commercial Road

E10LQ

Commercial Road

E10LL

Barnardo Street

E1W3DU

Brodlove Lane

E10LP

Havering Street

E12LH

Cannon Street Road

E12NL

Tillman Street

E12BF

Chapman Street

E12FA

Buross Street

E1W3EL

Brodlove Lane

E12LS

Rampart Street

E10JJ

Pitsea Street

E10LW

Barnardo Gardens

E12PR

Commercial Road

E1W3EH

Elf Row

E12ND

Bigland Street

E1W3EE

Glamis Road

E1W3HT

The Highway

E10AQ

Johnson Street

E12NQ

Tillman Street

E12NE

Fenton Street

E12EX

Commercial Road

E1W3EJ

Glamis Place

E12QR

Deancross Street

E12FD

Flintlock Close

E12PE

Tarling Street

E12JY

Commercial Road

E12LG

Kinder Street

E10AA

Lukin Street

E10BQ

Johnson Street

E12QP

Cornwall Street

E12NG

Bigland Street

E12JP

Commercial Road

E12NT

Bigland Street

E10EA

Devonport Street

E10AD

Tarling Street

E10BD

Sutton Street

E12QS

Deancross Street

E12NX

Commercial Road

E12QU

Watney Street

E10LB

Commercial Road

E10BE

Johnson Street

E12NF

Walburgh Street

E12PY

Commercial Road

E12QA

Deancross Street

E10LD

Bower Street

E12QT

Morton Close

E1W3DP

Shadwell

E1W3DX

Brodlove Lane

E12NH

Tillman Street

E12BE

Sly Street

E10DB

Montpelier Place

E12NJ

Walburgh Street