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About

Shadwell ward sits along the northern edge of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, bordering the Thames. The area is defined by its mix of dense residential streets and significant transport corridors, including The Highway. Its historical maritime connection remains evident in the geography and some older buildings, though the riverfront is now dominated by modern housing developments.

A key local landmark is the historic St. George's-in-the-East Church, with its distinctive surviving Hawksmoor spire rising above the surrounding estates. The area contains a notable community centre and the King Edward Memorial Park, providing green space along the river. Shadwell Overground station connects the ward directly to the London rail network.

Area overview

On average Shadwell has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 49.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shadwell is £66,971 per year. There are 7 schools in Shadwell: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. Shadwell is home to around 13,279 people, with a population density of about 20,659.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
49.6%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Shadwell Population
13,279
Population density
20,659.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.27(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.06(+23%)
Drugs
11.67(+88%)
Other theft
9.41(-18%)
Public order
7.98(+18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
7,070
53.26%
British
1,944
14.65%
Other White
1,187
8.94%
African
630
4.75%
Other
378
2.85%
Total population: 13,274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,891
37.88%
No qualifications
2,348
22.86%
Level 3 (A level)
1,365
13.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,096
10.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
935
9.1%
Total 16+ residents: 10,272

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,328
29.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,190
26.49%
Social rents from council
925
20.59%
Owns with a mortgage
536
11.93%
Owns outright
267
5.94%
Total households: 4,492

Property prices in Shadwell

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Shadwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shadwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats31£382,500£5,913
Terraced2£652,500£8,260

10 years median price trend in Shadwell

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

All postcodes in Shadwell

E147JF

Ratcliffe Lane

E1W3HD

Brodlove Lane

E12QU

Watney Street

E10FD

Ratcliffe Cross Street

E1W3EB

Glamis Road

E1W3DW

Brodlove Lane

E12QT

Morton Close

E12PG

Martha Street

E10AJ

Cable Street

E12QR

Deancross Street

E1W3DU

Brodlove Lane

E10EH

Juniper Street

E10DU

Ronald Street

E1W3DB

Brodlove Lane

E10EB

Hardinge Street

E12LA

Rampart Street

E10DQ

Devonport Street

E10AY

Sutton Street

E12JY

Commercial Road

E1W3HB

Shadwell

E12QY

Watney Market

E12QZ

Hainton Close

E1W3HT

The Highway

E1W3HJ

Shadwell

E12LG

Kinder Street

E1W3EG

Glamis Road

E1W3EW

Cable Street

E12NG

Bigland Street

E10DN

Solander Gardens

E1W3DP

Shadwell

E12NE

Fenton Street

E12ER

Martha Street

E10ED

Tarbert Walk

E12ND

Bigland Street

E12QG

Shadwell Gardens

E10AF

Cable Street

E1W3EE

Glamis Road

E10AT

Tarling Street

E12NB

Commercial Road

E1W3AX

Glasshouse Fields

E10DH

Angel Mews

E10BG

Oyster Row

E1W3HQ

Bere Street

E10AQ

Johnson Street

E1W3DE

Cable Street

E10JW

Stepney Causeway

E12PX

Martha Street

E10EG

Devonport Street

E1W3AD

Glasshouse Fields

E10JP

Stepney Causeway

E10LQ

Commercial Road

E12NQ

Tillman Street

E1W3HS

Cranford Street

E10BQ

Johnson Street

E12FA

Buross Street

E10HX

Commercial Road

E12NX

Commercial Road

E12PU

Tarling Street

E12QW

Cornwall Street

E10AS

Cable Street

E10AG

Poonah Street

E1W3HR

Heckford Street

E12PY

Commercial Road

E12QF

Watney Street

E12LH

Cannon Street Road

E10DA

Bewley Street

E10LL

Barnardo Street

E10DP

Steels Lane

E10LJ

Lipton Road

E10LD

Bower Street

E10JL

Commercial Road

E12QL

Shadwell Gardens

E1W3EL

Brodlove Lane

E12EJ

Fulbourne Street

E12NR

Bigland Street

E1W3EJ

Glamis Place

E10LB

Commercial Road

E10LP

Havering Street

E10FF

Caroline Street

E12QA

Deancross Street

E1W3AW

Brodlove Lane

E10BX

Sage Street

E147JQ

Bekesbourne Street

E1W3ED

Glamis Road

E12NP

Morris Street

E10BE

Johnson Street

E1W3HX

Glasshouse Fields

E10AP

Cable Street

E10FP

Caroline Street

E10JN

Commercial Road

E12NW

Chapman Street

E12JP

Commercial Road

E10BD

Sutton Street

E12NL

Tillman Street

E1W3EN

Shadwell

E12PP

Shadwell

E12QP

Cornwall Street

E10EA

Devonport Street

E1W3BB

The Highway

E10DT

Ronald Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.