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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 100 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
8/10
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
37.73(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.29(+25%)
Other theft
9.71(-17%)
Drugs
9.41(+55%)
Public order
7.61(+14%)
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 29 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Shadwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,000 up to £1,010,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shadwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats27£420,000
Terraced2£529,000

10 years median price trend in Shadwell

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

All postcodes in Shadwell

E10DG

Hawksmoor Mews

E147JH

Ratcliffe Lane

E10AG

Poonah Street

E10AP

Cable Street

E10AZ

Tarling Street

E1W3AW

Brodlove Lane

E10BG

Oyster Row

E10JP

Stepney Causeway

E10AL

Cable Street

E12NF

Walburgh Street

E12NP

Morris Street

E10BE

Johnson Street

E10LL

Barnardo Street

E12PP

Shadwell

E147JQ

Bekesbourne Street

E1W3HJ

Shadwell

E10AA

Lukin Street

E12NE

Fenton Street

E12QJ

Shadwell Gardens

E10BF

Tarling Street

E12FF

Cornwall Street

E12FB

Commercial Road

E12NN

Chapman Street

E1W3AG

Cable Street

E1W3AH

Schoolhouse Lane

E1W3AP

Elf Row

E10AE

Cable Street

E10BQ

Johnson Street

E10DR

Cable Street

E10HX

Commercial Road

E10LQ

Commercial Road

E12NX

Commercial Road

E1W3DP

Shadwell

E10EG

Devonport Street

E12NR

Bigland Street

E12PH

Chapman Street

E1W3EA

Brodlove Lane

E10DY

King David Lane

E10FG

Shadwell

E10BP

Dellow Street

E10AJ

Cable Street

E10DN

Solander Gardens

E1W3EW

Cable Street

E12LH

Cannon Street Road

E1W3ED

Glamis Road

E1W3HN

Shadwell

E12ND

Bigland Street

E12PF

James Voller Way

E12PG

Martha Street

E12PR

Commercial Road

E1W3DA

Brodlove Lane

E1W3EL

Brodlove Lane

E12QA

Deancross Street

E10AN

Cable Street

E12PU

Tarling Street

E10BX

Sage Street

E12PA

Martha Street

E1W3HR

Heckford Street

E10BW

Dellow Street

E10EB

Hardinge Street

E12QB

Shadwell

E1W3DT

Brodlove Lane

E10JJ

Pitsea Street

E10JW

Stepney Causeway

E1W3DQ

Redcastle Close

E12QD

Watney Street

E12JY

Commercial Road

E12NW

Chapman Street

E1W3DE

Cable Street

E1W3EG

Glamis Road

E12NL

Tillman Street

E12PY

Commercial Road

E10BB

Sutton Street

E10EE

Tarbert Walk

E10EW

School Mews

E1W3HD

Brodlove Lane

E10DF

Solander Gardens

E10LB

Commercial Road

E12QU

Watney Street

E147JD

Commercial Road

E1W3HQ

Bere Street

E10EH

Juniper Street

E10JG

Caroline Street

E10LH

Albert Gardens

E12FA

Buross Street

E1W3EH

Elf Row

E1W3AF

Shadwell

E1W3DX

Brodlove Lane

E10FD

Ratcliffe Cross Street

E10JR

Edward Mann Close West

E10BU

Lowood Street

E10ED

Tarbert Walk

E10HR

Boulcott Street

E12QH

Shadwell Gardens

E10DA

Bewley Street

E10DU

Ronald Street

E10FH

Shadwell

E10LJ

Lipton Road

E12NG

Bigland Street

E12QS

Deancross Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.