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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 average crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 49.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shadwell is £67,024 per year. There are 6 schools in Shadwell: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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
49.7%
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

Median price£400,000
Price per sq ft£548
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£310K – £455K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £548 per square foot) in Shadwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £214,000 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced3£605,000£732
Flats30£376,250£527

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shadwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shadwell.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£427,500
2017£372,000£910,000
2018£363,500£375,000
2019£370,000£448,000
2020£385,000£727,500
2021£427,500£586,240
2022£438,500£730,000
2023£387,000£569,000
2024£403,750£825,000
2025£385,000£592,000
2026£400,000£590,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shadwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shadwell.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£665
2017£620£744
2018£585
2019£484£468
2020£579£709
2021£665£548
2022£613£585
2023£555£603
2024£532£661
2025£581£486
2026£506£682
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shadwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shadwell 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Shadwell ward.

Local councillors

Mohammad Harun Miah

Shadwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Rabina Khan

Shadwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

All postcodesin Shadwell

E10BA

Tarling Street

E12QX

Watney Market

E10JG

Caroline Street

E10BB

Sutton Street

E12FB

Commercial Road

E10JS

Edward Mann Close East

E1W3EP

Shadwell

E1W3DZ

Brodlove Lane

E12NH

Tillman Street

E12BE

Sly Street

E147JD

Commercial Road

E10LN

Barnardo Gardens

E12PA

Martha Street

E1W3HG

Glasshouse Fields

E10LS

Commercial Road

E12EX

Commercial Road

E10BW

Dellow Street

E12PW

Spencer Way

E12JT

Commercial Road

E147JH

Ratcliffe Lane

E12LF

Shadwell

E10JR

Edward Mann Close West

E10AD

Tarling Street

E10HY

Commercial Road

E10AA

Lukin Street

E1W3ER

Cable Street

E1W3AF

Shadwell

E10LT

Barnardo Street

E12PN

Spencer Way

E10EL

Devonport Street

E12NT

Bigland Street

E10DB

Montpelier Place

E12FD

Flintlock Close

E10BN

Lukin Street

E12PD

Tarling Street

E12QE

Watney Street

E12QQ

Shadwell Gardens

E10FE

Caroline Street

E1W3DA

Brodlove Lane

E10DE

Dellow Street

E1W3AB

Glasshouse Fields

E10AN

Cable Street

E148DS

Commercial Road

E10DS

Shadwell

E1W3DX

Brodlove Lane

E10AX

Sutton Street

E12PJ

James Voller Way

E1W3EA

Brodlove Lane

E1W3AH

Schoolhouse Lane

E10AE

Cable Street

E10DG

Hawksmoor Mews

E12NN

Chapman Street

E10DR

Cable Street

E12FE

Barnett Street

E10BH

Cannon Street Road

E12QD

Watney Street

E12NF

Walburgh Street

E10JJ

Pitsea Street

E10DW

Solander Gardens

E1W3AP

Elf Row

E10BS

Bewley Street

E12NJ

Walburgh Street

E1W3AG

Cable Street

E1W3DQ

Redcastle Close

E1W3EF

Glamis Place

E12PH

Chapman Street

E10JH

Pitsea Street

E147JE

Bekesbourne Street

E10JQ

Pitsea Street

E10BY

Sage Street

E10BP

Dellow Street

E10HS

Ratcliffe Cross Street

E1W3HY

Glasshouse Fields

E10BU

Lowood Street

E12PL

Bigland Street

E10AL

Cable Street

E10HR

Boulcott Street

E1W3AJ

Schoolhouse Lane

E10BZ

Sage Street

E12QH

Shadwell Gardens

E12PR

Commercial Road

E12QS

Deancross Street

E10AW

Cable Street

E10FG

Caroline Street

E10LH

Albert Gardens

E10DY

King David Lane

E12QB

Shadwell

E10FH

Caroline Street

E1W3HN

Shadwell

E10LE

Bower Street

E10DD

Sage Street

E1W3HP

Glasshouse Fields

E12QN

Cornwall Street

E1W3DR

Cable Street

E1W3AE

Glasshouse Fields

E10LW

Barnardo Gardens

E10BF

Tarling Street

E10BT

Bewley Street

E1W3EH

Elf Row

E12BF

Chapman Street