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About

Shadwell ward is located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, covering an area along the north bank of the River Thames. It includes parts of the historic Docklands and is bordered by Limehouse to the west and Wapping to the east. The ward features a mix of residential and commercial spaces, with older housing estates alongside newer developments. Shadwell Overground station provides transport links, connecting the area to central London and beyond.

The local population reflects Tower Hamlets' varied demographics, with a blend of long-standing communities and newer residents. Shadwell Basin, a former dock, is now a leisure area with water sports facilities. The ward also has several schools, parks, and religious institutions serving its diverse community. While quieter than nearby areas like Whitechapel, Shadwell retains a distinct character shaped by its maritime history and ongoing urban changes.

Area overview

On average Shadwell has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 50.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Shadwell is £57,343 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
50%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 34 recent sales, the median property price is £432,500 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
Flats29£420,000
Terraced5£592,000

10 years median price trend in Shadwell

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

All postcodes in Shadwell

E10DS

Shadwell North

E10LS

Commercial Road

E10LW

Barnardo Street

E12PL

Bigland Street

E12QF

Watney Street

E1W3EB

Glamis Road

E10DH

Angel Mews

E10FF

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe

E10HY

Caroline Street

E10JN

Bower Street

E12PX

Martha Street

E1W3HP

Glasshouse Fields

E1W3DR

Shadwell North

E1W3HX

Glasshouse Fields

E10AW

Shadwell North

E10BT

Bewley Street

E10FE

Caroline Street

E10LD

Bower Street

E12EJ

Fulbourne Street

E12QW

Cornwall Street

E1W3HG

Glasshouse Fields

E10BZ

Sage Street

E10DQ

Commercial Road

E12ER

Martha Street

E147JF

Branch Road

E1W3EE

Glamis Road

E10DZ

Hardinge Street

E12BF

Chapman Street

E12JT

Commercial Road

E12NH

Tillman Street

E12PN

Spencer Way

E1W3EJ

Glamis Place

E10AY

Sutton Street

E10EL

Devonport Street

E10HS

Ratcliffe Cross Street

E10DT

Devonport Street

E10JS

Caroline Street

E10LP

Havering Street

E12LG

Kinder Street

E12QL

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe

E1W3AE

Glasshouse Fields

E12NB

Commercial Road

E10BN

Lukin Street

E12NQ

Tillman Street

E12FD

Flintlock Close

E12PE

Tarling Street

E12QQ

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe

E1W3AX

Glasshouse Fields

E1W3DW

Brodlove Lane

E10DG

Hawksmoor Mews

E10JL

Commercial Road

E10JQ

Caroline Street

E12JP

Commercial Road

E12NJ

Bigland Street

E12QR

Deancross Street

E12PJ

James Voller Way

E12QP

Cornwall Street

E1W3DB

Brodlove Lane

E1W3BB

Redcastle Close

E10LE

Bower Street

E10AQ

Johnson Street

E10AR

Lukin Street

E10BL

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe

E10EA

Devonport Street

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

E12JR

Commercial Road

E12QX

Commercial Road

E10AD

Deancross Street

E10BA

Tarling Street

E10BY

Sage Street

E10LN

Barnado Gardens

E12EX

Commercial Road

E12QE

Cornwall Street

E1W3AB

Glasshouse Fields

E1W3AD

Glasshouse Fields

E1W3DZ

Brodlove Lane

E1W3HS

Cranford Street

E10DB

Montpelier Place

E10EF

Barnardo Street

E12LS

Rampart Street

E12QZ

Hainton Close

E10JH

Pitsea Street

E1W3DU

Brodlove Lane

E10AS

Sutton Street

E10DD

Sage Street

E12QG

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe

E147JE

Bekesbourne Street

E1W3EF

Glamis Place

E1W3EN

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe

E10AH

Shadwell North

E10LT

Barnardo Street

E12PD

Martha Street

E1W3DY

Brodlove Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.