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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 35 recent sales, the median property price is £400,150 in Shadwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £740,000.

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
Flats33£390,000
Terraced2£583,000

10 years median price trend in Shadwell

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

All postcodes in Shadwell

E10LW

Barnardo Gardens

E12PL

Bigland Street

E1W3EB

Glamis Road

E10DS

Shadwell

E10AT

Tarling Street

E10LS

Commercial Road

E12QF

Watney Street

E10DH

Angel Mews

E10FF

Caroline Street

E10HY

Commercial Road

E10JN

Commercial Road

E12PX

Martha Street

E1W3DR

Cable Street

E1W3HX

Glasshouse Fields

E1W3HP

Glasshouse Fields

E10AW

Cable Street

E10BT

Bewley Street

E10LD

Bower Street

E12QW

Cornwall Street

E1W3HG

Glasshouse Fields

E12EJ

Fulbourne Street

E10FE

Caroline Street

E10BZ

Sage Street

E10DQ

Devonport Street

E147JF

Ratcliffe Lane

E1W3EE

Glamis Road

E10BP

Dellow Street

E12ER

Martha Street

E10DZ

Coburg Dwellings

E10FP

Caroline Street

E12JT

Commercial Road

E12NH

Tillman Street

E12PN

Spencer Way

E1W3EJ

Glamis Place

E12BF

Chapman Street

E10HS

Ratcliffe Cross Street

E10AY

Sutton Street

E10EL

Devonport Street

E10DT

Ronald Street

E10JS

Edward Mann Close East

E10LP

Havering Street

E12LG

Kinder Street

E12QL

Shadwell Gardens

E1W3AE

Glasshouse Fields

E12NB

Commercial Road

E12NQ

Tillman Street

E12PE

Tarling Street

E12QQ

Shadwell Gardens

E1W3AX

Glasshouse Fields

E12FB

Commercial Road

E12FD

Flintlock Close

E12FE

Barnett Street

E10BN

Lukin Street

E1W3DW

Brodlove Lane

E10DG

Hawksmoor Mews

E10JQ

Pitsea Street

E12NJ

Walburgh Street

E12QR

Deancross Street

E12JP

Commercial Road

E10JL

Commercial Road

E12QP

Cornwall Street

E1W3BB

The Highway

E1W3DB

Brodlove Lane

E12PJ

James Voller Way

E10AQ

Johnson Street

E10AR

Cable Street

E10BL

Cable Street

E10EA

Devonport Street

E10LE

Bower Street

E12PW

Spencer Way

E12QN

Cornwall Street

E147JH

Ratcliffe Lane

E1W3AJ

Schoolhouse Lane

E1W3ER

Cable Street

E148DS

Commercial Road

E1W3BP

Shadwell

E10AX

Sutton Street

E12QX

Watney Market

E12JR

Commercial Road

E10AD

Tarling Street

E10BA

Tarling Street

E10BY

Sage Street

E10LN

Barnardo Gardens

E12QE

Watney Street

E1W3AB

Glasshouse Fields

E1W3HS

Cranford Street

E1W3AD

Glasshouse Fields

E12EX

Commercial Road

E1W3DZ

Brodlove Lane

E10DB

Montpelier Place

E10EF

Devonport Street

E12LS

Rampart Street

E12QZ

Hainton Close

E10JH

Pitsea Street

E1W3DU

Brodlove Lane

E10AS

Cable Street

E12QG

Shadwell Gardens

E1W3EF

Glamis Place

E147JE

Bekesbourne Street

E1W3EN

Shadwell

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.