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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

E10BD

Sutton Street

E10BH

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe

E12BE

Sly Street

E1W3EP

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe

E1W3HB

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe

E1W3HT

Shadwell North

E10AF

Johnson Street

E10AU

Sutton Street

E10DE

Dellow Street

E10DP

Commercial Road

E10DW

Dellow Street

E12FE

Barnett Street

E12LA

Flintlock Close

E12LF

Shadwell North

E12NT

Bigland Street

E1W3HY

Glasshouse Fields

Data Sources

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