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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£391,250
Price per sq ft£511
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£303K – £431K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £391,250 (about £511 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
Flats31£370,000£503

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£499£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

E10AR

Cable Street

E10DF

Solander Gardens

E10DZ

Coburg Dwellings

E10EF

Devonport Street

E1W3DT

Brodlove Lane

E12PF

James Voller Way

E10AU

Sutton Street

E1W3DY

Brodlove Lane

E12QJ

Shadwell Gardens

E10BL

Cable Street

E10EE

Tarbert Walk

E10AH

Cable Street

E1W3BP

Shadwell

E10EW

School Mews

E10AZ

Tarling Street

E12PE

Tarling Street

E12LS

Rampart Street

E12FF

Cornwall Street