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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 100 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
8/10
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
37.73(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.29(+25%)
Other theft
9.71(-17%)
Drugs
9.41(+55%)
Public order
7.61(+14%)
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 29 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 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
Flats27£420,000
Terraced2£529,000

10 years median price trend in Shadwell

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

All postcodes in Shadwell

E1W3DY

Brodlove Lane

E10LT

Barnardo Street

E12PD

Tarling Street

E1W3EP

Shadwell

E1W3HB

Shadwell

E1W3HT

The Highway

E10BD

Sutton Street

E10BH

Cannon Street Road

E12BE

Sly Street

E10AF

Cable Street

E10DE

Dellow Street

E10DP

Steels Lane

E12FE

Barnett Street

E12LA

Rampart Street

E12LF

Shadwell

E10AU

Sutton Street

E10DW

Solander Gardens

E12NT

Bigland Street

E1W3HY

Glasshouse Fields

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.