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Spitalfields & Banglatown

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About

Spitalfields & Banglatown is a ward in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, known for its mix of historic and contemporary influences. The area includes Spitalfields, with its Georgian architecture and famous market, alongside Banglatown, a hub for the Bangladeshi community. Brick Lane, a central thoroughfare, is lined with curry houses, vintage shops, and street art, reflecting the ward's cultural blend.

The ward has a strong industrial past, tied to the textile trade, and today it attracts visitors for its food, markets, and nightlife. Residential areas feature a mix of social housing and modern developments, with a population that includes long-standing communities and newer arrivals. The area is well-connected, with Liverpool Street station nearby, making it a busy part of East London.

Area overview

On average Spitalfields & Banglatown has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 385 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Spitalfields & Banglatown is £59,790 per year. There are 8 schools in Spitalfields & Banglatown: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
385
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
31.2%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Spitalfields & Banglatown Population
13,340
Population density
14,640 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
5,625
42.15%
Other White
2,300
17.24%
British
2,202
16.5%
African
437
3.27%
Chinese
431
3.23%
Total population: 13,344

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,055
40.63%
Other social rented
1,163
22.99%
Owns with a mortgage
646
12.77%
Social rents from council
544
10.76%
Owns outright
404
7.99%
Total households: 5,058

Property prices in Spitalfields & Banglatown

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £592,500 in Spitalfields & Banglatown area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,000 up to £3,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Spitalfields & Banglatown 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 Spitalfields & Banglatown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats57£530,000
Terraced8£905,000

10 years median price trend in Spitalfields & Banglatown

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spitalfields & Banglatown.

Data Sources

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