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About

Stepney Green ward covers a compact residential area directly east of the City of London. It is characterised by a dense mix of Victorian and Georgian terraced housing, alongside modern apartment developments and several large social housing estates. The ward includes a significant portion of the historic Mile End Road, a major thoroughfare lined with local shops and services. A central green space, Stepney Green itself, provides a focal point amidst the urban landscape.

The area has a strong institutional presence, including the main campus of Queen Mary University of London and the Royal London Hospital. This creates a constant flow of students and medical staff. The historic St. Dunstan's Church, dating back to the 10th century, stands as a landmark in the middle of a roundabout, surrounded by traffic. Local life is anchored by the weekly market on Watney Street, offering fresh produce and household goods.

Area overview

On average Stepney Green has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 176 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 46.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stepney Green is £59,604 per year. There are 3 schools in Stepney Green: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Stepney Green is home to around 12,342 people, with a population density of about 19,042 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
176
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
46.2%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Stepney Green Population
12,342
Population density
19,042 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.63(+111%)
Anti-social behaviour
65.14(+143%)
Other theft
19.93(+74%)
Drugs
15.64(+152%)
Theft from the person
15.15(+62%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
6,403
51.87%
British
2,340
18.96%
Other White
1,054
8.54%
African
572
4.63%
Other
310
2.51%
Total population: 12,344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,615
37.14%
No qualifications
2,263
23.25%
Level 3 (A level)
1,480
15.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,011
10.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
817
8.39%
Total 16+ residents: 9,733

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,146
26.91%
Other social rented
1,053
24.72%
Social rents from council
1,029
24.16%
Owns with a mortgage
522
12.26%
Owns outright
367
8.62%
Total households: 4,259

Property prices in Stepney Green

Median price£425,000
Price per sq ft£671
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£384K – £529K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £671 per square foot) in Stepney Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,000 up to £1,235,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stepney Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced8£840,500£644
Flats27£415,000£671

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stepney Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stepney Green.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£417,500£321,000
2017£415,000£841,000
2018£392,500£720,000
2019£377,500£740,000
2020£410,000£862,000
2021£400,000£850,000
2022£420,000£765,000
2023£390,000£787,500
2024£396,250£721,000
2025£400,000£665,000
2026£420,000£840,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stepney Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stepney Green.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£629£445
2017£670£755
2018£636£690
2019£502£737
2020£703£835
2021£636£697
2022£753£752
2023£622£699
2024£552£712
2025£646£700
2026£671£565
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stepney Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stepney Green 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 Stepney Green ward.

Local councillors

Abdul Wahid Ali

Stepney Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Sabina Akhtar

Stepney Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Frequently asked questions about Stepney Green

Is Stepney Green safe?

Stepney Green records about 176 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Stepney Green?

The median sale price in Stepney Green is £425,000 (about £671 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Stepney Green?

Stepney Green has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Stepney Green?

Stepney Green scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Stepney Green sits around rank 4,509 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Stepney Green?

The average household income in Stepney Green is around £59,604 per year, and 46% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Stepney Green?

Stepney Green is represented by 2 elected councillors: Abdul Wahid Ali (Aspire) and Sabina Akhtar (Aspire).

All postcodesin Stepney Green

E13DD

Ashfield Street

E13HG

Jubilee Street

E10SD

Clearbrook Way

E13HR

Stepney Way

E13AS

Oleary Square

E13HZ

Wickham Close

E13AP

O'Leary Square

E10QW

Aylward Street

E13BG

Stepney Way

E13HW

Smithy Street

E13JX

Stepney Green

E13JR

Ewhurst Close

E13JT

Roland Mews

E13JB

Beveridge Mews

E10PN

Cornwood Drive

E10PZ

East Arbour Street

E10SA

Clearbrook Way

E12EL

Erlich Cottages

E10SB

Clearbrook Way

E13HN

Smithy Street

E13LL

Stepney Green

E10FB

East Arbour Street

E10HQ

Commercial Road

E10QB

Old Church Road

E10SQ

Summercourt Road

E13EZ

Stepney Way

E10QN

Head Street

E10NA

Bromley Street

E13JA

Hannibal Road

E10RG

Walter Terrace

E10SH

Arbour Square

E13JU

Stepney Green

E14EY

Assembly Passage

E13ER

Jubilee Street

E10RA

Westport Street

E12PS

Commercial Road

E13HB

Clark Street

E13GB

Stepney Way

E13ES

Clark Street

E13EJ

Sidney Street

E10PE

Jamaica Street

E10HA

Commercial Road

E13GA

Jubilee Street

E13LN

Stepney Green

E13BT

Trinity Mews

E10ET

West Arbour Street

E10HF

Commercial Road

E10LA

Commercial Road

E13DT

Jamaica Street

E10PG

Musbury Street

E13HT

Clark Street

E13HY

Jamaica Street

E13FU

Jubilee Street

E13HU

Jamaica Street

E13HA

Clark Street

E10PW

Cornwood Drive

E10NB

Bromley Street

E10ER

Aylward Street

E10PX

Cornwood Drive

E13HH

Stepney Way

E13HL

Stepney Way

E13AD

Adelina Grove

E10QJ

Seagrave Close

E10QD

Avis Square

E14UU

Mile End Road

E13BN

Jubilee Street

E13AR

Oleary Square

E13DW

Stepney Way

E13AY

Lindley Street

E13DE

Beveridge Mews

E12EQ

Miranda Close

E13EH

Jubilee Street

E13DS

Stepney Way

E10QQ

Dunelm Street

E13DY

Ashfield Yard

E14UX

Mile End Road

E13ED

Stepney Way

E13AT

Jubilee Street

E13DF

Copley Street

E13BL

Jubilee Street

E10PY

Cornwood Drive

E13HF

Jubilee Street

E10PR

Stepney Green

E10ES

West Arbour Street

E10PS

Arbour Square

E13AB

Adelina Grove

E10PF

Jamaica Street

E10QL

Seagrave Close

E13BQ

Stepney Way

E13NS

Clark Street

E10RH

Stepney Way

E12HJ

Newbold Cottages

E13DA

Tinsley Road

E14UT

Assembly Passage

E10RF

Chudleigh Street

E13EA

Stepney Way

E13JD

Hannibal Road

E13AQ

Redmans Road

E10PU

East Arbour Street

E10QG

Antill Terrace