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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

All postcodesin Stepney Green

E12FH

Bromehead Road

E10RE

Chudleigh Street

E13DH

Diggon Street

E13EN

Jubilee Street

E13AU

Lindley Street

E13EL

Sidney Street

E10SG

Brayford Square

E13AE

Adelina Grove

E13EF

Stepney Way

E10NU

Lighterman Mews

E10QA

Old Church Road

E13BH

Lindley Street

E10PP

Arbour Square

E10EP

East Arbour Street

E10PD

Jamaica Street

E13LP

Stepney Green

E10PB

Aylward Street

E13BJ

Jubilee Street

E13JH

Dunstan Houses

E14GL

Mile End Road

E14UY

Mile End Road

E13EP

Sidney Square

E13LJ

Stepney Green

E10PQ

West Arbour Street

E13BS

Jubilee Street

E13DG

Bromley Street

E13DP

Stepney Way

E10RB

Chudleigh Street

E14UN

Mile End Road

E13EB

Jubilee Street

E13LW

Stepney Green

E10PJ

Musbury Street

E10RD

Chudleigh Street

E10RJ

Walter Terrace

E13BD

Wolsey Street

E13EG

Jubilee Street

E10QH

Dunelm Street

E13AG

Redmans Road

E12PQ

Bromehead Street

E10SF

Clovelly Way

E13HQ

Stepney Way

E13JG

Cressy Place

E13EW

Newbold Cottages

E13HJ

Stepney Way

E10HJ

Commercial Road

E10NX

Tottan Terrace

E13JE

Hannibal Road

E13EQ

Jubilee Street

E10QF

Senrab Street

E13LE

Stepney Green

E13BW

Smithy Street

E13DU

Magri Walk

E13HP

Smithy Street

E13JQ

Cressy Court

E12HR

Sidney Street

E13JF

Hannibal Road

E12GD

Stepney Green

E13BE

Stepney Way

E13EY

Jubilee Street

E13HD

Clark Street

E13BP

Jubilee Street

E13AZ

Callaghan Cottages

E13AA

Adelina Grove

E13HE

Jubilee Street

E13EU

Clark Street

E13EE

Jubilee Street

E14GQ

Assembly Passage

E13DB

Redmans Road

E10NG

Belgrave Street

E13FB

Fulneck Place

E13ET

Clark Street

E13HS

Clark Street

E13BB

Sidney Street

E13EX

Ashfield Street

E10PH

Exmouth Street

E13DX

Stepney Way

E13JJ

Stepney Green

E13AL

Lindley Street

E10RQ

Chudleigh Street

E10PL

Musbury Street

E13BA

Lindley Street

E13DR

Wellesley Street

E13BX

Adelina Grove

E10SE

Clovelly Way

E13FF

Hannibal Road

E13BY

Foundry Place

E10PT

Arbour Square

E13AH

Ashfield Street

E10QE

Senrab Street

E12EY

Sidney Square