Property profile

Flat 42, Ensign Street

Map showing Flat 4, 2, Ensign Street, London

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£455,000

Flats sold in Whitechapel

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold01 Jun 2006
£210,000Change since last sale: +£246,000 (+117%)
Annualised change
+3.9% per yearTower Hamlets annualised change (flats) since 2006: +2.6% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £740 per sq ft
£785 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£46 per sq ft (+6.2%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Whitechapel
£525,000Estimate vs local median: −£69,000 (−13%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1976-1982
Floor area54 m² / 581 sq ft
Rooms2 habitable / 2 heated
Floor level2
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection17 Jul 2018

Sales history

DatePriceChange
01 Jun 2006£210,000+29%
19 Nov 2003£162,500+63%
17 Sept 1998£99,995-

Local market

Property prices in Whitechapel

Median price£537,500
Price per sq ft£740
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£425K – £669K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £537,500 (about £740 per square foot) in Whitechapel area, with individual transactions ranging from £260,000 up to £1,450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whitechapel over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced4£1,110,000£709
Flats76£525,000£740

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whitechapel

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitechapel.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£618,000£615,000
2017£692,250£1,240,000
2018£818,300£800,000
2019£759,000£1,315,750
2020£635,000£760,000
2021£539,800£925,000
2022£543,360£1,080,000
2023£581,250£757,500
2024£500,000£850,000
2025£523,268£1,110,000
2026£489,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitechapel.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitechapel.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£902£1,190
2017£1,078£873
2018£1,227£695
2019£1,251£800
2020£1,038£831
2021£876£670
2022£927£744
2023£938£629
2024£725£693
2025£750£748
2026£740
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitechapel.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whitechapel in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 8JD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 8JD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Aug 2025Flat 2, 18, Ensign Street, London, E1 8JDFlatsLeasehold£925,000
24 Oct 2025Flat 22, Sapphire Court, 1, Ensign Street, London, E1 8JQFlatsLeasehold£475,000
13 Jun 20253 - 5, Dock Street, London, E1 8JNOtherFreehold£425,000
26 Feb 2026Flat 301, Luxe Tower, 12, Dock Street, London, E1 8QUFlatsLeasehold£410,000
19 Dec 2025Flat G01, Eastlight Apartments, 18, Dock Street, London, E1 8QWFlatsLeasehold£665,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
Flat 1, 2 Ensign Street, London, LondonLeasehold46 m²£236,000 (2006)
Flat 1, 8 Ensign Street, London-36 m²-
Flat 2, 2, Ensign Street, LondonLeasehold48 m²£467,500 (2016)
Flat 2, 8 Ensign Street, London-38 m²-
Flat 2, 18 Ensign Street, LondonLeasehold107 m²£925,000 (2025)
Flat 3, 2 Ensign Street, London, LondonLeasehold45 m²£105,995 (1998)
Flat 3, 8 Ensign Street, London-36 m²-
Flat 3, 18, Ensign Street, LondonLeasehold129 m²£277,000 (1998)
Flat 4, 8 Ensign Street, London-36 m²-
Flat 4, 18, Ensign Street, LondonLeasehold97 m²£622,000 (2013)

Area insights for E1 8JD

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Overview

Postcode E1 8JD is located in a major urban area, within the Whitechapel ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the St George in the East & Wapping North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in St George in the East & Wapping North is £82,123 per year. The nearest station is Tower Gateway, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is St George's Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

St George in the East & Wapping North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,182 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

St George in the East & Wapping North has a high crime rate, with approximately 105.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.7%

Approximately 11.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in St George in the East & Wapping North is £82,123 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 88 ft away from E1 8JD.

Flood risk

No risk

St George in the East & Wapping North near E1 8JD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Tower Gateway located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E1 8JD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

Tower Gateway

DLR

Walking directions to Tower Gateway
0.4 mi

1

Aldgate East

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Aldgate East
0.4 mi

1

Tower Hill

Circle, District

Walking directions to Tower Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E1 8JD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt George's GardensSmallWalking directions to St George's Gardens
0.2 miSwedenborg GardensSmallWalking directions to Swedenborg Gardens
0.4 miAltab Ali ParkSmallWalking directions to Altab Ali Park

Area Profile

Population
203
Population density
8,565.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
44.18(+64%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.25(-6%)
Other theft
17.31(+51%)
Burglary
14.33(+162%)
Shoplifting
13.13(+31%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
76
37.25%
British
43
21.08%
Other Asian
21
10.29%
Indian
13
6.37%
Chinese
8
3.92%
Total population: 204

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
154
79.79%
Level 3 (A level)
18
9.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
5.7%
No qualifications
7
3.63%
Other
3
1.55%
Total 16+ residents: 193

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
76
68.47%
Owns with a mortgage
12
10.81%
Other social rented
11
9.91%
Owns outright
5
4.5%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.7%
Total households: 111

Schools

In the E1 8JD postcode area, located within St George in the East & Wapping North, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E1 8JD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableOMG EducationOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 8JD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E1 8JD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCable News 'n' Mini Mart14 Cable Street, London, E1 8JGWalking directions to Cable News 'n' Mini Mart
0.1 miRoyal Mint Store1 Royal Mint Street, London, E1 8LSWalking directions to Royal Mint Store
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalThe Highway, London, E1W 2AQWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miStarry MartTower Hamlets, E1W 2ASWalking directions to Starry Mart
0.2 miCo-op Food77-101 The Highway, London, E1W 2BNWalking directions to Co-op Food