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E1 0BL

Cable Street

Shadwell

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Detailed insights for E1 0BL

Overview

Postcode E1 0BL is located in a major urban area, within the Shadwell ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe is £78,816 per year. The nearest station is Shadwell, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Wapping Woods.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,604 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe is £78,816 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 197 ft away from E1 0BL.

Flood risk

No risk

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe near E1 0BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Shadwell located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E1 0BL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Shadwell

DLR, Overground

Walking directions to Shadwell
0.5 mi

2

Wapping

Overground

Walking directions to Wapping
0.6 mi

2

Whitechapel

District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Overground

Walking directions to Whitechapel

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E1 0BL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWapping WoodsSmallWalking directions to Wapping Woods
0.1 miSt George's GardensSmallWalking directions to St George's Gardens
0.2 miSwedenborg GardensSmallWalking directions to Swedenborg Gardens

Area Profile

Population
250
Population density
9,124.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.87(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.72(-27%)
Theft from the person
9.86(+5%)
Drugs
9.15(+48%)
Public order
5.63(-17%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
129
51.81%
Other White
48
19.28%
Bangladeshi
18
7.23%
African
6
2.41%
Arab
6
2.41%
Total population: 249

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
188
80%
Level 3 (A level)
24
10.21%
No qualifications
11
4.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
4
1.7%
Other
4
1.7%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
60
52.17%
Owns with a mortgage
29
25.22%
Other forms of private rent
12
10.43%
Owns outright
9
7.83%
Other social rented
4
3.48%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Shadwell

Median price£400,000
Price per sq ft£549
Sales (last 12 months)31
Typical range (middle 50%)£310K – £440K

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £549 per square foot) in Shadwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shadwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£652,500£767
Flats29£382,500£548

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shadwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shadwell.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£427,500
2017£372,000£910,000
2018£363,500£375,000
2019£370,000£448,000
2020£385,000£727,500
2021£427,500£586,240
2022£438,500£730,000
2023£387,000£569,000
2024£403,750£825,000
2025£388,750£592,000
2026£400,000£605,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shadwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shadwell.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£665
2017£620£744
2018£585
2019£484£468
2020£579£709
2021£665£548
2022£613£585
2023£555£603
2024£532£661
2025£585£486
2026£500£632
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shadwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 0BL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 0BL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jul 2025Flat 1, 198, Cable Street, London, E1 0BLFlatsLeasehold£590,000
03 Jun 2025224, Cable Street, London, E1 0BLOtherFreehold£12,000
26 Jun 2025Flat 31, Mulberry Court, 1, School Mews, London, E1 0EWFlatsLeasehold£690,000
24 Jun 2025Flat 29, Mulberry Court, 1, School Mews, London, E1 0EWFlatsLeasehold£695,000
27 Mar 20266, Hawksmoor Mews, London, E1 0DGTerracedFreehold£605,000

Schools

In the E1 0BL postcode area, located within Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E1 0BL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableJamiatul Ummah SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryBigland Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableButtercup Primary SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 0BL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E1 0BL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWapping Supermarket172 The Highway, London, E1W 3DDWalking directions to Wapping Supermarket
0.1 miLondis102-106 The Highway, London, E1W 2BXWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miSnack World115 Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LXWalking directions to Snack World
0.1 miVenus102-104 Watney Street, London, E1 2QEWalking directions to Venus
0.2 miQuality Food125-127 Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LXWalking directions to Quality Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district (2025-26).

Band A£1,170
Band B£1,365
Band C£1,560
Band D£1,755
Band E£2,144
Band F£2,534
Band G£2,924
Band H£3,509

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E1 0BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mohammad Harun Miah

Shadwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Rabina Khan

Shadwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Rushanara Ali

Bethnal Green and Stepney - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictTower HamletsE09000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyBethnal Green and StepneyE14001086
WardShadwellE05009332
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shadwell Basin & RatcliffeE02000888
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 025BE01004301
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E1 0BL

Is E1 0BL (Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe) safe?

The area around E1 0BL records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and drugs.

What is the average house price near E1 0BL?

The median sale price around E1 0BL in Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe is £400,000 (about £549 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E1 0BL?

There are 20 schools close to E1 0BL, including Jamiatul Ummah School (Good), Bigland Green Primary School (Outstanding) and Buttercup Primary School (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E1 0BL?

The closest station to E1 0BL is Shadwell in TfL zone 2, about 219 m away, serving the DLR and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around E1 0BL?

E1 0BL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,604 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E1 0BL (Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E1 0BL is Rushanara Ali (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Mohammad Harun Miah (Aspire) and Rabina Khan (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.