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E1 0LA

Commercial Road

Stepney Green

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Overview

Postcode E1 0LA is located in a major urban area, within the Stepney Green ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Stepney Green area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stepney Green is £57,438 per year. The nearest station is Shadwell, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Stepney Green Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
72%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Stepney Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,838 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Stepney Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

72%

Approximately 72.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Stepney Green is £57,438 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 97 ft away from E1 0LA.

Flood risk

No risk

Stepney Green near E1 0LA 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E1 0LA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Shadwell

DLR, Overground

Walking directions to Shadwell
0.5 mi

2

Whitechapel

District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Overground

Walking directions to Whitechapel
0.6 mi

2

Limehouse

C2C, DLR

Walking directions to Limehouse

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E1 0LA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStepney Green ParkMediumWalking directions to Stepney Green Park
0.4 miStepney Green GardensMediumWalking directions to Stepney Green Gardens
0.4 miKing Edward Memorial ParkMediumWalking directions to King Edward Memorial Park

Area Profile

Population
220
Population density
8,898 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
27.11(+1%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.78(-30%)
Drugs
8.44(+36%)
Vehicle crime
6.67(-29%)
Other theft
5.78(-49%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
78
35.62%
British
53
24.2%
Other White
24
10.96%
African
13
5.94%
Caribbean
7
3.2%
Total population: 219

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
85
44.04%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
29.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
10.36%
Level 3 (A level)
11
5.7%
Apprenticeship
9
4.66%
Total 16+ residents: 193

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
74
56.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
16.67%
Social rents from council
21
15.91%
Owns outright
8
6.06%
Owns with a mortgage
5
3.79%
Total households: 132

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.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 0LA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 0LA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Feb 202610, Sutton Street, London, E1 0BBTerracedFreehold£575,000
01 Sept 202512, Sutton Street, London, E1 0BBTerracedFreehold£700,000
18 Aug 2025Flat 2, 300, Commercial Road, London, E1 2PYFlatsLeasehold£382,500
27 Jun 2025Flat 3, 300, Commercial Road, London, E1 2PYFlatsLeasehold£370,000
02 Sept 2025Flat 9, Athlone House, Sidney Street, London, E1 3EJFlatsLeasehold£450,000

Schools

In the E1 0LA postcode area, located within Stepney Green, there are 8 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E1 0LA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt Mary and St Michael Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miSecondaryBishop Challoner Catholic SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableLondon Islamic SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E1 0LA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miNowrin Stores349 Commercial Road, London, E1 2PSWalking directions to Nowrin Stores
0.1 miBrit BazarCommercial Road, Tower Hamlets, E1 2PYWalking directions to Brit Bazar
0.1 miSainsbury's Local327-329 Commercial Road, London, E1 2PSWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miKushiara Cash & Carry313-317 Commercial Road, London, E1 2PSWalking directions to Kushiara Cash & Carry
0.1 miRupa Food Supermarket2 Brayford Square, London, E1 0SGWalking directions to Rupa Food Supermarket

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 councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Abdul Wahid Ali

Stepney Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Sabina Akhtar

Stepney Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

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
WardStepney GreenE05009334
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stepney GreenE02000879
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 016BE01004287
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E1 0LA

Is E1 0LA (Stepney Green) safe?

The area around E1 0LA records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near E1 0LA?

The median sale price around E1 0LA in Stepney Green is £425,000 (about £671 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E1 0LA?

There are 20 schools close to E1 0LA, including St Mary and St Michael Primary School (Good), Bishop Challoner Catholic School (Good) and London Islamic School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E1 0LA?

The closest station to E1 0LA is Shadwell in TfL zone 2, about 442 m away, serving the DLR and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around E1 0LA?

E1 0LA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,838 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E1 0LA (Stepney Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E1 0LA is Rushanara Ali (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Abdul Wahid Ali (Aspire) and Sabina Akhtar (Aspire).