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E1 0QW

Aylward Street

Stepney Green

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Overview

Postcode E1 0QW 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 high crime levels, with around 90.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% 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 Limehouse, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Stepney Green Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
46.6%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Stepney Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,969 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Stepney Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.6%

Approximately 46.6% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E1 0QW.

Flood risk

No risk

Stepney Green near E1 0QW 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 Limehouse located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E1 0QW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Limehouse

C2C, DLR

Walking directions to Limehouse
0.4 mi

2

Stepney Green

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Stepney Green
0.6 mi

2

Shadwell

DLR, Overground

Walking directions to Shadwell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E1 0QW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miStepney Green ParkMediumWalking directions to Stepney Green Park
0.3 miStepney Green GardensMediumWalking directions to Stepney Green Gardens
0.5 miKing Edward Memorial ParkMediumWalking directions to King Edward Memorial Park

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
15,294.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
71.35(+166%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.61(+8%)
Other theft
11.89(+4%)
Drugs
9.31(+50%)
Vehicle crime
8.79(-6%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
105
36.97%
Bangladeshi
100
35.21%
Other
12
4.23%
Other White
11
3.87%
Chinese
9
3.17%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
37.86%
No qualifications
49
20.16%
Level 3 (A level)
48
19.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
4.53%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
25
24.27%
Other social rented
23
22.33%
Owns outright
19
18.45%
Owns with a mortgage
19
18.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
13.59%
Total households: 103

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 0QW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 0QW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 20262, Senrab Street, London, E1 0QETerracedFreehold£875,000
25 Mar 2025Flat 2, 300, Stepney Way, London, E1 3DWFlatsLeasehold£615,000
21 Mar 2025Flat 1, 300, Stepney Way, London, E1 3DWFlatsLeasehold£615,000
30 Jan 2026Flat 5, Whittington Apartments, 46, East Arbour Street, London, E1 0EPFlatsLeasehold£550,000
19 Aug 2025Flat 20, Whittington Apartments, 46, East Arbour Street, London, E1 0EPFlatsLeasehold£350,000

Schools

In the E1 0QW postcode area, located within Stepney Green, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E1 0QW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryStepney All Saints Church of England Secondary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryMarion Richardson Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryBishop Challoner Catholic SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E1 0QW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBismillah Cash & Carry Ltd3-5 Westport Street, London, E1 0RAWalking directions to Bismillah Cash & Carry Ltd
0.2 miEast London Food Centre485 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HAWalking directions to East London Food Centre
0.2 miRupa Food Supermarket2 Brayford Square, London, E1 0SGWalking directions to Rupa Food Supermarket
0.2 miNew Classic Xpress575 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HJWalking directions to New Classic Xpress
0.2 miRayyan's502 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HYWalking directions to Rayyan's

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 0QW, 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 016CE01004289
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E1 0QW

Is E1 0QW (Stepney Green) safe?

The area around E1 0QW records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 0QW?

The median sale price around E1 0QW 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 0QW?

There are 20 schools close to E1 0QW, including Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School (Outstanding), Marion Richardson Primary School (Good) and Bishop Challoner Catholic School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E1 0QW?

The closest station to E1 0QW is Limehouse in TfL zone 2, about 583 m away, serving the C2C and DLR lines.

How deprived is the area around E1 0QW?

E1 0QW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,969 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E1 0QW 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).