Postcode E1 1JX is located in a major urban area, within the Whitechapel ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Aldgate area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 223.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aldgate is £77,943 per year. The nearest station is Whitechapel, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Allen Gardens.
Aldgate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,212 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Aldgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 223.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Aldgate is £77,943 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 36 ft away from E1 1JX.
Aldgate near E1 1JX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Whitechapel located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Whitechapel | District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Overground | Walking directions to Whitechapel |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Aldgate East | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Aldgate East |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Aldgate | Circle, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Aldgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Allen Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Allen Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Altab Ali Park | Small | Walking directions to Altab Ali Park |
| 0.3 mi | Christ Church Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to Christ Church Churchyard |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £1,110,000 | £709 |
| Flats | 76 | £525,000 | £740 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 1JX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2026 | Flat 3, 2, Mears Close, London, E1 1AS | Flats | Leasehold | £425,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Flat 4, Evelyn House, Greatorex Street, London, E1 5NW | Flats | Leasehold | £380,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2026 | 7, Carillon Court, 41, Greatorex Street, London, E1 5EN | Flats | Leasehold | £332,500 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 45, Carillon Court, 41, Greatorex Street, London, E1 5EN | Flats | Leasehold | £468,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 42, Carillon Court, 41, Greatorex Street, London, E1 5EN | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 |
In the E1 1JX postcode area, located within Aldgate, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 1JX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 4 Fieldgate Street, London, E1 1ES | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Shell Select | 139-149 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1DT | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 45 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1DU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Best Star One Food and Wine | 23 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1DU | Walking directions to Best Star One Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Zara's Corner | 20 Spelman Street, London, E1 5LQ | Walking directions to Zara's Corner |
Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E1 1JX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Abulkashem Helal
Whitechapel - Elected 7 May 2026
Kamrul Hussain
Whitechapel - Elected 7 May 2026
Shafi Ahmed
Whitechapel - Elected 7 May 2026
Rushanara Ali
Bethnal Green and Stepney - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E1 1JX records about 224 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around E1 1JX in Aldgate is £537,500 (about £740 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E1 1JX, including Al-Mizan School (Good), London East Academy (Good) and Date Palm Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E1 1JX is Whitechapel in TfL zone 2, about 511 m away, serving the District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City and Overground lines.
E1 1JX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,212 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E1 1JX is Rushanara Ali (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Abulkashem Helal (Aspire), Kamrul Hussain (Aspire) and Shafi Ahmed (Aspire).