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E1 1LU

Back Church Lane

Whitechapel

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Detailed insights for E1 1LU

Overview

Postcode E1 1LU 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aldgate is £77,943 per year. The nearest station is Aldgate East, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 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
109
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
27.1%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Aldgate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,817 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Aldgate has a high crime rate, with approximately 108.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.1%

Approximately 27.1% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Aldgate is £77,943 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E1 1LU.

Flood risk

No risk

Aldgate near E1 1LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Aldgate East located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E1 1LU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

Aldgate East

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Aldgate East
0.3 mi

1

Tower Gateway

DLR

Walking directions to Tower Gateway
0.4 mi

1

Aldgate

Circle, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Aldgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E1 1LU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt George's GardensSmallWalking directions to St George's Gardens
0.3 miSwedenborg GardensSmallWalking directions to Swedenborg Gardens
0.2 miAltab Ali ParkSmallWalking directions to Altab Ali Park

Area Profile

Population
511
Population density
19,467.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
54.25(+102%)
Violence and sexual offences
42.54(+37%)
Other theft
13.56(+19%)
Public order
12.33(+82%)
Vehicle crime
8.01(-15%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
217
42.22%
British
98
19.07%
Other White
91
17.7%
Other
15
2.92%
Chinese
12
2.33%
Total population: 514

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
248
57.27%
No qualifications
60
13.86%
Level 3 (A level)
54
12.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
9.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
4.85%
Total 16+ residents: 433

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
88
44.22%
Other social rented
46
23.12%
Owns with a mortgage
38
19.1%
Owns outright
11
5.53%
Social rents from council
8
4.02%
Total households: 199

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 1LU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 1LU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025Flat 41, 120, Gowers Walk, London, E1 8GGFlatsLeasehold£615,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 51, 120, Gowers Walk, London, E1 8GGFlatsLeasehold£625,000
23 Dec 2025126, Times Square, London, E1 8GFFlatsLeasehold£260,000
22 Oct 2025Flat 61, Chandlery House, 40, Gowers Walk, London, E1 8BHFlatsLeasehold£1,150,000
19 Mar 2025Flat 21, Chandlery House, 40, Gowers Walk, London, E1 8BHFlatsLeasehold£440,000

Schools

In the E1 1LU postcode area, located within Aldgate, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E1 1LU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHarry Gosling Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableOMG EducationOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 1LU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E1 1LU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTian Tian Market18 Piazza Walk, London, E1 8ZNWalking directions to Tian Tian Market
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalLeman Street, London, E1 8EJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miTesco ExpressLeman Street, London, E1 8PUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miCable News 'n' Mini Mart14 Cable Street, London, E1 8JGWalking directions to Cable News 'n' Mini Mart
0.1 miE1 Local58a Commercial Road, London, E1 1LPWalking directions to E1 Local

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 1LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Abulkashem Helal

Whitechapel - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Kamrul Hussain

Whitechapel - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Shafi Ahmed

Whitechapel - 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
WardWhitechapelE05009336
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)AldgateE02000884
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 021JE01035689
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E1 1LU

Is E1 1LU (Aldgate) safe?

The area around E1 1LU records about 109 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 1LU?

The median sale price around E1 1LU in Aldgate is £537,500 (about £740 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E1 1LU?

There are 20 schools close to E1 1LU, including Harry Gosling Primary School (Good), English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School (Good) and OMG Education. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E1 1LU?

The closest station to E1 1LU is Aldgate East in TfL zone 1, about 462 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E1 1LU?

E1 1LU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,817 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E1 1LU (Aldgate) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E1 1LU 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).