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E1 1NU

Commercial Road

Whitechapel

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Overview

Postcode E1 1NU 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is St George's Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
62.7%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Aldgate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,378 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Aldgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

62.7%

Approximately 62.7% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from E1 1NU.

Flood risk

No risk

Aldgate near E1 1NU 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 1NU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

Aldgate East

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Aldgate East
0.4 mi

2

Whitechapel

District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Overground

Walking directions to Whitechapel
0.4 mi

2

Shadwell

DLR, Overground

Walking directions to Shadwell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E1 1NU
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
216
Population density
17,280 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.27(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.48(+28%)
Drugs
15.84(+155%)
Public order
15.38(+128%)
Other theft
12.58(+10%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
110
50%
Other White
31
14.09%
African
21
9.55%
British
19
8.64%
Other
8
3.64%
Total population: 220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
35.8%
No qualifications
43
26.54%
Level 3 (A level)
19
11.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
10.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
9.88%
Total 16+ residents: 162

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
46
45.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
32.35%
Social rents from council
18
17.65%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.96%
Owns outright
1
0.98%
Total households: 102

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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 1NU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 1NU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 2026Flat 35, Bernhard Baron House, 71, Henriques Street, London, E1 1LZFlatsLeasehold£325,000
27 Feb 2026Flat 63, Bernhard Baron House, 71, Henriques Street, London, E1 1LZFlatsLeasehold£360,000
05 Sept 2025Flat 74, Bernhard Baron House, 71, Henriques Street, London, E1 1LZFlatsLeasehold£545,000
15 Apr 2025Flat 26, Bernhard Baron House, 71, Henriques Street, London, E1 1LZFlatsLeasehold£500,000
22 Sept 2025Flat 102, Colefax Buildings, 23, Plumbers Row, London, E1 1EQFlatsLeasehold£525,000

Schools

In the E1 1NU postcode area, located within Aldgate, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E1 1NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryLondon Enterprise AcademyFree schools

Requires improvement

0.1 miPrimaryHarry Gosling Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableDate Palm PrimaryOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E1 1NU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCobra Food and Wine140 Commercial Road, London, E1 1NLWalking directions to Cobra Food and Wine
0.1 miE1 Local58a Commercial Road, London, E1 1LPWalking directions to E1 Local
0.1 miNilsa Supermarket3-7 Burslem Street, London, E1 2LLWalking directions to Nilsa Supermarket
0.1 miBangla Super Store44B Myrdle Street, London, E1 1EUWalking directions to Bangla Super Store
0.1 miSaima Newsagents18 New Road, London, E1 2AXWalking directions to Saima Newsagents

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 1NU, 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 021CE01004321
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E1 1NU

Is E1 1NU (Aldgate) safe?

The area around E1 1NU records about 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 1NU?

The median sale price around E1 1NU 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 1NU?

There are 20 schools close to E1 1NU, including London Enterprise Academy (Requires improvement), Harry Gosling Primary School (Good) and Date Palm Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E1 1NU?

The closest station to E1 1NU is Aldgate East in TfL zone 1, about 559 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E1 1NU?

E1 1NU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,378 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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