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E1 1PF

Forbes Street

Whitechapel

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Overview

Postcode E1 1PF 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 low crime levels, with around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
50.8%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Aldgate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,853 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Aldgate has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50.8%

Approximately 50.8% 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.

Income level

6/10

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

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 312 ft away from E1 1PF.

Flood risk

No risk

Aldgate near E1 1PF 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 1PF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

Aldgate East

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Aldgate East
0.4 mi

1

Tower Gateway

DLR

Walking directions to Tower Gateway
0.4 mi

2

Shadwell

DLR, Overground

Walking directions to Shadwell

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
401
Population density
26,315.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
39.51(+47%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.16(-51%)
Drugs
5.59(-10%)
Other theft
4.79(-58%)
Public order
3.59(-47%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
260
65.66%
British
33
8.33%
Other White
30
7.58%
Indian
11
2.78%
African
10
2.53%
Total population: 396

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
35.35%
No qualifications
85
25.68%
Level 3 (A level)
63
19.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
8.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
7.55%
Total 16+ residents: 331

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
61
46.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
28.03%
Owns outright
14
10.61%
Owns with a mortgage
11
8.33%
Other social rented
6
4.55%
Total households: 132

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 1PF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 1PF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 20253, Boyd Street, London, E1 1FQOtherLeasehold£4,250,000
10 Jul 202531, Hooper Street, London, E1 8BUFlatsLeasehold£702,000
25 Mar 202545, Hooper Street, London, E1 8BUFlatsLeasehold£385,000
04 Jul 2025Flat 1, 7, Boyd Street, London, E1 1NEFlatsLeasehold£430,000
18 Aug 2025Apartment 22, 12, Fairclough Street, London, E1 1PTFlatsLeasehold£575,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E1 1PF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableOMG EducationOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miPrimaryHarry Gosling Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E1 1PF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCable News 'n' Mini Mart14 Cable Street, London, E1 8JGWalking directions to Cable News 'n' Mini Mart
0.1 miTian Tian Market18 Piazza Walk, London, E1 8ZNWalking directions to Tian Tian Market
0.1 miNilsa Supermarket3-7 Burslem Street, London, E1 2LLWalking directions to Nilsa Supermarket
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalLeman Street, London, E1 8EJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 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 1PF, 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 021AE01004319
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about E1 1PF

Is E1 1PF (Aldgate) safe?

The area around E1 1PF records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 1PF?

The median sale price around E1 1PF 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 1PF?

There are 20 schools close to E1 1PF, including OMG Education, Harry Gosling Primary School (Good) and St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E1 1PF?

The closest station to E1 1PF is Aldgate East in TfL zone 1, about 558 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E1 1PF?

E1 1PF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,853 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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