Postcode E1 2FR is located in a major urban area, within the Whitechapel ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Whitechapel area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 464.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Whitechapel is £62,838 per year. The nearest station is Whitechapel located about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Stepney Green Park.
Whitechapel has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,983 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Whitechapel has a very high crime rate, with approximately 464.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Whitechapel is £62,838 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 281 ft away from E1 2FR.
Whitechapel near E1 2FR 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Whitechapel | District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Overground | Walking directions to Whitechapel |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green Rail | N/A | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Rail |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Stepney Green | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Stepney Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Stepney Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Stepney Green Park |
| 0.4 mi | Stepney Green Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Stepney Green Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | St Bartholomew's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Bartholomew's Gardens |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £545,000 in Whitechapel area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,250 up to £1,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 82 | £525,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £850,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whitechapel
In the E1 2FR postcode area, located within Whitechapel, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 2FR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ashfield Convenience Store | 89 Ashfield Street, London, E1 2HA | Walking directions to Ashfield Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | 287-289 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BY | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.1 mi | Hut Bazar | 283 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BY | Walking directions to Hut Bazar |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 271-273 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Mas Bazar | 265 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BY | Walking directions to Mas Bazar |
Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.