Postcode E1 2HX 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 224.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Whitechapel is £50,500 per year. The nearest station is Whitechapel located about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 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 10,008 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Whitechapel has a very high crime rate, with approximately 224.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 24.2% 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 of residents in Whitechapel is £50,500 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 323 ft away from E1 2HX.
Whitechapel near E1 2HX 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 | 2 | Shadwell | DLR, Overground | Walking directions to Shadwell |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Stepney Green | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Stepney Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stepney Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Stepney Green Park |
| 0.5 mi | Stepney Green Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Stepney Green Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | St George's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St George's Gardens |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 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 | 86 | £500,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £790,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whitechapel
In the E1 2HX postcode area, located within Whitechapel, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 2HX
| 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 | Binta Newsagents | 10 Philpot Street, London, E1 2DW | Walking directions to Binta Newsagents |
| 0.1 mi | Kushiara Cash & Carry | 313-317 Commercial Road, London, E1 2PS | Walking directions to Kushiara Cash & Carry |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 327-329 Commercial Road, London, E1 2PS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market, London, E1 2PP | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.