Postcode E1 2LF is located in a major urban area, within the Shadwell area of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Shadwell North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shadwell North is £55,447 per year. The median sale price in Shadwell is £400,000 (around £527 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £313,750 and £437,500. The nearest station is Shadwell, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Wapping Woods.
Shadwell North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,364 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Shadwell North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 55.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shadwell North is £55,447 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 206 ft away from E1 2LF.
Shadwell North near E1 2LF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shadwell located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Shadwell | DLR, Overground | Walking directions to Shadwell |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Whitechapel | District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Overground | Walking directions to Whitechapel |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Aldgate East | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Aldgate East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wapping Woods | Small | Walking directions to Wapping Woods |
| 0.3 mi | St George's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St George's Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Swedenborg Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Swedenborg Gardens |
Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £527 per square foot) in Shadwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £214,000 up to £700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £605,000 | £732 |
| Flats | 29 | £382,500 | £506 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £427,500 | — |
| 2017 | £372,000 | £910,000 |
| 2018 | £363,500 | £375,000 |
| 2019 | £370,000 | £448,000 |
| 2020 | £385,000 | £727,500 |
| 2021 | £427,500 | £586,240 |
| 2022 | £438,500 | £730,000 |
| 2023 | £387,000 | £569,000 |
| 2024 | £403,750 | £825,000 |
| 2025 | £385,000 | £592,000 |
| 2026 | £400,000 | £590,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £665 | — |
| 2017 | £620 | £744 |
| 2018 | £585 | — |
| 2019 | £484 | £468 |
| 2020 | £579 | £709 |
| 2021 | £665 | £548 |
| 2022 | £613 | £585 |
| 2023 | £555 | £603 |
| 2024 | £532 | £661 |
| 2025 | £581 | £486 |
| 2026 | £501 | £682 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 2LF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | Flat 5, Tate Apartments, 3, Sly Street, London, E1 2BE | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | Flat 7, 8 - 18, Rampart Street, London, E1 2LS | Flats | Leasehold | £490,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Flat 11, 8 - 18, Rampart Street, London, E1 2LS | Flats | Leasehold | £900,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2026 | 179, Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LX | Other | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | Flat 75, Delafield House, Christian Street, London, E1 1QD | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 |
In the E1 2LF postcode area, located within Shadwell North, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Not applicable | Buttercup Primary School | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Dec 2024. | |
Buttercup Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Dec 2024
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| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Mulberry School for Girls | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2024. | |
Mulberry School for Girls ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 Apr 2024
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| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Daffodil Preparatory School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Daffodil Preparatory School ratingInspection information
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E1 2LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cannon Cash & Carry | 129 Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LX | Walking directions to Cannon Cash & Carry |
| 0.1 mi | Quality Food | 125-127 Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LX | Walking directions to Quality Food |
| 0.1 mi | Cobra Food and Wine | 140 Commercial Road, London, E1 1NL | Walking directions to Cobra Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Nilsa Supermarket | 3-7 Burslem Street, London, E1 2LL | Walking directions to Nilsa Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Snack World | 115 Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LX | Walking directions to Snack World |
Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E1 2LF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mohammad Harun Miah
Shadwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Rabina Khan
Shadwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Rushanara Ali
Bethnal Green and Stepney - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E1 2LF records about 128 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around E1 2LF in Shadwell is £400,000 (about £527 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E1 2LF, including Buttercup Primary School (Requires improvement), Mulberry School for Girls (Outstanding) and Daffodil Preparatory School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to E1 2LF is Shadwell in TfL zone 2, about 432 m away, serving the DLR and Overground lines.
E1 2LF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,364 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E1 2LF is Rushanara Ali (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Mohammad Harun Miah (Aspire) and Rabina Khan (Liberal Democrats).