Postcode E1 2LL 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 161.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Aldgate is £60,700 per year. The nearest station is Shadwell located about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Wapping Woods.
Aldgate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,345 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Aldgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 161.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 48.6% 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.
The average income of residents in Aldgate is £60,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E1 2LL.
Aldgate near E1 2LL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Whitechapel area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,250 up to £1,680,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 83 | £500,000 |
| Terraced | 2 | £1,295,000 |
10 years price trend in Whitechapel
In the E1 2LL postcode area, located within Aldgate, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.