Postcode E1 2LX 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 moderate crime levels, with around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Aldgate is £77,943 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 6,845 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Aldgate has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.2% 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 per household in Aldgate is £77,943 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 305 ft away from E1 2LX.
Aldgate near E1 2LX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wapping Woods | Small | Walking directions to Wapping Woods |
| 0.2 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 84 recent sales, the median property price is £546,250 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 | 79 | £540,000 |
| Terraced | 5 | £1,075,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whitechapel
In the E1 2LX postcode area, located within Aldgate, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 2LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Cannon Cash & Carry | 129 Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LX | Walking directions to Cannon Cash & Carry |
| 0 mi | Quality Food | 125-127 Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LX | Walking directions to Quality Food |
| 0 mi | Snack World | 115 Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LX | Walking directions to Snack World |
| 0.1 mi | Nilsa Supermarket | 3-7 Burslem Street, London, E1 2LL | Walking directions to Nilsa Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Cobra Food and Wine | 140 Commercial Road, London, E1 1NL | Walking directions to Cobra Food and Wine |
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.
Elected local representatives for E1 2LX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Abulkashem Helal
Whitechapel - Elected 7 May 2026
Kamrul Hussain
Whitechapel - Elected 7 May 2026
Shafi Ahmed
Whitechapel - Elected 7 May 2026
Rushanara Ali
Bethnal Green and Stepney - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.