Postcode E1 2NB is located in a major urban area, within the Shadwell ward 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 114.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shadwell North is £55,447 per year. The nearest station is Shadwell located about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Wapping Woods.
Shadwell North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,740 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Shadwell North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from E1 2NB.
Shadwell North near E1 2NB 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Shadwell | DLR, Overground | Walking directions to Shadwell |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Whitechapel | District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Overground | Walking directions to Whitechapel |
| 0.6 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Swedenborg Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Swedenborg Gardens |
Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Shadwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,000 up to £1,010,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 28 | £405,000 |
| Terraced | 2 | £529,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shadwell
In the E1 2NB postcode area, located within Shadwell North, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 2NB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 226-228 Commercial Road, London, E1 2BT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0 mi | Binta Newsagents | 10 Philpot Street, London, E1 2DW | Walking directions to Binta Newsagents |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market, London, E1 2PP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Priyo Bazaar | 25-27 Watney Market, London, E1 2PP | Walking directions to Priyo Bazaar |
| 0.1 mi | Kushiara Cash & Carry | 313-317 Commercial Road, London, E1 2PS | Walking directions to Kushiara Cash & Carry |
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.