Postcode E1 2NF 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 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 nearest station is Shadwell, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 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 the United Kingdom, 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 54.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E1 2NF.
Shadwell North near E1 2NF 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 |
| 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wapping Woods | Small | Walking directions to Wapping Woods |
| 0.2 mi | St George's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St George's Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Swedenborg Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Swedenborg Gardens |
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £548 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 | 30 | £376,250 | £527 |
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 | £506 | £682 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 2NF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | 179, Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LX | Other | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 115C, Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LX | Flats | Leasehold | £276,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | Flat 39, Newton House, Cornwall Street, London, E1 2QP | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | Flat 21, Newton House, Cornwall Street, London, E1 2QP | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Flat 5, Tate Apartments, 3, Sly Street, London, E1 2BE | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 |
In the E1 2NF postcode area, located within Shadwell North, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 2NF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Snack World | 115 Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LX | Walking directions to Snack World |
| 0.1 mi | Quality Food | 125-127 Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LX | Walking directions to Quality Food |
| 0.1 mi | Cannon Cash & Carry | 129 Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LX | Walking directions to Cannon Cash & Carry |
| 0.1 mi | Nilsa Supermarket | 3-7 Burslem Street, London, E1 2LL | Walking directions to Nilsa Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 226-228 Commercial Road, London, E1 2BT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 2NF, 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 2NF 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 2NF in Shadwell North is £400,000 (about £548 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E1 2NF, including Buttercup Primary School (Inadequate), Jamiatul Ummah School (Good) and Bigland Green Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E1 2NF is Shadwell in TfL zone 2, about 289 m away, serving the DLR and Overground lines.
E1 2NF 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 2NF 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).