Postcode E1 2PE 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 high crime levels, with around 77.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below 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 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is King Edward Memorial Park.
Shadwell North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,338 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Shadwell North has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 276 ft away from E1 2PE.
Shadwell North near E1 2PE 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | 2 | Wapping | Overground | Walking directions to Wapping |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | King Edward Memorial Park | Medium | Walking directions to King Edward Memorial Park |
| 0.3 mi | Wapping Woods | Small | Walking directions to Wapping Woods |
| 0.3 mi | St George's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St George's 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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 2PE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 2025 | Flat 36, Foley House, Tarling Street, London, E1 0AZ | Flats | Leasehold | £272,500 | |
| 17 Jun 2025 | Flat 2, Foley House, Tarling Street, London, E1 0AZ | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Flat 4, Brinsley House, Tarling Street, London, E1 2PD | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | Flat 6, Bill Faust House, 20, Tarling Street, London, E1 0AD | Flats | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | Flat 5, Bill Faust House, 20, Tarling Street, London, E1 0AD | Flats | Leasehold | £365,000 |
In the E1 2PE postcode area, located within Shadwell North, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 2PE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Eckos | Martha Street, London, E1 2PG | Walking directions to Eckos |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 69 Watney Street, London, E1 2QE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Brit Bazar | Commercial Road, Tower Hamlets, E1 2PY | Walking directions to Brit Bazar |
| 0.1 mi | Bridge Express | 88 Watney Street, London, E1 2QE | Walking directions to Bridge Express |
| 0.1 mi | Shadwell Grocers | 83 Watney Street, London, E1 2QE | Walking directions to Shadwell Grocers |
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 2PE, 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 2PE records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 2PE 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 2PE, including St Mary and St Michael Primary School (Good), Blue Gate Fields Junior School (Good) and Blue Gate Fields Infants' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E1 2PE is Shadwell in TfL zone 2, about 208 m away, serving the DLR and Overground lines.
E1 2PE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,338 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 2PE 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).