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E1 2PL

Bigland Street

Shadwell

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Overview

Postcode E1 2PL 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
73.7%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Shadwell North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

73.7%

Approximately 73.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Shadwell North is £55,447 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 227 ft away from E1 2PL.

Flood risk

No risk

Shadwell North near E1 2PL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Shadwell located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E1 2PL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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
0.5 mi

1

Aldgate East

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Aldgate East

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E1 2PL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWapping WoodsSmallWalking directions to Wapping Woods
0.2 miSt George's GardensSmallWalking directions to St George's Gardens
0.2 miSwedenborg GardensSmallWalking directions to Swedenborg Gardens

Area Profile

Population
560
Population density
45,901.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.9(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.09(+5%)
Other theft
15.92(+39%)
Public order
10.3(+52%)
Theft from the person
10.3(+10%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
451
80.68%
African
24
4.29%
British
24
4.29%
Other White
16
2.86%
Other
10
1.79%
Total population: 559

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
113
27.97%
Level 4+ (Degree)
103
25.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
67
16.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
13.61%
Level 3 (A level)
42
10.4%
Total 16+ residents: 404

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
30
39.47%
Other social rented
26
34.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
9.21%
Owns with a mortgage
6
7.89%
Other forms of private rent
5
6.58%
Total households: 76

Property prices in Shadwell

Median price£400,000
Price per sq ft£548
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£310K – £455K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shadwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced3£605,000£732
Flats30£376,250£527

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shadwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shadwell.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shadwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shadwell.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shadwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shadwell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 2PL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 2PL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jan 2026179, Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LXOtherFreehold£600,000
31 Mar 2025115C, Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LXFlatsLeasehold£276,000
30 Jun 2025Flat 39, Newton House, Cornwall Street, London, E1 2QPFlatsLeasehold£320,000
30 May 2025Flat 21, Newton House, Cornwall Street, London, E1 2QPFlatsLeasehold£300,000
26 Feb 2026Flat 5, Tate Apartments, 3, Sly Street, London, E1 2BEFlatsLeasehold£400,000

Schools

In the E1 2PL postcode area, located within Shadwell North, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E1 2PL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableButtercup Primary SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

0.1 miPrimaryBigland Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.1 miNot applicableJamiatul Ummah SchoolOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 2PL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E1 2PL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSnack World115 Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LXWalking directions to Snack World
0 miQuality Food125-127 Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LXWalking directions to Quality Food
0 miCannon Cash & Carry129 Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LXWalking directions to Cannon Cash & Carry
0.1 miNilsa Supermarket3-7 Burslem Street, London, E1 2LLWalking directions to Nilsa Supermarket
0.2 miTesco Express226-228 Commercial Road, London, E1 2BTWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.

Band A£1,225
Band B£1,429
Band C£1,634
Band D£1,838
Band E£2,246
Band F£2,655
Band G£3,063
Band H£3,676

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E1 2PL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mohammad Harun Miah

Shadwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Rabina Khan

Shadwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Rushanara Ali

Bethnal Green and Stepney - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictTower HamletsE09000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyBethnal Green and StepneyE14001086
WardShadwellE05009332
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shadwell NorthE02000885
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 022CE01004304
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E1 2PL

Is E1 2PL (Shadwell North) safe?

The area around E1 2PL 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.

What is the average house price near E1 2PL?

The median sale price around E1 2PL in Shadwell North is £400,000 (about £548 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E1 2PL?

There are 20 schools close to E1 2PL, including Buttercup Primary School (Inadequate), Bigland Green Primary School (Outstanding) and Jamiatul Ummah School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E1 2PL?

The closest station to E1 2PL is Shadwell in TfL zone 2, about 320 m away, serving the DLR and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around E1 2PL?

E1 2PL 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).

Who represents E1 2PL (Shadwell North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E1 2PL 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).