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E1 2PR

Commercial Road

Shadwell

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Detailed insights for E1 2PR

Overview

Postcode E1 2PR is located in a major urban area, within the Shadwell area 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 median sale price in Shadwell is £400,000 (around £527 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £313,750 and £437,500. The nearest station is Shadwell, about 0.2 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
44.4%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Shadwell North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,364 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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

44.4%

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.

Income level

1/10

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

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 151 ft away from E1 2PR.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

10/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for E1 2PR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

2

Wapping

Overground

Walking directions to Wapping

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E1 2PR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKing Edward Memorial ParkMediumWalking directions to King Edward Memorial Park
0.4 miWapping WoodsSmallWalking directions to Wapping Woods
0.3 miSt George's GardensSmallWalking directions to St George's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
11,358.5 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
117
38.74%
British
69
22.85%
Other White
36
11.92%
Indian
15
4.97%
Other
14
4.64%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
35.77%
No qualifications
76
30.89%
Level 3 (A level)
25
10.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
8.13%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
46
39.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
23.93%
Owns with a mortgage
18
15.38%
Owns outright
9
7.69%
Shared ownership
8
6.84%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Shadwell

Median price: £400,000
Price per sq ft: £527
Sales (last 12 months): 32
Typical range (middle 50%): £314K – £438K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £527 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
Flats29£382,500£506

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£501£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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 2PR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 2PR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jul 2026Flat 1, 41, Hainton Close, London, E1 2QZFlatsLeasehold£442,000
16 Sept 2025Flat 1, 21, Hainton Close, London, E1 2QZFlatsLeasehold£435,000
30 May 2025Flat 4, 40, Hainton Close, London, E1 2QZFlatsLeasehold£400,150
13 May 2025Flat 7, 21, Hainton Close, London, E1 2QZFlatsLeasehold£425,000
04 Mar 2026Flat 25, Hannah Building, 56, Watney Street, London, E1 2QUFlatsLeasehold£270,000

Schools

In the E1 2PR postcode area, located within Shadwell North, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for E1 2PR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryBigland Green Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.1 miNot applicableJamiatul Ummah SchoolOther independent school
0.2 miNot applicableLondon Islamic SchoolOther independent school

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E1 2PR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E1 2PR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPriyo Bazaar25-27 Watney Market, London, E1 2PPWalking directions to Priyo Bazaar
0 miIceland1-11 Watney Market, London, E1 2PPWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miLondis69 Watney Street, London, E1 2QEWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miKushiara Cash & Carry313-317 Commercial Road, London, E1 2PSWalking directions to Kushiara Cash & Carry
0.1 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 2PR, 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 2PR

Is E1 2PR (Shadwell North) safe?

The area around E1 2PR 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 2PR?

The median sale price around E1 2PR in Shadwell is £400,000 (about £527 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E1 2PR?

There are 20 schools close to E1 2PR, including Bigland Green Primary School (Outstanding), Jamiatul Ummah School (Outstanding) and London Islamic School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to E1 2PR?

The closest station to E1 2PR is Shadwell in TfL zone 2, about 272 m away, serving the DLR and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around E1 2PR?

E1 2PR 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 2PR (Shadwell North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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