Postcode E1 2PX is located in a major urban area, within the Shadwell area of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe is £78,816 per year. The median sale price in Shadwell is £367,500 (around £547 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £297,500 and £437,500. The nearest station is Shadwell, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is King Edward Memorial Park.
Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,257 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 71.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe is £78,816 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 69 ft away from E1 2PX.
Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe near E1 2PX 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 |
| 0.5 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 |
| 0.2 mi | St George's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St George's Gardens |
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £367,500 (about £547 per square foot) in Shadwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £730,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £605,000 | £732 |
| Flats | 33 | £362,000 | £519 |
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 | £380,000 | £592,000 |
| 2026 | £370,000 | £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 | £574 | £486 |
| 2026 | £508 | £682 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 2PX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2026 | Flat 85, Kelday Heights, 2, Spencer Way, London, E1 2PW | Flats | Leasehold | £550,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Flat 9, Kelday Heights, 2, Spencer Way, London, E1 2PW | Flats | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | Flat 54, Kelday Heights, 2, Spencer Way, London, E1 2PW | Flats | Leasehold | £540,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | Flat 10, Kelday Heights, 2, Spencer Way, London, E1 2PW | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 08 Jul 2025 | Flat 16, Kelday Heights, 2, Spencer Way, London, E1 2PW | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 |
In the E1 2PX postcode area, located within Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Jamiatul Ummah School | Other independent school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Blue Gate Fields Junior School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Mar 2023. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Blue Gate Fields Infants' School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2015. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E1 2PX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Eckos | Martha Street, London, E1 2PG | Walking directions to Eckos |
| 0 mi | Bridge Express | 88 Watney Street, London, E1 2QE | Walking directions to Bridge Express |
| 0 mi | Londis | 69 Watney Street, London, E1 2QE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0 mi | Shadwell Grocers | 83 Watney Street, London, E1 2QE | Walking directions to Shadwell Grocers |
| 0.1 mi | Express Mart | 87 Watney Street, London, E1 2QE | Walking directions to Express Mart |
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 2PX, 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 2PX records about 79 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 drugs.
The median sale price around E1 2PX in Shadwell is £367,500 (about £547 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E1 2PX, including Jamiatul Ummah School (Outstanding), Blue Gate Fields Junior School (Good) and Blue Gate Fields Infants' School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to E1 2PX is Shadwell in TfL zone 2, about 114 m away, serving the DLR and Overground lines.
E1 2PX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,257 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 2PX 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).