Postcode E1 2QG is located in a major urban area, within the Shadwell ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe is £78,816 per year. The nearest station is Shadwell located about 0.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is King Edward Memorial Park.
Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,599 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.0% 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 98 ft away from E1 2QG.
Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe near E1 2QG 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 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 2 | Shadwell | DLR, Overground | Walking directions to Shadwell |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Wapping | Overground | Walking directions to Wapping |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Whitechapel | District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Overground | Walking directions to Whitechapel |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | King Edward Memorial Park | Medium | Walking directions to King Edward Memorial Park |
| 0.2 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 29 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Shadwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,000 up to £1,010,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 27 | £420,000 |
| Terraced | 2 | £529,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shadwell
In the E1 2QG postcode area, located within Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 2QG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Shadwell Grocers | 83 Watney Street, London, E1 2QE | Walking directions to Shadwell Grocers |
| 0 mi | Express Mart | 87 Watney Street, London, E1 2QE | Walking directions to Express Mart |
| 0 mi | Eckos | Martha Street, London, E1 2PG | Walking directions to Eckos |
| 0 mi | Venus | 102-104 Watney Street, London, E1 2QE | Walking directions to Venus |
| 0 mi | Bridge Express | 88 Watney Street, London, E1 2QE | Walking directions to Bridge Express |
Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.