Postcode E1 2QW 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.9 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 nearest station is Shadwell, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 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 5,604 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.2% 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 88 ft away from E1 2QW.
Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe near E1 2QW 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | King Edward Memorial Park | Medium | Walking directions to King Edward Memorial Park |
| 0.2 mi | Wapping Woods | Small | Walking directions to Wapping Woods |
| 0.1 mi | St George's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St George's Gardens |
Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £549 per square foot) in Shadwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £652,500 | £767 |
| Flats | 29 | £382,500 | £548 |
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 | £388,750 | £592,000 |
| 2026 | £400,000 | £605,000 |
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 | £585 | £486 |
| 2026 | £500 | £632 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 2QW.
In the E1 2QW 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 2QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Venus | 102-104 Watney Street, London, E1 2QE | Walking directions to Venus |
| 0.1 mi | Bridge Express | 88 Watney Street, London, E1 2QE | Walking directions to Bridge Express |
| 0.1 mi | Express Mart | 87 Watney Street, London, E1 2QE | Walking directions to Express Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Shadwell Grocers | 83 Watney Street, London, E1 2QE | Walking directions to Shadwell Grocers |
| 0.1 mi | Wapping Supermarket | 172 The Highway, London, E1W 3DD | Walking directions to Wapping Supermarket |
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.
Elected local representatives for E1 2QW, 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 2QW 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and drugs.
The median sale price around E1 2QW in Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe is £400,000 (about £549 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E1 2QW, including Bigland Green Primary School (Outstanding), Jamiatul Ummah School (Good) and Buttercup Primary School (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E1 2QW is Shadwell in TfL zone 2, about 127 m away, serving the DLR and Overground lines.
E1 2QW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,604 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 2QW 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.