Postcode E1 2RA is located in a major urban area, within the Whitechapel ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Aldgate area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Aldgate is £77,943 per year. The nearest station is Whitechapel located about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is St George's Gardens.
Aldgate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,345 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Aldgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Aldgate is £77,943 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E1 2RA.
Aldgate near E1 2RA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Whitechapel located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Whitechapel | District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Overground | Walking directions to Whitechapel |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Shadwell | DLR, Overground | Walking directions to Shadwell |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green Rail | N/A | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Rail |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St George's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St George's Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Swedenborg Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Swedenborg Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Altab Ali Park | Small | Walking directions to Altab Ali Park |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £546,250 in Whitechapel area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,250 up to £1,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 79 | £540,000 |
| Terraced | 5 | £1,075,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whitechapel
In the E1 2RA postcode area, located within Aldgate, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 2RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Saima Newsagents | 18 New Road, London, E1 2AX | Walking directions to Saima Newsagents |
| 0.1 mi | Binta Newsagents | 10 Philpot Street, London, E1 2DW | Walking directions to Binta Newsagents |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 226-228 Commercial Road, London, E1 2BT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Bangla Super Store | 44B Myrdle Street, London, E1 1EU | Walking directions to Bangla Super Store |
| 0.1 mi | Cobra Off Licence | 109 New Road, London, E1 1HJ | Walking directions to Cobra Off Licence |
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 2RA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Abulkashem Helal
Whitechapel - Elected 7 May 2026
Kamrul Hussain
Whitechapel - Elected 7 May 2026
Shafi Ahmed
Whitechapel - Elected 7 May 2026
Rushanara Ali
Bethnal Green and Stepney - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.