Postcode E1 3BS is located in a major urban area, within the Stepney Green ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Whitechapel area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whitechapel is £62,838 per year. The nearest station is Stepney Green, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bethnal Green Gardens.
Whitechapel has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,052 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Whitechapel has a low crime rate, with approximately 51.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Whitechapel is £62,838 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 188 ft away from E1 3BS.
Whitechapel near E1 3BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stepney Green located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Stepney Green | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Stepney Green |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Whitechapel | District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Overground | Walking directions to Whitechapel |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green Rail | N/A | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Rail |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bethnal Green Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Stepney Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Stepney Green Park |
| 0.2 mi | Stepney Green Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Stepney Green Gardens |
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 (about £657 per square foot) in Stepney Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,000 up to £1,235,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 8 | £840,500 | £565 |
| Flats | 25 | £410,000 | £662 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £395,000 | £321,000 |
| 2017 | £415,000 | £841,000 |
| 2018 | £392,500 | £720,000 |
| 2019 | £377,500 | £740,000 |
| 2020 | £410,000 | £862,000 |
| 2021 | £400,000 | £850,000 |
| 2022 | £420,000 | £765,000 |
| 2023 | £390,000 | £787,500 |
| 2024 | £396,250 | £721,000 |
| 2025 | £400,000 | £665,000 |
| 2026 | £430,000 | £830,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £612 | £445 |
| 2017 | £670 | £755 |
| 2018 | £636 | £690 |
| 2019 | £502 | £737 |
| 2020 | £703 | £835 |
| 2021 | £636 | £697 |
| 2022 | £753 | £752 |
| 2023 | £622 | £699 |
| 2024 | £552 | £712 |
| 2025 | £648 | £700 |
| 2026 | £651 | £542 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 3BS.
In the E1 3BS postcode area, located within Whitechapel, there are 8 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 3BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | China Ark Supermarket | 84 Mile End Road, London, E1 4UN | Walking directions to China Ark Supermarket |
| 0 mi | China Ark | 86 Mile End Road, London, E1 4UN | Walking directions to China Ark |
| 0 mi | All in one | Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, E1 4UN | Walking directions to All in one |
| 0.1 mi | Alia Mini Market | 51 Mile End Road, London, E1 4TT | Walking directions to Alia Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 83-89 Mile End Road, London, E1 4UJ | Walking directions to Tesco 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.
Elected local representatives for E1 3BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Abdul Wahid Ali
Stepney Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Sabina Akhtar
Stepney Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Rushanara Ali
Bethnal Green and Stepney - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E1 3BS records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 theft from the person.
The median sale price around E1 3BS in Whitechapel is £430,000 (about £657 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E1 3BS, including Stepney Park Primary School (Good), John Scurr Primary School (Good) and London Islamic School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E1 3BS is Stepney Green in TfL zone 2, about 455 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.
E1 3BS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,052 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 3BS is Rushanara Ali (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Abdul Wahid Ali (Aspire) and Sabina Akhtar (Aspire).
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.