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E1 3LP

Stepney Green

Tower Hamlets

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Overview

Postcode E1 3LP is located in a major urban area, within the Stepney Green ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Stepney Green area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stepney Green is £57,438 per year. The nearest station is Stepney Green, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Stepney Green Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
90.8%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Stepney Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,333 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Stepney Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

90.8%

Approximately 90.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Stepney Green is £57,438 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E1 3LP.

Flood risk

No risk

Stepney Green near E1 3LP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Stepney Green located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E1 3LP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Stepney Green

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Stepney Green
0.5 mi

2

Limehouse

C2C, DLR

Walking directions to Limehouse
0.6 mi

2

Whitechapel

District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Overground

Walking directions to Whitechapel

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E1 3LP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miStepney Green ParkMediumWalking directions to Stepney Green Park
0.1 miStepney Green GardensMediumWalking directions to Stepney Green Gardens
0.2 miSt. Dunstans ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St. Dunstans Churchyard

Area Profile

Population
273
Population density
53,529.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
47.16(+76%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.92(+25%)
Other theft
7.78(-32%)
Drugs
5.49(-11%)
Vehicle crime
5.04(-46%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
129
47.78%
British
60
22.22%
African
22
8.15%
Other
12
4.44%
Other White
11
4.07%
Total population: 270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
39.32%
No qualifications
45
21.84%
Level 3 (A level)
30
14.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
8.74%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
97
80.83%
Social rents from council
12
10%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.67%
Owns outright
1
0.83%
Owns with a mortgage
1
0.83%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Stepney Green

Median price£425,000
Price per sq ft£671
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£384K – £529K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £671 per square foot) in Stepney Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,000 up to £1,235,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stepney Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced8£840,500£644
Flats27£415,000£671

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stepney Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stepney Green.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£417,500£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£420,000£840,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stepney Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stepney Green.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£629£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£646£700
2026£671£565
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stepney Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stepney Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 3LP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 3LP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 202661, Rectory Square, London, E1 3NGFlatsLeasehold£315,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 21, Temple Court, 52, Rectory Square, London, E1 3NUFlatsLeasehold£452,000
19 Sept 2025Flat 17, Temple Court, 52, Rectory Square, London, E1 3NUFlatsLeasehold£320,000
21 Aug 2025Flat 15, Temple Court, 52, Rectory Square, London, E1 3NUFlatsLeasehold£520,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 11, Temple Court, 52, Rectory Square, London, E1 3NUFlatsLeasehold£450,000

Schools

In the E1 3LP postcode area, located within Stepney Green, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E1 3LP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryMulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryStepney All Saints Church of England Secondary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miNurseryAlice Model Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 3LP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E1 3LP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAl-Haramain Superstore80 White Horse Lane, London, E1 4LRWalking directions to Al-Haramain Superstore
0.2 miStepney Fruit & Veg98 White Horse Lane, London, E1 4LRWalking directions to Stepney Fruit & Veg
0.2 miCost u Less106-108 White Horse Lane, London, E1 4LRWalking directions to Cost u Less
0.2 miDhara News112 White Horse Lane, London, E1 4LRWalking directions to Dhara News
0.2 miRahimsMile End Road, Tower Hamlets, E1 4LJWalking directions to Rahims

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.

Band A£1,225
Band B£1,429
Band C£1,634
Band D£1,838
Band E£2,246
Band F£2,655
Band G£3,063
Band H£3,676

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E1 3LP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Abdul Wahid Ali

Stepney Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Sabina Akhtar

Stepney Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Member of parliament

Rushanara Ali

Bethnal Green and Stepney - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictTower HamletsE09000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyBethnal Green and StepneyE14001086
WardStepney GreenE05009334
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stepney GreenE02000879
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 016AE01004283
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E1 3LP

Is E1 3LP (Stepney Green) safe?

The area around E1 3LP 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near E1 3LP?

The median sale price around E1 3LP in Stepney Green is £425,000 (about £671 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E1 3LP?

There are 20 schools close to E1 3LP, including Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College (Good), Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School (Outstanding) and Alice Model Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E1 3LP?

The closest station to E1 3LP is Stepney Green in TfL zone 2, about 390 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E1 3LP?

E1 3LP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,333 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E1 3LP (Stepney Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E1 3LP 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).