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E14 7JQ

Bekesbourne Street

Shadwell

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Detailed insights for E14 7JQ

Overview

Postcode E14 7JQ 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 very high crime levels, with around 206.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 Limehouse, about 0.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is King Edward Memorial Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
206
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
55.5%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,385 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 206.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55.5%

Approximately 55.5% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe is £78,816 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 128 ft away from E14 7JQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe near E14 7JQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Limehouse located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E14 7JQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Limehouse

C2C, DLR

Walking directions to Limehouse
0.6 mi

2

Westferry

DLR

Walking directions to Westferry
0.7 mi

2

Shadwell

DLR, Overground

Walking directions to Shadwell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E14 7JQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKing Edward Memorial ParkMediumWalking directions to King Edward Memorial Park
0.5 miBrickfield GardensSmallWalking directions to Brickfield Gardens
0.3 miRopemakers FieldsSmallWalking directions to Ropemakers Fields

Area Profile

Population
428
Population density
26,812.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
69.45(+159%)
Violence and sexual offences
53.02(+71%)
Drugs
53.02(+755%)
Burglary
18.67(+241%)
Other theft
15.68(+37%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
245
57.11%
British
75
17.48%
Other White
37
8.62%
African
19
4.43%
Indian
11
2.56%
Total population: 429

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
143
44.41%
No qualifications
58
18.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
12.73%
Level 3 (A level)
35
10.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
9.63%
Total 16+ residents: 322

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
71
45.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
23.23%
Owns with a mortgage
18
11.61%
Social rents from council
15
9.68%
Owns outright
9
5.81%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Shadwell

Median price£400,000
Price per sq ft£548
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£310K – £455K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £548 per square foot) in Shadwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £214,000 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shadwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced3£605,000£732
Flats30£376,250£527

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shadwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shadwell.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£385,000£592,000
2026£400,000£590,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shadwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shadwell.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£581£486
2026£506£682
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shadwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shadwell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E14 7JQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E14 7JQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 2025Flat 3, 10, Ratcliffe Lane, London, E14 7JHFlatsLeasehold£377,500
17 Mar 2026Flat 104, Berglen Court, 7, Branch Road, London, E14 7JXFlatsLeasehold£680,000
17 Mar 2026Flat 196, Berglen Court, 7, Branch Road, London, E14 7JZFlatsLeasehold£352,500
29 Aug 2025Flat 213, Berglen Court, 7, Branch Road, London, E14 7JZFlatsLeasehold£350,000
31 Jul 2025Flat 186, Berglen Court, 7, Branch Road, London, E14 7JZFlatsLeasehold£353,000

Schools

In the E14 7JQ postcode area, located within Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E14 7JQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableStephen Hawking SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySir William Burrough Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryCayley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E14 7JQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E14 7JQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miGrocery Station242 Ratcliffe Lane, London, E14 7JEWalking directions to Grocery Station
0.1 miAsda Express603 Commercial Road, London, E1 0NEWalking directions to Asda Express
0.1 miNisa Local599-601 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HJWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.1 miTanim Super Store542 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HYWalking directions to Tanim Super Store
0.1 miTesco Express657 Commercial Road, London, E14 7LWWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 E14 7JQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mohammad Harun Miah

Shadwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Rabina Khan

Shadwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

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
WardShadwellE05009332
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shadwell Basin & RatcliffeE02000888
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 025FE01032769
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E14 7JQ

Is E14 7JQ (Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe) safe?

The area around E14 7JQ records about 206 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.

What is the average house price near E14 7JQ?

The median sale price around E14 7JQ in Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe is £400,000 (about £548 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E14 7JQ?

There are 20 schools close to E14 7JQ, including Stephen Hawking School (Outstanding), Sir William Burrough Primary School (Requires improvement) and Cayley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E14 7JQ?

The closest station to E14 7JQ is Limehouse in TfL zone 2, about 96 m away, serving the C2C and DLR lines.

How deprived is the area around E14 7JQ?

E14 7JQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,385 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E14 7JQ (Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E14 7JQ 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).