Postcode E1 4GL 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bethnal Green Gardens.
Stepney Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,672 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Stepney Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 153 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.2% 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.
The average income per household in Stepney Green is £57,438 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 34 ft away from E1 4GL.
Stepney Green near E1 4GL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Stepney Green | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Stepney Green |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Whitechapel | District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Overground | Walking directions to Whitechapel |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green Rail | Overground | 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 8 | £840,500 | £644 |
| Flats | 27 | £415,000 | £671 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 4GL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | Flat 4, 99, Mile End Road, London, E1 4UH | Flats | Leasehold | £330,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Flat 16, 99, Mile End Road, London, E1 4UH | Flats | Leasehold | £470,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | 10, Hayfield House, 11 - 15, Hayfield Passage, London, E1 3LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £387,000 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | 35, Stepney Green, London, E1 3JX | Other | Freehold | £2,540,000 | |
| 05 Aug 2025 | The Rosalind Green Hall, Stepney Green, London, E1 3JX | Other | Freehold | £1,800,000 |
In the E1 4GL postcode area, located within Stepney Green, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 4GL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | CITY SUPERMARKET | Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, E1 4GL | Walking directions to CITY SUPERMARKET |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 83-89 Mile End Road, London, E1 4UJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | All in one | Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, E1 4UN | Walking directions to All in one |
| 0.1 mi | China Ark | 86 Mile End Road, London, E1 4UN | Walking directions to China Ark |
| 0.1 mi | China Ark Supermarket | 84 Mile End Road, London, E1 4UN | Walking directions to China Ark Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E1 4GL, 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 4GL records about 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around E1 4GL in Stepney Green is £425,000 (about £671 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E1 4GL, including Stepney Park Primary School (Good), John Scurr Primary School (Good) and Alice Model Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E1 4GL is Stepney Green in TfL zone 2, about 265 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.
E1 4GL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,672 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 4GL 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).