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E1 4QX

Ernest Street

St Dunstan's

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Detailed insights for E1 4QX

Overview

Postcode E1 4QX is located in a major urban area, within the St Dunstan's ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Mile End West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 186 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mile End West is £77,599 per year. The nearest station is Stepney Green, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mile End Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
186
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
35.2%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Mile End West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,488 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Mile End West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 186 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.2%

Approximately 35.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Mile End West is £77,599 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 204 ft away from E1 4QX.

Flood risk

No risk

Mile End West near E1 4QX 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 Stepney Green located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E1 4QX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Stepney Green

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Stepney Green
0.5 mi

2

Mile End

Central, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Mile End
0.6 mi

2

Bethnal Green

Central

Walking directions to Bethnal Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E1 4QX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMile End ParkLargeWalking directions to Mile End Park
0.4 miMeath GardensMediumWalking directions to Meath Gardens
0.3 miStepney Green ParkMediumWalking directions to Stepney Green Park

Area Profile

Population
386
Population density
22,126.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
84.6(+172%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.04(+4%)
Other theft
21.73(+90%)
Shoplifting
21.27(+113%)
Public order
16.36(+142%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
143
37.24%
British
84
21.88%
Other White
35
9.11%
African
33
8.59%
Other Asian
22
5.73%
Total population: 384

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
112
34.36%
Level 4+ (Degree)
100
30.67%
No qualifications
58
17.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
6.44%
Other
14
4.29%
Total 16+ residents: 326

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
32
35.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
31.87%
Owns with a mortgage
20
21.98%
Owns outright
8
8.79%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.2%
Total households: 91

Property prices in St Dunstan's

Median price£425,000
Price per sq ft£600
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£319K – £510K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £600 per square foot) in St Dunstan's area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £965,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Dunstan's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£960,000£769
Terraced9£835,000£716
Flats53£387,000£591

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Dunstan's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Dunstan's.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£372,000£774,000
2017£417,500£658,000
2018£350,000£600,000
2019£422,500£567,000
2020£405,000£757,500
2021£355,000£808,500
2022£390,000£760,000
2023£361,350£722,250
2024£405,000£680,000
2025£380,000£822,500
2026£405,000£940,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Dunstan's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Dunstan's.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£635£698
2017£651£705
2018£639£646
2019£619£628
2020£626£713
2021£563£662
2022£615£735
2023£608£760
2024£577£619
2025£604£709
2026£594£716
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Dunstan's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Dunstan's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 4QX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 4QX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Oct 2025Flat 7, Aral House, Ernest Street, London, E1 4RJFlatsLeasehold£300,000
20 Feb 2026Flat 7, Biscay House, Mile End Road, London, E1 4QUFlatsLeasehold£405,000
12 Aug 2025Flat 4, Pacific House, Ernest Street, London, E1 4QYFlatsLeasehold£360,000
01 Dec 202540, Ernest Street, London, E1 4LSTerracedFreehold£675,000
16 Apr 2026Flat 3, Crownage House, 233, Mile End Road, London, E1 4AAFlatsLeasehold£317,000

Schools

In the E1 4QX postcode area, located within Mile End West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E1 4QX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableMazahirul Uloom London SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.1 miNurseryAlice Model Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableLondon East Alternative ProvisionPupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 4QX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E1 4QX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miShop & GoMile End Place, Tower Hamlets, E1 4BJWalking directions to Shop & Go
0.1 miStepney Fruit & Veg98 White Horse Lane, London, E1 4LRWalking directions to Stepney Fruit & Veg
0.1 miCost u Less106-108 White Horse Lane, London, E1 4LRWalking directions to Cost u Less
0.1 miDhara News112 White Horse Lane, London, E1 4LRWalking directions to Dhara News
0.1 miAl-Haramain Superstore80 White Horse Lane, London, E1 4LRWalking directions to Al-Haramain Superstore

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 4QX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Shafiq Islam

St Dunstan's - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Shenaly Miah

St Dunstan's - 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
WardSt Dunstan'sE05009329
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Mile End WestE02000873
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 010GE01035670
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E1 4QX

Is E1 4QX (Mile End West) safe?

The area around E1 4QX records about 186 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near E1 4QX?

The median sale price around E1 4QX in Mile End West is £425,000 (about £600 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E1 4QX?

There are 20 schools close to E1 4QX, including Mazahirul Uloom London School (Good), Alice Model Nursery School (Outstanding) and London East Alternative Provision (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E1 4QX?

The closest station to E1 4QX is Stepney Green in TfL zone 2, about 251 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E1 4QX?

E1 4QX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,488 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E1 4QX (Mile End West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E1 4QX is Rushanara Ali (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Shafiq Islam (Aspire) and Shenaly Miah (Aspire).