Postcode E1 5AE is located in a major urban area, within the Spitalfields & Banglatown ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Spitalfields area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 215.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Spitalfields is £66,032 per year. The nearest station is Aldgate East located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Allen Gardens.
Spitalfields has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,304 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Spitalfields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 215.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Spitalfields is £66,032 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E1 5AE.
Spitalfields near E1 5AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Aldgate East located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Aldgate East | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Aldgate East |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Aldgate | Circle, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Aldgate |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Shoreditch High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Shoreditch High Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Allen Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Allen Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Altab Ali Park | Small | Walking directions to Altab Ali Park |
| 0.1 mi | Christ Church Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to Christ Church Churchyard |
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £542,500 in Spitalfields & Banglatown area, with individual transactions ranging from £183,750 up to £3,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 52 | £507,500 |
| Terraced | 6 | £905,000 |
10 year median price trend in Spitalfields & Banglatown
In the E1 5AE postcode area, located within Spitalfields, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 5AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Zara's Corner | 20 Spelman Street, London, E1 5LQ | Walking directions to Zara's Corner |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 20 Brick Lane, London, E1 6RF | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | Zaman Brothers Cash and Carry | 17-19 Brick Lane, London, E1 6PU | Walking directions to Zaman Brothers Cash and Carry |
| 0.1 mi | Cost Price | 41 Brick Lane, London, E1 6PU | Walking directions to Cost Price |
| 0.1 mi | Shisha Cloud & Smashed Gadget | 2 Old Montague Street, London, E1 5NG | Walking directions to Shisha Cloud & Smashed Gadget |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.