Postcode E1 5AL 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 197.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Spitalfields is £61,300 per year. The nearest station is Whitechapel located about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Weaver's Fields.
Spitalfields has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,621 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Spitalfields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 197.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 49.1% 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 of residents in Spitalfields is £61,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E1 5AL.
Spitalfields near E1 5AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Whitechapel located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Whitechapel | District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Overground | Walking directions to Whitechapel |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Shoreditch High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Shoreditch High Street |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green Rail | N/A | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Rail |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Weaver's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Weaver's Fields |
| 0.1 mi | Allen Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Allen Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Altab Ali Park | Small | Walking directions to Altab Ali Park |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £592,500 in Spitalfields & Banglatown area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,000 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 | 57 | £530,000 |
| Terraced | 8 | £905,000 |
10 year median price trend in Spitalfields & Banglatown
In the E1 5AL postcode area, located within Spitalfields, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 5AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sylhet Sweets Store | 109 Hanbury Street, London, E1 5JQ | Walking directions to Sylhet Sweets Store |
| 0.1 mi | Al Amin Cash & Carry | 105-107 Hanbury Street, London, E1 5JQ | Walking directions to Al Amin Cash & Carry |
| 0.2 mi | TSB News | 77 Vallance Road, London, E1 5BS | Walking directions to TSB News |
| 0.2 mi | Zara's Corner | 20 Spelman Street, London, E1 5LQ | Walking directions to Zara's Corner |
| 0.2 mi | Maisha Store | 98 Vallance Road, London, E1 5BW | Walking directions to Maisha Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.