Postcode E1 5AQ 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 186.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Spitalfields is £66,032 per year. The nearest station is Whitechapel, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Allen Gardens.
Spitalfields has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,794 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Spitalfields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 186.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from E1 5AQ.
Spitalfields near E1 5AQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Whitechapel | District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Overground | Walking directions to Whitechapel |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Aldgate East | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Aldgate East |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green Rail | Overground | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Rail |
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Christ Church Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to Christ Church Churchyard |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 (about £852 per square foot) in Spitalfields & Banglatown area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £4,950,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £2,150,000 | £942 |
| Flats | 70 | £490,000 | £845 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £615,000 | £1,645,000 |
| 2017 | £525,000 | £1,870,000 |
| 2018 | £570,000 | £1,870,000 |
| 2019 | £661,300 | £722,500 |
| 2020 | £537,500 | £985,000 |
| 2021 | £525,000 | £2,700,000 |
| 2022 | £510,000 | £845,000 |
| 2023 | £515,000 | £1,750,000 |
| 2024 | £535,000 | £1,162,500 |
| 2025 | £497,500 | £1,270,000 |
| 2026 | £490,000 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £949 | £773 |
| 2017 | £893 | £954 |
| 2018 | £871 | £828 |
| 2019 | £912 | £673 |
| 2020 | £911 | £946 |
| 2021 | £845 | £1,035 |
| 2022 | £796 | £840 |
| 2023 | £841 | £900 |
| 2024 | £855 | £1,086 |
| 2025 | £843 | £910 |
| 2026 | £829 | — |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 5AQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2025 | 26, Spring Walk, London, E1 5JA | Terraced | Freehold | £720,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Flat 4, Evelyn House, Greatorex Street, London, E1 5NW | Flats | Leasehold | £380,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2026 | 7, Carillon Court, 41, Greatorex Street, London, E1 5EN | Flats | Leasehold | £332,500 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 45, Carillon Court, 41, Greatorex Street, London, E1 5EN | Flats | Leasehold | £468,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 42, Carillon Court, 41, Greatorex Street, London, E1 5EN | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 |
In the E1 5AQ postcode area, located within Spitalfields, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 5AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Shell Select | 139-149 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1DT | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 4 Fieldgate Street, London, E1 1ES | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Shelley Food & Wine | 193C Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1DN | Walking directions to Shelley Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Millennium | 133 New Road, London, E1 1HJ | Walking directions to Millennium |
| 0.1 mi | Variety Discount Store | 129 New Road, London, E1 1HJ | Walking directions to Variety Discount Store |
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 5AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Faysal Ahmed
Spitalfields & Banglatown - Elected 7 May 2026
Suluk Ahmed
Spitalfields & Banglatown - Elected 7 May 2026
Rushanara Ali
Bethnal Green and Stepney - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E1 5AQ 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around E1 5AQ in Spitalfields is £495,000 (about £852 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E1 5AQ, including London East Academy (Good), Al-Mizan School (Good) and Kobi Nazrul Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E1 5AQ is Whitechapel in TfL zone 2, about 439 m away, serving the District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City and Overground lines.
E1 5AQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,794 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 5AQ is Rushanara Ali (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Faysal Ahmed (Aspire) and Suluk Ahmed (Aspire).