Postcode E1 5FU is located in a major urban area, within the Spitalfields & Banglatown ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Brick Lane North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Brick Lane North is £69,280 per year. The nearest station is Bethnal Green Rail located about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Weaver's Fields.
Brick Lane North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,244 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Brick Lane North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 82.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Brick Lane North is £69,280 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 239 ft away from E1 5FU.
Brick Lane North near E1 5FU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bethnal Green Rail located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Bethnal Green Rail | N/A | Walking directions to Bethnal Green Rail |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Shoreditch High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Shoreditch High Street |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Whitechapel | District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Overground | Walking directions to Whitechapel |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Weaver's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Weaver's Fields |
| 0.1 mi | Allen Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Allen Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Ravenscroft Park | Small | Walking directions to Ravenscroft Park |
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 5FU postcode area, located within Brick Lane North, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 5FU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | TSB News | 77 Vallance Road, London, E1 5BS | Walking directions to TSB News |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Pedley Street, Tower Hamlets, E1 5BW | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Maisha Store | 98 Vallance Road, London, E1 5BW | Walking directions to Maisha Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sylhet Sweets Store | 109 Hanbury Street, London, E1 5JQ | Walking directions to Sylhet Sweets Store |
| 0.2 mi | Al Amin Cash & Carry | 105-107 Hanbury Street, London, E1 5JQ | Walking directions to Al Amin Cash & Carry |
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: 16/01/2026.