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E1 5NF

Greatorex Street

Spitalfields & Banglatown

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Detailed insights for E1 5NF

Overview

Postcode E1 5NF 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 Aldgate East, 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
186
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.2%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Spitalfields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 186.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.2%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Spitalfields is £66,032 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 100 ft away from E1 5NF.

Flood risk

No risk

Spitalfields near E1 5NF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Aldgate East located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E1 5NF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

Aldgate East

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Aldgate East
0.3 mi

2

Whitechapel

District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Overground

Walking directions to Whitechapel
0.4 mi

1

Aldgate

Circle, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Aldgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E1 5NF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAllen GardensSmallWalking directions to Allen Gardens
0.1 miAltab Ali ParkSmallWalking directions to Altab Ali Park
0.3 miChrist Church ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to Christ Church Churchyard

Area Profile

Population
345
Population density
12,518.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.45(+62%)
Theft from the person
29.7(+217%)
Other theft
25.76(+125%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.33(-9%)
Public order
18.96(+180%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
90
26.24%
Other White
88
25.66%
British
73
21.28%
Other Asian
15
4.37%
Chinese
14
4.08%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
166
53.55%
Level 3 (A level)
68
21.94%
No qualifications
34
10.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
8.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
3.23%
Total 16+ residents: 310

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
58
55.77%
Social rents from council
17
16.35%
Owns outright
9
8.65%
Owns with a mortgage
9
8.65%
Other forms of private rent
6
5.77%
Total households: 104

Property prices in Spitalfields & Banglatown

Median price£495,000
Price per sq ft£852
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£420K – £710K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Spitalfields & Banglatown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced3£2,150,000£942
Flats70£490,000£845

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Spitalfields & Banglatown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spitalfields & Banglatown.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spitalfields & Banglatown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spitalfields & Banglatown.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spitalfields & Banglatown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Spitalfields & Banglatown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 5NF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 5NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 2025Flat 4, Evelyn House, Greatorex Street, London, E1 5NWFlatsLeasehold£380,000
10 Mar 20267, Carillon Court, 41, Greatorex Street, London, E1 5ENFlatsLeasehold£332,500
06 Feb 202645, Carillon Court, 41, Greatorex Street, London, E1 5ENFlatsLeasehold£468,000
12 Dec 202542, Carillon Court, 41, Greatorex Street, London, E1 5ENFlatsLeasehold£475,000
20 Mar 2025Flat 7, 12, Casson Street, London, E1 5LAFlatsLeasehold£500,000

Schools

In the E1 5NF postcode area, located within Spitalfields, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E1 5NF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableLondon East AcademyOther independent school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableAl-Mizan SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableDate Palm PrimaryOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 5NF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E1 5NF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miShell Select139-149 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1DTWalking directions to Shell Select
0.1 miTesco Express4 Fieldgate Street, London, E1 1ESWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miZara's Corner20 Spelman Street, London, E1 5LQWalking directions to Zara's Corner
0.1 miTesco Express45 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1DUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miBest Star One Food and Wine23 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1DUWalking directions to Best Star One Food and Wine

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 5NF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Faysal Ahmed

Spitalfields & Banglatown - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Suluk Ahmed

Spitalfields & Banglatown - 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
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SpitalfieldsE02000878
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 015DE01004309
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E1 5NF

Is E1 5NF (Spitalfields) safe?

The area around E1 5NF 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.

What is the average house price near E1 5NF?

The median sale price around E1 5NF in Spitalfields is £495,000 (about £852 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E1 5NF?

There are 20 schools close to E1 5NF, including London East Academy (Good), Al-Mizan School (Good) and Date Palm Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E1 5NF?

The closest station to E1 5NF is Aldgate East in TfL zone 1, about 518 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E1 5NF?

E1 5NF 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).

Who represents E1 5NF (Spitalfields) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E1 5NF 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).