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E1 6DY

Spital Square

Spitalfields & Banglatown

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Detailed insights for E1 6DY

Overview

Postcode E1 6DY 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 284.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Spitalfields is £66,032 per year. The nearest station is Liverpool Street, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 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
285
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.3%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Spitalfields has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,906 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Spitalfields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 284.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.3%

Approximately 29.3% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 105 ft away from E1 6DY.

Flood risk

No risk

Spitalfields near E1 6DY 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 Liverpool Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E1 6DY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Liverpool Street

C2C, Central, Circle, Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Overground

Walking directions to Liverpool Street
0.3 mi

1

Shoreditch High Street

Overground

Walking directions to Shoreditch High Street
0.4 mi

1

Aldgate

Circle, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Aldgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E1 6DY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAllen GardensSmallWalking directions to Allen Gardens
0.4 miFinsbury SquareSmallWalking directions to Finsbury Square
0.4 miFinsbury Circus GardensSmallWalking directions to Finsbury Circus Gardens

Area Profile

Population
322
Population density
5,833.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
133.56(+397%)
Shoplifting
112.59(+1027%)
Other theft
69.35(+507%)
Violence and sexual offences
59.93(+93%)
Theft from the person
54.37(+480%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
120
37.15%
British
97
30.03%
Indian
22
6.81%
Bangladeshi
21
6.5%
Chinese
10
3.1%
Total population: 323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
230
74.92%
No qualifications
30
9.77%
Level 3 (A level)
24
7.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
2.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
2.28%
Total 16+ residents: 307

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
86
47.51%
Other social rented
28
15.47%
Social rents from council
25
13.81%
Owns outright
20
11.05%
Owns with a mortgage
18
9.94%
Total households: 181

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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 6DY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 6DY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 2025Flat 7, 28, Folgate Street, London, E1 6BXFlatsLeasehold£652,500
17 Jul 2025Flat 3, 20, Folgate Street, London, E1 6BXFlatsLeasehold£700,000
29 May 2026Flat 21, Priory House, 32, Folgate Street, London, E1 6UJFlatsLeasehold£1,510,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 8, 4, Steward Street, London, E1 6FQFlatsLeasehold£530,000
15 Apr 2026Flat 6, 20, Lamb Street, London, E1 6EAFlatsLeasehold£397,000

Schools

In the E1 6DY postcode area, located within Spitalfields, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E1 6DY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableThe LyceumOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableRoyal Mencap SocietySpecial post 16 institution

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 6DY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E1 6DY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSweet Spot201 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3ABWalking directions to Sweet Spot
0.1 miEatalyCity of London, EC2M 3AJWalking directions to Eataly
0.1 miFood & Wine227 Shoreditch High Street, London, E1 6PJWalking directions to Food & Wine
0.2 miAldi132 Commercial Street, London, E1 6NFWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miTesco Express116-118 Commercial Street, London, E1 6NFWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 6DY, 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 015BE01004307
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E1 6DY

Is E1 6DY (Spitalfields) safe?

The area around E1 6DY records about 285 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 6DY?

The median sale price around E1 6DY 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 6DY?

There are 20 schools close to E1 6DY, including The Lyceum, Christ Church CofE School (Good) and Royal Mencap Society (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E1 6DY?

The closest station to E1 6DY is Liverpool Street in TfL zone 1, about 328 m away, serving the C2C, Central, Circle, Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around E1 6DY?

E1 6DY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,906 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E1 6DY (Spitalfields) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E1 6DY 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).