Postcode E1 6LZ 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 Shoreditch High Street, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Allen Gardens.
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.
Spitalfields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 284.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.8% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from E1 6LZ.
Spitalfields near E1 6LZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shoreditch High Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Shoreditch High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Shoreditch High Street |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Aldgate East | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Aldgate East |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Liverpool Street | C2C, Central, Circle, Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Overground | Walking directions to Liverpool Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Allen Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Allen Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | St Leonard's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Leonard's Churchyard |
| 0.4 mi | Altab Ali Park | Small | Walking directions to Altab Ali Park |
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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 6LZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2025 | 108, Commercial Street, London, E1 6LZ | Other | Leasehold | £53,000 | |
| 03 Mar 2025 | Unit Fg-014, 21, Hanbury Street, London, E1 6QR | Other | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | Flat 14, 54, Folgate Street, London, E1 6UN | Flats | Leasehold | £700,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | Flat 17, 54, Folgate Street, London, E1 6UN | Flats | Leasehold | £645,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 16, 54, Folgate Street, London, E1 6UN | Flats | Leasehold | £670,000 |
In the E1 6LZ postcode area, located within Spitalfields, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 6LZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 116-118 Commercial Street, London, E1 6NF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Brick Lane Convenience | 61 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL | Walking directions to Brick Lane Convenience |
| 0.1 mi | Taj Stores | 112 Brick Lane, London, E1 6RL | Walking directions to Taj Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 132 Commercial Street, London, E1 6NF | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Brick Lane Mini Mart | 100 Brick Lane, London, E1 6RL | Walking directions to Brick Lane Mini Mart |
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 6LZ, 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 6LZ 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.
The median sale price around E1 6LZ 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 6LZ, including Christ Church CofE School (Good), The Complete Works (Good) and Royal Mencap Society (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E1 6LZ is Shoreditch High Street in TfL zone 1, about 392 m away, serving the Overground line.
E1 6LZ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E1 6LZ 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).