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E1 6NQ

Commercial Street

Spitalfields & Banglatown

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Detailed insights for E1 6NQ

Overview

Postcode E1 6NQ 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 9 primary and 2 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
9.8%
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

9.8%

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.

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 59 ft away from E1 6NQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Spitalfields near E1 6NQ 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 Shoreditch High Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E1 6NQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Shoreditch High Street

Overground

Walking directions to Shoreditch High Street
0.4 mi

1

Liverpool Street

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

Walking directions to Liverpool Street
0.4 mi

1

Aldgate East

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Aldgate East

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E1 6NQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miAllen GardensSmallWalking directions to Allen Gardens
0.4 miSt Leonard's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St Leonard's Churchyard
0.4 miAltab Ali ParkSmallWalking directions to Altab Ali Park

Area Profile

Population
239
Population density
5,930.5 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
85
35.71%
British
57
23.95%
Bangladeshi
22
9.24%
Indian
13
5.46%
Chinese
11
4.62%
Total population: 238

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
162
73.3%
No qualifications
19
8.6%
Level 3 (A level)
17
7.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
3.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
3.17%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
79
59.4%
Owns outright
19
14.29%
Owns with a mortgage
16
12.03%
Other social rented
13
9.77%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.51%
Total households: 133

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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 6NQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 6NQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Dec 2025Flat 75, Exchange Building, 132, Commercial Street, London, E1 6NQFlatsLeasehold£1,035,000
16 Apr 2026Flat 12, Exchange Building, 132, Commercial Street, London, E1 6NGFlatsLeasehold£405,000
17 Oct 2025Flat 43, Exchange Building, 132, Commercial Street, London, E1 6NGFlatsLeasehold£825,000
29 Aug 2025Flat 51, Exchange Building, 132, Commercial Street, London, E1 6NGFlatsLeasehold£1,225,000
16 Jan 2026Flat 26, The Cloisters, 145, Commercial Street, London, E1 6EBFlatsLeasehold£363,000

Schools

In the E1 6NQ postcode area, located within Spitalfields, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E1 6NQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableBrick Lane SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableThe Complete WorksOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E1 6NQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express116-118 Commercial Street, London, E1 6NFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0 miAldi132 Commercial Street, London, E1 6NFWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miCity Supermarket10 Quaker Street, London, E1 6SZWalking directions to City Supermarket
0.1 miTaj Stores112 Brick Lane, London, E1 6RLWalking directions to Taj Stores
0.2 miJB Food Store Ltd97 Brick Lane, London, E1 6SEWalking directions to JB Food Store Ltd

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 6NQ, 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 Introduced1998-12-01

Frequently asked questions about E1 6NQ

Is E1 6NQ (Spitalfields) safe?

The area around E1 6NQ 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 6NQ?

The median sale price around E1 6NQ 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 6NQ?

There are 20 schools close to E1 6NQ, including Christ Church CofE School (Good), Brick Lane School (Good) and The Complete Works (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E1 6NQ?

The closest station to E1 6NQ is Shoreditch High Street in TfL zone 1, about 272 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E1 6NQ?

E1 6NQ 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 6NQ (Spitalfields) in Parliament and on the local council?

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