Postcode E1 6SW 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 162.6 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 Shoreditch High Street located about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Allen Gardens.
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 162.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 124 ft away from E1 6SW.
Brick Lane North near E1 6SW 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Shoreditch High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Shoreditch High Street |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Liverpool Street | C2C, Central, Circle, Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Overground | Walking directions to Liverpool Street |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Aldgate East | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Aldgate East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Allen Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Allen Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Ravenscroft Park | Small | Walking directions to Ravenscroft Park |
| 0.4 mi | St Leonard's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Leonard's Churchyard |
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 6SW postcode area, located within Brick Lane North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 6SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | JB Food Store Ltd | 97 Brick Lane, London, E1 6SE | Walking directions to JB Food Store Ltd |
| 0.1 mi | City Supermarket | 10 Quaker Street, London, E1 6SZ | Walking directions to City Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Planet Organic | 132 Commercial Street, London, E1 6NG | Walking directions to Planet Organic |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 50 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6JW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 116-118 Commercial Street, London, E1 6NF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.