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E1 7AA

Catherine Wheel Alley

Portsoken

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Overview

Postcode E1 7AA is located in a major urban area, within the Portsoken ward of City of London in the London region, and forms part of the City of London area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 600.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.6× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year. The nearest station is Aldgate, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Finsbury Circus Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
601
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
40.5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

City of London has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,807 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 600.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.5%

Approximately 40.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 122 ft away from E1 7AA.

Flood risk

No risk

City of London near E1 7AA 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 located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E1 7AA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

1

Aldgate

Circle, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Aldgate
0.1 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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E1 7AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miFinsbury Circus GardensSmallWalking directions to Finsbury Circus Gardens
0.3 miAltab Ali ParkSmallWalking directions to Altab Ali Park
0.2 miChrist Church ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to Christ Church Churchyard

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
1,861.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
184.55(+1747%)
Other theft
145.45(+1173%)
Violence and sexual offences
141.82(+356%)
Theft from the person
78.18(+733%)
Public order
50.91(+653%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
69
24.47%
Bangladeshi
62
21.99%
Other White
53
18.79%
Chinese
24
8.51%
Other
17
6.03%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
48.91%
Level 3 (A level)
48
17.52%
No qualifications
43
15.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
9.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.28%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
38.1%
Other social rented
44
34.92%
Owns with a mortgage
12
9.52%
Other forms of private rent
9
7.14%
Social rents from council
7
5.56%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Portsoken

Median price£885,000
Price per sq ft£1,664
Sales (last 12 months)3
Typical range (middle 50%)£828K – £1.1M

Based on 3 recent sales, the median property price is £885,000 (about £1,664 per square foot) in Portsoken area, with individual transactions ranging from £770,000 up to £1,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Portsoken over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats3£885,000£1,664

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Portsoken

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Portsoken.
YearFlats
2016£485,000
2017£540,000
2019£395,000
2021£450,000
2022£450,000
2023£385,000
2024£799,125
2025£1,117,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Portsoken.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Portsoken.
YearFlats
2016£794
2017£880
2019£807
2021£614
2022£1,072
2023£577
2024£1,478
2025£1,396
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Portsoken.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Portsoken in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 7AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 7AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Mar 2025Flat 24, Wentworth Dwellings, 3, New Goulston Street, London, E1 7PNFlatsLeasehold£585,000
26 Mar 2026Flat 7, 84, Middlesex Street, London, E1 7EZFlatsLeasehold£2,100,000
07 Nov 2025Flat 2, 84, Middlesex Street, London, E1 7EZFlatsLeasehold£1,225,000
14 Jan 2026Flat 60, Arcadia Court, 45, Old Castle Street, London, E1 7NYFlatsLeasehold£425,000
09 Oct 2025Flat 8, Arcadia Court, 45, Old Castle Street, London, E1 7NYFlatsLeasehold£355,000

Schools

In the E1 7AA postcode area, located within City of London, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E1 7AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Aldgate SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableRoyal Mencap SocietySpecial post 16 institution

Requires improvement

0.2 miNot applicableDavid Game CollegeOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 7AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E1 7AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa10 Harrow Place, London, E1 7DBWalking directions to Nisa
0.1 miTesco Express142 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7DHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miNisa LocalLittle Somerset Street, City of London, E1 8AHWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.1 miFood Giant Express129 Whitechapel High Street, London, E1 7PTWalking directions to Food Giant Express
0.1 miTesco Express3 Commercial Street, London, E1 6BFWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for City of London district.

Band A£886
Band B£1,034
Band C£1,182
Band D£1,330
Band E£1,625
Band F£1,920
Band G£2,216
Band H£2,659

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 7AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jason Paul Pritchard

Portsoken - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

John William Fletcher

Portsoken - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Munsur Ali

Portsoken - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Samapti Bagchi

Portsoken - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Member of parliament

Rachel Blake

Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCity of LondonE09000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyCities of London and WestminsterE14001172
WardPortsokenE05009308
ParishCity of London, unparished areaE43000191
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)City of LondonE02000001
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)City of London 001EE01000005
Police ForceCity of London
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about E1 7AA

Is E1 7AA (City of London) safe?

The area around E1 7AA records about 601 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 other theft, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near E1 7AA?

The median sale price around E1 7AA in City of London is £885,000 (about £1,664 per square foot) based on 3 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E1 7AA?

There are 20 schools close to E1 7AA, including The Aldgate School (Outstanding), Royal Mencap Society (Requires improvement) and David Game College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E1 7AA?

The closest station to E1 7AA is Aldgate in TfL zone 1, about 136 m away, serving the Circle and Metropolitan lines.

How deprived is the area around E1 7AA?

E1 7AA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,807 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E1 7AA (City of London) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering E1 7AA is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 4 local councillors, including Jason Paul Pritchard (Independent), John William Fletcher (Independent) and Munsur Ali (Independent).