Postcode E1 7BN 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Spitalfields is £66,032 per year. The nearest station is Aldgate East, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Altab Ali Park.
Spitalfields has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,873 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Spitalfields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.2% 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 45 ft away from E1 7BN.
Spitalfields near E1 7BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Aldgate East located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Aldgate East | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Aldgate East |
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Aldgate | Circle, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Aldgate |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Fenchurch Street | C2C | Walking directions to Fenchurch Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Altab Ali Park | Small | Walking directions to Altab Ali Park |
| 0.3 mi | Christ Church Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to Christ Church Churchyard |
| 0.4 mi | Tower Bridge Piazza | Small | Walking directions to Tower Bridge Piazza |
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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 7BN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | Flat 1102, Houblon Apartments, 6, Tyne Street, London, E1 7AN | Flats | Leasehold | £183,750 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Apartment 1903, Crawford Building, 112, Whitechapel High Street, London, E1 7AQ | Flats | Leasehold | £515,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2025 | Apartment 1712, Crawford Building, 112, Whitechapel High Street, London, E1 7AQ | Flats | Leasehold | £472,500 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | Flat 85, Kensington Apartments, 11, Commercial Street, London, E1 6NE | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | Flat 112, Kensington Apartments, 11, Commercial Street, London, E1 6NE | Flats | Leasehold | £750,000 |
In the E1 7BN postcode area, located within Spitalfields, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 7BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Food Giant Express | 129 Whitechapel High Street, London, E1 7PT | Walking directions to Food Giant Express |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Little Somerset Street, City of London, E1 8AH | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 3 Commercial Street, London, E1 6BF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 142 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7DH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 8 Minories, London, EC3N 1BJ | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 7BN, 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 7BN records about 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 7BN 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 7BN, including Royal Mencap Society (Requires improvement), Mulberry Canon Barnett Primary Academy and David Game College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E1 7BN is Aldgate East in TfL zone 1, about 94 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.
E1 7BN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,873 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 7BN 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).