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E1 7QD

New Goulston Street

Spitalfields & Banglatown

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Detailed insights for E1 7QD

Overview

Postcode E1 7QD 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 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Allen Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
36.2%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Spitalfields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.2%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Spitalfields is £66,032 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 234 ft away from E1 7QD.

Flood risk

No risk

Spitalfields near E1 7QD 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 East located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E1 7QD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

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 7QD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAllen GardensSmallWalking directions to Allen Gardens
0.3 miAltab Ali ParkSmallWalking directions to Altab Ali Park
0.2 miChrist Church ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to Christ Church Churchyard

Area Profile

Population
536
Population density
13,604.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
52.45(+95%)
Violence and sexual offences
36.12(+16%)
Other theft
22.76(+99%)
Theft from the person
13.85(+48%)
Drugs
12.86(+107%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
211
39.44%
Other White
104
19.44%
British
80
14.95%
African
33
6.17%
Chinese
16
2.99%
Total population: 535

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
233
52.83%
No qualifications
83
18.82%
Level 3 (A level)
38
8.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
8.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
7.26%
Total 16+ residents: 441

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
96
45.71%
Other social rented
63
30%
Owns with a mortgage
16
7.62%
Social rents from council
13
6.19%
Other forms of private rent
8
3.81%
Total households: 210

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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 7QD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 7QD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
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
25 Apr 2025Flat 7, Arcadia Court, 45, Old Castle Street, London, E1 7NYFlatsLeasehold£345,000
20 Mar 2025Flat 21, Arcadia Court, 45, Old Castle Street, London, E1 7NYFlatsLeasehold£370,000
11 Mar 2025Flat 24, Wentworth Dwellings, 3, New Goulston Street, London, E1 7PNFlatsLeasehold£585,000

Schools

In the E1 7QD postcode area, located within Spitalfields, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E1 7QD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableRoyal Mencap SocietySpecial post 16 institution

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryMulberry Canon Barnett Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableThe Complete WorksOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E1 7QD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa10 Harrow Place, London, E1 7DBWalking directions to Nisa
0.1 miFood Giant Express129 Whitechapel High Street, London, E1 7PTWalking directions to Food Giant Express
0.1 miStop n Shop59 Commercial Street, London, E1 6BDWalking directions to Stop n Shop
0.1 miTesco Express3 Commercial Street, London, E1 6BFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miSainsbury's Local31 Bell Lane, London, E1 7LAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 7QD, 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 015EE01004310
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E1 7QD

Is E1 7QD (Spitalfields) safe?

The area around E1 7QD 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.

What is the average house price near E1 7QD?

The median sale price around E1 7QD 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 7QD?

There are 20 schools close to E1 7QD, including Royal Mencap Society (Requires improvement), Mulberry Canon Barnett Primary Academy and The Complete Works (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E1 7QD?

The closest station to E1 7QD is Aldgate East in TfL zone 1, about 173 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E1 7QD?

E1 7QD 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).

Who represents E1 7QD (Spitalfields) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E1 7QD 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).