Postcode E1 8AD is located in a major urban area, within the Whitechapel ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Aldgate area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 294.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Aldgate is £60,700 per year. The nearest station is Tower Gateway located about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Swedenborg Gardens.
Aldgate has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,328 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Aldgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 294.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Aldgate is £60,700 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 180 ft away from E1 8AD.
Aldgate near E1 8AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tower Gateway located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Tower Gateway | DLR | Walking directions to Tower Gateway |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Tower Hill | Circle, District | Walking directions to Tower Hill |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Aldgate East | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Aldgate East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Swedenborg Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Swedenborg Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Altab Ali Park | Small | Walking directions to Altab Ali Park |
| 0.3 mi | Trinity Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Trinity Square Gardens |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 in Whitechapel area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,250 up to £1,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 86 | £500,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £790,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whitechapel
In the E1 8AD postcode area, located within Aldgate, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 8AD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Royal Mint Store | 1 Royal Mint Place, London, E1 8LS | Walking directions to Royal Mint Store |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 90 Mansell Street, London, E1 8AL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Rehena Food Store | 8 St Mark Street, London, E1 8DJ | Walking directions to Rehena Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Leman Street, London, E1 8EJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Cable News 'n' Mini Mart | 14 Cable Street, London, E1 8JG | Walking directions to Cable News 'n' Mini Mart |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.