Postcode E1 8AL 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 626.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in City of London is £101,800 per year. The nearest station is Tower Gateway located about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Swedenborg Gardens.
City of London has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,678 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 626.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in City of London is £101,800 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from E1 8AL.
City of London near E1 8AL 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Tower Gateway | DLR | Walking directions to Tower Gateway |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Tower Hill | Circle, District | Walking directions to Tower Hill |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Aldgate | Circle, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Aldgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Swedenborg Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Swedenborg Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Altab Ali Park | Small | Walking directions to Altab Ali Park |
| 0.5 mi | Christ Church Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to Christ Church Churchyard |
Based on 5 recent sales, the median property price is £998,000 in Portsoken area, with individual transactions ranging from £600,000 up to £1,412,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 5 | £998,000 |
10 year median price trend in Portsoken
In the E1 8AL postcode area, located within City of London, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 8AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 90 Mansell Street, London, E1 8AL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 27 Mansell Street, London, E1 8AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Minories | City of London, EC3N 1LA | Walking directions to Co-op Minories |
| 0.1 mi | Food&Wine | 105 Minories, London, EC3N 1LA | Walking directions to Food&Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Rehena Food Store | 8 St Mark Street, London, E1 8DJ | Walking directions to Rehena Food Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.