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 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 Tower Gateway, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Swedenborg Gardens.
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.
City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 600.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in City of London is £91,506 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 3 | £885,000 | £1,664 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £794 |
| 2017 | £880 |
| 2019 | £807 |
| 2021 | £614 |
| 2022 | £1,072 |
| 2023 | £577 |
| 2024 | £1,478 |
| 2025 | £1,396 |
There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 8AL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2025 | Flat 601, Marlyn Lodge, Portsoken Street, London, E1 8RB | Flats | Leasehold | £885,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Flat 13, Londinium Tower, 87, Mansell Street, London, E1 8AP | Flats | Leasehold | £492,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 30, Londinium Tower, 87, Mansell Street, London, E1 8AP | Flats | Leasehold | £410,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Flat 6, Prospero House, 6, Portsoken Street, London, E1 8BZ | Flats | Leasehold | £357,400 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | Apartment 1304, 16, Minories, London, EC3N 1BL | Flats | Leasehold | £770,000 |
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 |
Annual council tax rates for City of London 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 8AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jason Paul Pritchard
Portsoken - Elected 20 Mar 2025
John William Fletcher
Portsoken - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Munsur Ali
Portsoken - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Samapti Bagchi
Portsoken - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Rachel Blake
Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E1 8AL 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.
The median sale price around E1 8AL in City of London is £885,000 (about £1,664 per square foot) based on 3 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E1 8AL, including English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School (Good), David Game College and The Aldgate School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E1 8AL is Tower Gateway in TfL zone 1, about 194 m away, serving the DLR line.
E1 8AL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering E1 8AL 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).