Postcode E1 8AQ 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 Aldgate 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 93.5% 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 81 ft away from E1 8AQ.
City of London near E1 8AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Aldgate located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Aldgate | Circle, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Aldgate |
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Aldgate East | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Aldgate East |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Tower Gateway | DLR | Walking directions to Tower Gateway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Swedenborg Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Swedenborg Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Altab Ali Park | Small | Walking directions to Altab Ali Park |
| 0.4 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 8AQ 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 8AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 27 Mansell Street, London, E1 8AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 90 Mansell Street, London, E1 8AL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Little Somerset Street, City of London, E1 8AH | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 8 Minories, London, EC3N 1BJ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 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.