Postcode E1 8GE 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 121.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Aldgate is £77,943 per year. The nearest station is Aldgate East located about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is St George's Gardens.
Aldgate has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,542 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Aldgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.2% 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 per household in Aldgate is £77,943 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 245 ft away from E1 8GE.
Aldgate near E1 8GE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Aldgate East located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Aldgate East | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Aldgate East |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Tower Gateway | DLR | Walking directions to Tower Gateway |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Aldgate | Circle, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Aldgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St George's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St George's Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Swedenborg Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Swedenborg Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Altab Ali Park | Small | Walking directions to Altab Ali Park |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £545,000 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 | 82 | £525,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £850,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whitechapel
In the E1 8GE 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 8GE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tian Tian Market | 18 Piazza Walk, London, E1 8ZN | Walking directions to Tian Tian Market |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Leman Street, London, E1 8EJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Amazon Fresh | Leman Street, London, E1 8PU | Walking directions to Amazon Fresh |
| 0.1 mi | Yo Yo Oriental Supermarket | 61a Alie Street, London, E1 8EB | Walking directions to Yo Yo Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Rehena Food Store | 8 St Mark Street, London, E1 8DJ | Walking directions to Rehena Food Store |
Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.