Postcode E1 8GY is located in a major urban area, within the Whitechapel ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region , and forms part of the St George in the East & Wapping North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 112.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in St George in the East & Wapping North is £71,000 per year. The nearest station is Shadwell located about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Wapping Woods.
St George in the East & Wapping North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,506 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
St George in the East & Wapping North has a high crime rate, with approximately 112.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 42.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in St George in the East & Wapping North is £71,000 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 124 ft away from E1 8GY.
St George in the East & Wapping North near E1 8GY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Whitechapel area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,250 up to £1,680,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 83 | £500,000 |
| Terraced | 2 | £1,295,000 |
10 years price trend in Whitechapel
In the E1 8GY postcode area, located within St George in the East & Wapping North, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.