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E1 8NS

Cable Street

Whitechapel

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Overview

Postcode E1 8NS 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in St George in the East & Wapping North is £82,123 per year. The nearest station is Shadwell, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Wapping Woods.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
42.6%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

St George in the East & Wapping North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,826 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

St George in the East & Wapping North has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.6%

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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in St George in the East & Wapping North is £82,123 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 101 ft away from E1 8NS.

Flood risk

No risk

St George in the East & Wapping North near E1 8NS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Shadwell located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E1 8NS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Shadwell

DLR, Overground

Walking directions to Shadwell
0.5 mi

1

Tower Gateway

DLR

Walking directions to Tower Gateway
0.5 mi

1

Aldgate East

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Aldgate East

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E1 8NS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWapping WoodsSmallWalking directions to Wapping Woods
0.2 miSt George's GardensSmallWalking directions to St George's Gardens
0.1 miSwedenborg GardensSmallWalking directions to Swedenborg Gardens

Area Profile

Population
347
Population density
43,375 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.94(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.96(+12%)
Shoplifting
22.47(+125%)
Other theft
8.49(-26%)
Burglary
6.49(+19%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
210
60.69%
British
40
11.56%
Other White
31
8.96%
African
16
4.62%
Indian
7
2.02%
Total population: 346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
38.95%
No qualifications
53
19.85%
Level 3 (A level)
41
15.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
9.74%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
31
28.7%
Other social rented
28
25.93%
Social rents from council
18
16.67%
Owns with a mortgage
16
14.81%
Owns outright
13
12.04%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Whitechapel

Median price£537,500
Price per sq ft£740
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£425K – £669K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £537,500 (about £740 per square foot) in Whitechapel area, with individual transactions ranging from £260,000 up to £1,450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whitechapel over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced4£1,110,000£709
Flats76£525,000£740

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whitechapel

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitechapel.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£618,000£615,000
2017£692,250£1,240,000
2018£818,300£800,000
2019£759,000£1,315,750
2020£635,000£760,000
2021£539,800£925,000
2022£543,360£1,080,000
2023£581,250£757,500
2024£500,000£850,000
2025£523,268£1,110,000
2026£489,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitechapel.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitechapel.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£902£1,190
2017£1,078£873
2018£1,227£695
2019£1,251£800
2020£1,038£831
2021£876£670
2022£927£744
2023£938£629
2024£725£693
2025£750£748
2026£740
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitechapel.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whitechapel in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 8NS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 8NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 2025Flat 33, Noble Court, Cable Street, London, E1 8HSFlatsLeasehold£380,000
15 Jul 2025Flat 2, Warwick Apartments, 132, Cable Street, London, E1 8NUFlatsLeasehold£365,000
28 Oct 2025Flat 18, Stockholm House, Swedenborg Gardens, London, E1 8HRFlatsLeasehold£260,000
20 Jun 2025Flat 41, Stockholm House, Swedenborg Gardens, London, E1 8HRFlatsLeasehold£356,000
11 May 2026Flat 806, Wilson Tower, 16, Christian Street, London, E1 1AWFlatsLeasehold£335,000

Schools

In the E1 8NS postcode area, located within St George in the East & Wapping North, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E1 8NS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableOMG EducationOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miPrimarySt Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableButtercup Primary SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 8NS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E1 8NS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food77-101 The Highway, London, E1W 2BNWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miSnack World115 Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LXWalking directions to Snack World
0.1 miQuality Food125-127 Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LXWalking directions to Quality Food
0.2 miLondis102-106 The Highway, London, E1W 2BXWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miCannon Cash & Carry129 Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LXWalking directions to Cannon Cash & Carry

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.

Band A£1,225
Band B£1,429
Band C£1,634
Band D£1,838
Band E£2,246
Band F£2,655
Band G£3,063
Band H£3,676

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E1 8NS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Abulkashem Helal

Whitechapel - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Kamrul Hussain

Whitechapel - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Shafi Ahmed

Whitechapel - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Member of parliament

Rushanara Ali

Bethnal Green and Stepney - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictTower HamletsE09000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyBethnal Green and StepneyE14001086
WardWhitechapelE05009336
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)St George in the East & Wapping NorthE02000889
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 026CE01004295
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2014-03-01

Frequently asked questions about E1 8NS

Is E1 8NS (St George in the East & Wapping North) safe?

The area around E1 8NS records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near E1 8NS?

The median sale price around E1 8NS in St George in the East & Wapping North is £537,500 (about £740 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E1 8NS?

There are 20 schools close to E1 8NS, including OMG Education, St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and Buttercup Primary School (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E1 8NS?

The closest station to E1 8NS is Shadwell in TfL zone 2, about 435 m away, serving the DLR and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around E1 8NS?

E1 8NS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,826 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E1 8NS (St George in the East & Wapping North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E1 8NS is Rushanara Ali (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Abulkashem Helal (Aspire), Kamrul Hussain (Aspire) and Shafi Ahmed (Aspire).