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E1 8NT

Cable Street

Whitechapel

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Overview

Postcode E1 8NT 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 low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 244.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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 Tower Gateway, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Wapping Woods.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
245
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

St George in the East & Wapping North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,535 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

St George in the East & Wapping North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 244.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% 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 13 ft away from E1 8NT.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

9/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for E1 8NT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

Tower Gateway

DLR

Walking directions to Tower Gateway
0.4 mi

1

Aldgate East

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Aldgate East
0.4 mi

1

Tower Hill

Circle, District

Walking directions to Tower Hill

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
221
Population density
7,657.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
81.01(+711%)
Other theft
80.17(+601%)
Violence and sexual offences
51.48(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.04(+60%)
Theft from the person
27.85(+197%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
64
28.44%
British
63
28%
Chinese
22
9.78%
Indian
14
6.22%
Bangladeshi
12
5.33%
Total population: 225

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
169
78.24%
Level 3 (A level)
16
7.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
6.02%
Other
9
4.17%
No qualifications
5
2.31%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
73
51.41%
Owns with a mortgage
31
21.83%
Other forms of private rent
14
9.86%
Owns outright
12
8.45%
Other social rented
6
4.23%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Whitechapel

Median price£547,500
Price per sq ft£733
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£425K – £677K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £547,500 (about £733 per square foot) in Whitechapel area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,000 up to £1,490,000.

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
Terraced5£1,075,000£709
Flats70£525,000£733

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whitechapel

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitechapel.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£675,000£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£430,000
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£986£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£719
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 8NT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1 8NT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 2025Flat 22, Sapphire Court, 1, Ensign Street, London, E1 8JQFlatsLeasehold£475,000
30 Jul 2025Flat 34, George Leybourne House, Fletcher Street, London, E1 8HWFlatsLeasehold£405,000
26 Aug 2025Flat 2, 18, Ensign Street, London, E1 8JDFlatsLeasehold£925,000
11 Feb 202620, Conant Mews, London, E1 8RZFlatsLeasehold£425,000
30 Jan 20269, Conant Mews, London, E1 8RZFlatsLeasehold£610,000

Schools

In the E1 8NT postcode area, located within St George in the East & Wapping North, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E1 8NT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.1 miNot applicableOMG EducationOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryHarry Gosling Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E1 8NT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCable News 'n' Mini Mart14 Cable Street, London, E1 8JGWalking directions to Cable News 'n' Mini Mart
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalThe Highway, London, E1W 2AQWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miRoyal Mint Store1 Royal Mint Place, London, E1 8LSWalking directions to Royal Mint Store
0.2 miStarry MartTower Hamlets, E1W 2ASWalking directions to Starry Mart
0.2 miCo-op Food77-101 The Highway, London, E1W 2BNWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district (2025-26).

Band A£1,170
Band B£1,365
Band C£1,560
Band D£1,755
Band E£2,144
Band F£2,534
Band G£2,924
Band H£3,509

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 8NT, 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 026EE01035696
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1999-12-01

Frequently asked questions about E1 8NT

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

The area around E1 8NT records about 245 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near E1 8NT?

The median sale price around E1 8NT in St George in the East & Wapping North is £547,500 (about £733 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E1 8NT?

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

What is the nearest station to E1 8NT?

The closest station to E1 8NT is Tower Gateway in TfL zone 1, about 516 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E1 8NT?

E1 8NT scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,535 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E1 8NT (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 8NT 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.