Postcode E1 8NU 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 91.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in St George in the East & Wapping North is £82,123 per year. The nearest station is Shadwell located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 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 91.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.7% 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 per household in St George in the East & Wapping North is £82,123 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 144 ft away from E1 8NU.
St George in the East & Wapping North near E1 8NU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shadwell located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Shadwell | DLR, Overground | Walking directions to Shadwell |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Tower Gateway | DLR | Walking directions to Tower Gateway |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Wapping | Overground | Walking directions to Wapping |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wapping Woods | Small | Walking directions to Wapping Woods |
| 0.1 mi | St George's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St George's Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Swedenborg Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Swedenborg Gardens |
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 8NU postcode area, located within St George in the East & Wapping North, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 8NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 77-101 The Highway, London, E1W 2BN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Snack World | 115 Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LX | Walking directions to Snack World |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 102-106 The Highway, London, E1W 2BX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Quality Food | 125-127 Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LX | Walking directions to Quality Food |
| 0.1 mi | Cannon Cash & Carry | 129 Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LX | Walking directions to Cannon Cash & Carry |
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.