Postcode E1 8QB 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 183.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Aldgate is £60,700 per year. The nearest station is Aldgate East located about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Swedenborg 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 183.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 45.5% 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 of residents in Aldgate is £60,700 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 98 ft away from E1 8QB.
Aldgate near E1 8QB 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Aldgate East | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Aldgate East |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Aldgate | Circle, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Aldgate |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Tower Gateway | DLR | Walking directions to Tower Gateway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Swedenborg Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Swedenborg Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Altab Ali Park | Small | Walking directions to Altab Ali Park |
| 0.4 mi | Christ Church Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to Christ Church Churchyard |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £532,500 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 | 89 | £520,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £790,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whitechapel
In the E1 8QB 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 8QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Low Cost Super Market | 42 Commercial Road, London, E1 1LN | Walking directions to Low Cost Super Market |
| 0 mi | Macro Food Centre | 38-40 Commercial Road, London, E1 1LN | Walking directions to Macro Food Centre |
| 0 mi | Nisa Local | 30 Commercial Road, London, E1 1LN | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | E1 Local | 58a Commercial Road, London, E1 1LP | Walking directions to E1 Local |
| 0.1 mi | Yo Yo Oriental Supermarket | 61a Alie Street, London, E1 8EB | Walking directions to Yo Yo Oriental Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.