Postcode E1 8SQ 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.5 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 Tower Gateway located about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Swedenborg Gardens.
St George in the East & Wapping North has a moderate 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.
St George in the East & Wapping North has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.4% 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 88 ft away from E1 8SQ.
St George in the East & Wapping North near E1 8SQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tower Gateway located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Tower Gateway | DLR | Walking directions to Tower Gateway |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Tower Hill | Circle, District | Walking directions to Tower Hill |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Aldgate | Circle, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Aldgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Swedenborg Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Swedenborg Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Altab Ali Park | Small | Walking directions to Altab Ali Park |
| 0.5 mi | Hermitage Riverside Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Hermitage Riverside Memorial Garden |
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 8SQ postcode area, located within St George in the East & Wapping North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1 8SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Royal Mint Store | 1 Royal Mint Place, London, E1 8LS | Walking directions to Royal Mint Store |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 90 Mansell Street, London, E1 8AL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Food&Wine | 105 Minories, London, EC3N 1LA | Walking directions to Food&Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Minories | City of London, EC3N 1LA | Walking directions to Co-op Minories |
| 0.2 mi | Cable News 'n' Mini Mart | 14 Cable Street, London, E1 8JG | Walking directions to Cable News 'n' Mini Mart |
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.