Postcode E1W 3DX is located in a major urban area, within the Shadwell ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Shadwell North area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shadwell North is £55,447 per year. The nearest station is Shadwell, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is King Edward Memorial Park.
Shadwell North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,678 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Shadwell North has an average crime rate, with approximately 66.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 89.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 55.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shadwell North is £55,447 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 138 ft away from E1W 3DX.
Shadwell North near E1W 3DX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Shadwell | DLR, Overground | Walking directions to Shadwell |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Limehouse | C2C, DLR | Walking directions to Limehouse |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Wapping | Overground | Walking directions to Wapping |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | King Edward Memorial Park | Medium | Walking directions to King Edward Memorial Park |
| 0.4 mi | Wapping Woods | Small | Walking directions to Wapping Woods |
| 0.5 mi | St George's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St George's Gardens |
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £548 per square foot) in Shadwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £214,000 up to £700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £605,000 | £732 |
| Flats | 30 | £376,250 | £527 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £427,500 | — |
| 2017 | £372,000 | £910,000 |
| 2018 | £363,500 | £375,000 |
| 2019 | £370,000 | £448,000 |
| 2020 | £385,000 | £727,500 |
| 2021 | £427,500 | £586,240 |
| 2022 | £438,500 | £730,000 |
| 2023 | £387,000 | £569,000 |
| 2024 | £403,750 | £825,000 |
| 2025 | £385,000 | £592,000 |
| 2026 | £400,000 | £590,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £665 | — |
| 2017 | £620 | £744 |
| 2018 | £585 | — |
| 2019 | £484 | £468 |
| 2020 | £579 | £709 |
| 2021 | £665 | £548 |
| 2022 | £613 | £585 |
| 2023 | £555 | £603 |
| 2024 | £532 | £661 |
| 2025 | £581 | £486 |
| 2026 | £506 | £682 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1W 3DX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan 2026 | 478, Cable Street, London, E1W 3DR | Flats | Leasehold | £410,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2025 | 466, Cable Street, London, E1W 3DR | Flats | Leasehold | £440,000 | |
| 27 May 2025 | Flat 153, Free Trade Wharf, 340, The Highway, London, E1W 3EU | Flats | Leasehold | £625,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | Flat 8, Free Trade Wharf, 340, The Highway, London, E1W 3ES | Flats | Leasehold | £663,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Flat 21, Free Trade Wharf, 340, The Highway, London, E1W 3ES | Flats | Leasehold | £525,000 |
In the E1W 3DX postcode area, located within Shadwell North, there are 9 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1W 3DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mace Express | 403 Cable Street, London, E1W 3DP | Walking directions to Mace Express |
| 0.1 mi | Handy Stores | 377 Cable Street, London, E1 0AH | Walking directions to Handy Stores |
| 0.2 mi | East London Food Centre | 485 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HA | Walking directions to East London Food Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Rayyan's | 502 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HY | Walking directions to Rayyan's |
| 0.3 mi | Euro Food & Wines Ltd | 508 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HY | Walking directions to Euro Food & Wines Ltd |
Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E1W 3DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mohammad Harun Miah
Shadwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Rabina Khan
Shadwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Rushanara Ali
Bethnal Green and Stepney - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E1W 3DX records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around E1W 3DX in Shadwell North is £400,000 (about £548 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E1W 3DX, including Bishop Challoner Catholic School (Good), Blue Gate Fields Junior School (Good) and Blue Gate Fields Infants' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E1W 3DX is Shadwell in TfL zone 2, about 609 m away, serving the DLR and Overground lines.
E1W 3DX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,678 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E1W 3DX is Rushanara Ali (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Mohammad Harun Miah (Aspire) and Rabina Khan (Liberal Democrats).