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E1W 3HB

Shadwell

Tower Hamlets

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Detailed insights for E1W 3HB

Overview

Postcode E1W 3HB is located in a major urban area, within the Shadwell area of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe is £78,816 per year. The median sale price in Shadwell is £400,000 (around £527 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £313,750 and £437,500. The nearest station is Limehouse, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Stepney Green Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
53.7%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,318 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.7%

Approximately 53.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe is £78,816 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 94 ft away from E1W 3HB.

Flood risk

No risk

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe near E1W 3HB 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 Limehouse located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E1W 3HB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Limehouse

C2C, DLR

Walking directions to Limehouse
0.6 mi

2

Shadwell

DLR, Overground

Walking directions to Shadwell
0.7 mi

2

Wapping

Overground

Walking directions to Wapping

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E1W 3HB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miStepney Green ParkMediumWalking directions to Stepney Green Park
0.3 miKing Edward Memorial ParkMediumWalking directions to King Edward Memorial Park
0.5 miRopemakers FieldsSmallWalking directions to Ropemakers Fields

Area Profile

Population
503
Population density
9,314.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.3(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.52(+2%)
Other theft
10.1(-12%)
Burglary
10.1(+85%)
Drugs
8.36(+35%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
265
52.68%
British
76
15.11%
Other White
47
9.34%
Arab
30
5.96%
Other Asian
19
3.78%
Total population: 503

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
34.47%
No qualifications
96
25.26%
Level 3 (A level)
57
15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
11.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
6.84%
Total 16+ residents: 380

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
62
35.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
52
29.38%
Other social rented
33
18.64%
Owns with a mortgage
21
11.86%
Owns outright
6
3.39%
Total households: 177

Property prices in Shadwell

Median price: £400,000
Price per sq ft: £527
Sales (last 12 months): 32
Typical range (middle 50%): £314K – £438K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £527 per square foot) in Shadwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £214,000 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shadwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced3£605,000£732
Flats29£382,500£506

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shadwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shadwell.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shadwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shadwell.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£501£682
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shadwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shadwell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1W 3HB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1W 3HB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jul 2026Flat 19, Reservoir Studios, 547, Cable Street, London, E1W 3EWFlatsLeasehold£415,000
11 Jul 2025Flat 23, 27, Caroline Street, London, E1 0FFFlatsLeasehold£598,000
21 Jul 2025Flat 8, Campania Building, 1, Jardine Road, London, E1W 3WDFlatsLeasehold£450,000
30 Jul 2025Flat 404, 19, Caroline Street, London, E1 0FHFlatsLeasehold£625,000
30 Jul 2025Flat 501, 19, Caroline Street, London, E1 0FHFlatsLeasehold£575,000

Schools

In the E1W 3HB postcode area, located within Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for E1W 3HB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryMarion Richardson Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miNot applicableThe Hamlet SchoolCommunity special school
0.3 miSecondaryBishop Challoner Catholic SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E1W 3HB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E1W 3HB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local516-518 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miEuro Food & Wines Ltd508 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HYWalking directions to Euro Food & Wines Ltd
0.1 miTanim Super Store542 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HYWalking directions to Tanim Super Store
0.1 miRayyan's502 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HYWalking directions to Rayyan's
0.1 miNew Classic Xpress575 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HJWalking directions to New Classic Xpress

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.

Band A£1,225
Band B£1,429
Band C£1,634
Band D£1,838
Band E£2,246
Band F£2,655
Band G£3,063
Band H£3,676

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 E1W 3HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mohammad Harun Miah

Shadwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Rabina Khan

Shadwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

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
WardShadwellE05009332
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shadwell Basin & RatcliffeE02000888
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 025DE01004303
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1999-12-01

Frequently asked questions about E1W 3HB

Is E1W 3HB (Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe) safe?

The area around E1W 3HB records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near E1W 3HB?

The median sale price around E1W 3HB in Shadwell is £400,000 (about £527 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E1W 3HB?

There are 20 schools close to E1W 3HB, including Marion Richardson Primary School (Outstanding), The Hamlet School (Outstanding) and Bishop Challoner Catholic School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to E1W 3HB?

The closest station to E1W 3HB is Limehouse in TfL zone 2, about 272 m away, serving the C2C and DLR lines.

How deprived is the area around E1W 3HB?

E1W 3HB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,318 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E1W 3HB (Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E1W 3HB 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).