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E1W 3HG

Glasshouse Fields

Shadwell

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Overview

Postcode E1W 3HG is located in a major urban area, within the Shadwell ward 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 nearest station is Limehouse, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 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
73.1%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,397 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% 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

73.1%

Approximately 73.1% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 277 ft away from E1W 3HG.

Flood risk

No risk

Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe near E1W 3HG 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E1W 3HG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Limehouse

C2C, DLR

Walking directions to Limehouse
0.4 mi

2

Shadwell

DLR, Overground

Walking directions to Shadwell
0.6 mi

2

Wapping

Overground

Walking directions to Wapping

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E1W 3HG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miStepney Green ParkMediumWalking directions to Stepney Green Park
0.1 miKing Edward Memorial ParkMediumWalking directions to King Edward Memorial Park
0.1 miKing Edward Memorial Park ForeshoreSmallWalking directions to King Edward Memorial Park Foreshore

Area Profile

Population
459
Population density
54,642.9 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
207
44.9%
African
72
15.62%
Indian
69
14.97%
British
34
7.38%
Other White
26
5.64%
Total population: 461

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
27.67%
No qualifications
78
24.53%
Level 3 (A level)
59
18.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
11.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
11.01%
Total 16+ residents: 318

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
81
68.07%
Shared ownership
13
10.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.92%
Owns with a mortgage
6
5.04%
Social rents from council
6
5.04%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Shadwell

Median price£400,000
Price per sq ft£550
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£315K – £438K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £550 per square foot) in Shadwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 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
Terraced2£652,500£767
Flats30£391,250£549

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shadwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shadwell.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£430,500
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£388,750£592,000
2026£400,000£605,000
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£661
2017£620£744
2018£585
2019£484£468
2020£579£709
2021£665£548
2022£613£585
2023£555£603
2024£532£661
2025£585£486
2026£500£632
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 3HG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E1W 3HG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Apr 2025Flat 26, Warton Court, 526, Cable Street, London, E1W 3AGFlatsLeasehold£290,000
24 Feb 2025Flat 25, Warton Court, 526, Cable Street, London, E1W 3AGFlatsLeasehold£440,000
09 Sept 2025Flat 22, John Bowles Court, 69, Schoolhouse Lane, London, E1W 3AHFlatsLeasehold£445,000
27 May 2025Flat 153, Free Trade Wharf, 340, The Highway, London, E1W 3EUFlatsLeasehold£625,000
05 Dec 2025Flat 8, Free Trade Wharf, 340, The Highway, London, E1W 3ESFlatsLeasehold£663,000

Schools

In the E1W 3HG postcode area, located within Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E1W 3HG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryBishop Challoner Catholic SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMarion Richardson Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBlue Gate Fields Infants' SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1W 3HG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E1W 3HG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMace Express403 Cable Street, London, E1W 3DPWalking directions to Mace Express
0.2 miHandy Stores377 Cable Street, London, E1 0AHWalking directions to Handy Stores
0.2 miEast London Food Centre485 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HAWalking directions to East London Food Centre
0.2 miEuro Food & Wines Ltd508 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HYWalking directions to Euro Food & Wines Ltd
0.2 miNew Classic Xpress575 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HJWalking directions to New Classic Xpress

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district (2025-26).

Band A£1,170
Band B£1,365
Band C£1,560
Band D£1,755
Band E£2,144
Band F£2,534
Band G£2,924
Band H£3,509

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 3HG, 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 Introduced2003-08-01

Frequently asked questions about E1W 3HG

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

The area around E1W 3HG 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and drugs.

What is the average house price near E1W 3HG?

The median sale price around E1W 3HG in Shadwell Basin & Ratcliffe is £400,000 (about £550 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E1W 3HG?

There are 20 schools close to E1W 3HG, including Bishop Challoner Catholic School (Good), Marion Richardson Primary School (Good) and Blue Gate Fields Infants' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E1W 3HG?

The closest station to E1W 3HG is Limehouse in TfL zone 2, about 536 m away, serving the C2C and DLR lines.

How deprived is the area around E1W 3HG?

E1W 3HG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,397 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.