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E2 7EW

Gibraltar Walk

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Detailed insights for E2 7EW

Overview

Postcode E2 7EW is located in a major urban area, within the Weavers ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Brick Lane North area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brick Lane North is £69,280 per year. The nearest station is Shoreditch High Street, about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Haggerston Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
59.6%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Brick Lane North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,179 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Brick Lane North has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

59.6%

Approximately 59.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Brick Lane North is £69,280 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 167 ft away from E2 7EW.

Flood risk

No risk

Brick Lane North near E2 7EW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Shoreditch High Street located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E2 7EW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

Shoreditch High Street

Overground

Walking directions to Shoreditch High Street
0.4 mi

1,2

Hoxton

Overground

Walking directions to Hoxton
0.5 mi

2

Bethnal Green Rail

Overground

Walking directions to Bethnal Green Rail

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E2 7EW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHaggerston ParkLargeWalking directions to Haggerston Park
0.4 miWeaver's FieldsMediumWalking directions to Weaver's Fields
0.3 miAllen GardensSmallWalking directions to Allen Gardens

Area Profile

Population
265
Population density
20,866.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
30.88(+15%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.57(-5%)
Other theft
7.23(-37%)
Drugs
4.6(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.94(-31%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
127
47.92%
British
29
10.94%
African
25
9.43%
Other White
25
9.43%
Other Asian
10
3.77%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
36.18%
No qualifications
40
20.1%
Level 3 (A level)
28
14.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
13.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
9.05%
Total 16+ residents: 199

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
56
56.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
24.24%
Owns with a mortgage
12
12.12%
Owns outright
3
3.03%
Other social rented
3
3.03%
Total households: 99

Property prices in Weavers

Median price£522,500
Price per sq ft£763
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£408K – £736K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £522,500 (about £763 per square foot) in Weavers area, with individual transactions ranging from £260,000 up to £1,323,575.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Weavers over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced14£939,250£869
Flats68£463,750£731

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Weavers

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weavers.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£525,000£853,750
2017£595,000£956,368
2018£520,000£999,995
2019£494,500£982,500
2020£512,500£975,000
2021£500,000£975,000
2022£535,000£1,000,000
2023£550,000£1,146,000
2024£502,000£1,200,000
2025£509,000£961,250
2026£450,000£995,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weavers.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weavers.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£901£922
2017£920£911
2018£790£1,021
2019£815£1,028
2020£768£935
2021£717£907
2022£802£990
2023£778£1,036
2024£812£1,097
2025£783£847
2026£723£1,072
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weavers.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 7EW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 7EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Aug 202519, Gibraltar Walk, London, E2 7LHFlatsLeasehold£570,000
11 Mar 2026172, Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 6DLFlatsLeasehold£515,000
16 Mar 202651, Tomlinson Close, London, E2 7LJFlatsLeasehold£505,000
03 Jun 2026Flat 13, Dickinson House, Turin Street, London, E2 6BPFlatsLeasehold£338,500
22 Jul 202510, Kirton Gardens, London, E2 7LSFlatsLeasehold£500,000

Schools

In the E2 7EW postcode area, located within Brick Lane North, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E2 7EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryMulberry Academy ShoreditchAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableBrick Lane SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryVirginia Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E2 7EW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E2 7EW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miFalcon News Ltd183 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 6ABWalking directions to Falcon News Ltd
0 miEKOL Food Centre161a Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 7DGWalking directions to EKOL Food Centre
0.1 miEarth OrganicTower Hamlets, E2 6GRWalking directions to Earth Organic
0.1 miampm210 Brick Lane, London, E1 6SAWalking directions to ampm
0.2 miEmbas Express90 Columbia Road, London, E2 7QBWalking directions to Embas Express

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 E2 7EW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Amina Ali

Weavers - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Kabir Ahmed

Weavers - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

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
WardWeaversE05009335
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brick Lane NorthE02000872
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 009AE01004312
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E2 7EW

Is E2 7EW (Brick Lane North) safe?

The area around E2 7EW records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near E2 7EW?

The median sale price around E2 7EW in Brick Lane North is £522,500 (about £763 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E2 7EW?

There are 20 schools close to E2 7EW, including Mulberry Academy Shoreditch (Good), Brick Lane School (Good) and Virginia Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E2 7EW?

The closest station to E2 7EW is Shoreditch High Street in TfL zone 1, about 471 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E2 7EW?

E2 7EW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,179 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E2 7EW (Brick Lane North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E2 7EW is Rushanara Ali (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Amina Ali (Labour Party) and Kabir Ahmed (Aspire).