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E2 7JP

Calvert Avenue

Weavers

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Overview

Postcode E2 7JP is located in a major urban area, within the Weavers ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Columbia Road area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 107.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Columbia Road is £60,816 per year. The nearest station is Shoreditch High Street, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Allen Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
40.5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Columbia Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,807 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Columbia Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 107.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.5%

Approximately 40.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Columbia Road is £60,816 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from E2 7JP.

Flood risk

No risk

Columbia Road near E2 7JP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Shoreditch High Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E2 7JP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 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

1

Old Street

Great Northern, Northern

Walking directions to Old Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E2 7JP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAllen GardensSmallWalking directions to Allen Gardens
0.3 miRavenscroft ParkSmallWalking directions to Ravenscroft Park
0.1 miSt Leonard's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St Leonard's Churchyard

Area Profile

Population
455
Population density
16,402.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
79.11(+195%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.28(+4%)
Drugs
16.46(+165%)
Other theft
13.92(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.49(+66%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
141
31.06%
Bangladeshi
115
25.33%
Other White
78
17.18%
African
32
7.05%
Other
23
5.07%
Total population: 454

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
229
58.27%
Level 3 (A level)
52
13.23%
No qualifications
51
12.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
7.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
5.09%
Total 16+ residents: 393

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
61
32.97%
Social rents from council
55
29.73%
Owns with a mortgage
31
16.76%
Other social rented
20
10.81%
Owns outright
11
5.95%
Total households: 185

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 7JP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 7JP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jan 2026Flat 19, Cleeve House, Calvert Avenue, London, E2 7JJFlatsLeasehold£487,500
27 Mar 2026Flat 15, Anlaby House, 31, Boundary Street, London, E2 7JQFlatsLeasehold£355,000
20 Feb 2026Unit 506, Anlaby House, 37, Boundary Street, London, E2 7JQFlatsLeasehold£650,000
17 Oct 2025Unit 302, Anlaby House, 37, Boundary Street, London, E2 7JQFlatsLeasehold£700,000
15 Sept 2025Unit 409, Anlaby House, 37, Boundary Street, London, E2 7JQFlatsLeasehold£650,000

Schools

In the E2 7JP postcode area, located within Columbia Road, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E2 7JP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryVirginia Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miNurseryColumbia Market Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Monica's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E2 7JP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miShoreditch Mini Market12-12a Hackney Road, London, E2 7NSWalking directions to Shoreditch Mini Market
0.1 miAlbion2-4 Boundary Street, London, E2 7JEWalking directions to Albion
0.1 miLongdan25 Hackney Road, London, E2 7NXWalking directions to Longdan
0.1 miTesco Express179 Shoreditch High Street, London, E1 6HPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miNiro's City Store24 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8DAWalking directions to Niro's City Store

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 7JP, 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)Columbia RoadE02000869
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 006CE01004315
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E2 7JP

Is E2 7JP (Columbia Road) safe?

The area around E2 7JP records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 theft from the person.

What is the average house price near E2 7JP?

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

What schools are near E2 7JP?

There are 20 schools close to E2 7JP, including Virginia Primary School (Outstanding), Columbia Market Nursery School (Outstanding) and St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E2 7JP?

The closest station to E2 7JP is Shoreditch High Street in TfL zone 1, about 309 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E2 7JP?

E2 7JP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,807 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E2 7JP (Columbia Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E2 7JP 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).