Postcode E2 7JR 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.
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.
Columbia Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 107.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.7% 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.
The average income per household in Columbia Road is £60,816 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from E2 7JR.
Columbia Road near E2 7JR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shoreditch High Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Old Street | Great Northern, Northern | Walking directions to Old Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Allen Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Allen Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Ravenscroft Park | Small | Walking directions to Ravenscroft Park |
| 0.1 mi | St Leonard's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Leonard's Churchyard |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 14 | £939,250 | £869 |
| Flats | 68 | £463,750 | £731 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 7JR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2026 | Flat 19, Cleeve House, Calvert Avenue, London, E2 7JJ | Flats | Leasehold | £487,500 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Flat 15, Anlaby House, 31, Boundary Street, London, E2 7JQ | Flats | Leasehold | £355,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Unit 506, Anlaby House, 37, Boundary Street, London, E2 7JQ | Flats | Leasehold | £650,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Unit 302, Anlaby House, 37, Boundary Street, London, E2 7JQ | Flats | Leasehold | £700,000 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | Unit 409, Anlaby House, 37, Boundary Street, London, E2 7JQ | Flats | Leasehold | £650,000 |
In the E2 7JR postcode area, located within Columbia Road, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E2 7JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Albion | 2-4 Boundary Street, London, E2 7JE | Walking directions to Albion |
| 0.1 mi | Shoreditch Mini Market | 12-12a Hackney Road, London, E2 7NS | Walking directions to Shoreditch Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Virginia Supermarket | 59 Virginia Road, London, E2 7NF | Walking directions to Virginia Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Longdan | 25 Hackney Road, London, E2 7NX | Walking directions to Longdan |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 179 Shoreditch High Street, London, E1 6HP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 E2 7JR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amina Ali
Weavers - Elected 7 May 2026
Kabir Ahmed
Weavers - Elected 7 May 2026
Rushanara Ali
Bethnal Green and Stepney - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E2 7JR 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.
The median sale price around E2 7JR in Columbia Road is £522,500 (about £763 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E2 7JR, including Virginia Primary School (Outstanding), Columbia Market Nursery School (Outstanding) and Brick Lane School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E2 7JR is Shoreditch High Street in TfL zone 1, about 294 m away, serving the Overground line.
E2 7JR 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering E2 7JR 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).