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E2 7ND

Virginia Road

Weavers

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Detailed insights for E2 7ND

Overview

Postcode E2 7ND 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 91.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 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
91
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
36.4%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Columbia Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,026 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Columbia Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.4%

Approximately 36.4% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 247 ft away from E2 7ND.

Flood risk

No risk

Columbia Road near E2 7ND 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 Shoreditch High Street located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E2 7ND
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

Shoreditch High Street

Overground

Walking directions to Shoreditch High Street
0.3 mi

1,2

Hoxton

Overground

Walking directions to Hoxton
0.6 mi

1

Old Street

Great Northern, Northern

Walking directions to Old Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E2 7ND
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAllen GardensSmallWalking directions to Allen Gardens
0.4 miIon Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Ion Square Gardens
0.2 miRavenscroft ParkSmallWalking directions to Ravenscroft Park

Area Profile

Population
594
Population density
33,750 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
36.31(+35%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.47(-18%)
Theft from the person
19.51(+108%)
Other theft
11.92(+4%)
Robbery
6.5(+83%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
181
30.57%
Bangladeshi
154
26.01%
Other White
128
21.62%
African
33
5.57%
Other
16
2.7%
Total population: 592

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
286
56.41%
No qualifications
68
13.41%
Level 3 (A level)
45
8.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
8.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
6.51%
Total 16+ residents: 507

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
91
38.56%
Other social rented
54
22.88%
Social rents from council
32
13.56%
Owns outright
25
10.59%
Owns with a mortgage
22
9.32%
Total households: 236

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 7ND.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 7ND
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Jul 2025Flat 1, Sunbury House, Swanfield Street, London, E2 7LEFlatsLeasehold£325,000
24 Mar 2026Flat 7, Taplow House, Palissy Street, London, E2 7LDFlatsLeasehold£555,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 1, Coll Sharp Court, 26, Austin Street, London, E2 7NBFlatsLeasehold£440,000
26 Mar 202510A, Austin Street, London, E2 7NBFlatsLeasehold£625,000
23 Jan 202698, Virginia Road, London, E2 7NGTerracedFreehold£926,000

Schools

In the E2 7ND postcode area, located within Columbia Road, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E2 7ND
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryVirginia Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.1 miNurseryColumbia Market Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryMulberry Academy ShoreditchAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E2 7ND
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miVirginia Supermarket59 Virginia Road, London, E2 7NFWalking directions to Virginia Supermarket
0.1 miShoreditch Mini Market12-12a Hackney Road, London, E2 7NSWalking directions to Shoreditch Mini Market
0.1 miEarthedTower Hamlets, E2 7PAWalking directions to Earthed
0.1 miLongdan25 Hackney Road, London, E2 7NXWalking directions to Longdan
0.2 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 7ND, 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 006AE01004311
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E2 7ND

Is E2 7ND (Columbia Road) safe?

The area around E2 7ND records about 91 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 7ND?

The median sale price around E2 7ND 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 7ND?

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

What is the nearest station to E2 7ND?

The closest station to E2 7ND is Shoreditch High Street in TfL zone 1, about 408 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E2 7ND?

E2 7ND scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,026 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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