Postcode E2 7SG 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 very high crime levels, with around 126.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Hoxton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Haggerston Park.
Columbia Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,572 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Columbia Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 167 ft away from E2 7SG.
Columbia Road near E2 7SG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hoxton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1,2 | Hoxton | Overground | Walking directions to Hoxton |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Shoreditch High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Shoreditch High Street |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Cambridge Heath | Overground | Walking directions to Cambridge Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Haggerston Park | Large | Walking directions to Haggerston Park |
| 0.2 mi | Ion Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ion Square Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Ravenscroft Park | Small | Walking directions to Ravenscroft Park |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £537,500 (about £784 per square foot) in Weavers area, with individual transactions ranging from £260,000 up to £2,100,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 16 | £967,810 | £943 |
| Flats | 70 | £492,500 | £754 |
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 | £510,000 | £961,250 |
| 2026 | £483,750 | £995,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £891 | £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 | £774 | £847 |
| 2026 | £694 | £1,072 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E2 7SG.
In the E2 7SG postcode area, located within Columbia Road, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E2 7SG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 242 Hackney Road, London, E2 7SJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Hackney Essentials | Columbia Road, Tower Hamlets, E2 7RG | Walking directions to Hackney Essentials |
| 0.1 mi | Maks News | 154 Columbia Road, London, E2 7RG | Walking directions to Maks News |
| 0.1 mi | Embas Express | 90 Columbia Road, London, E2 7QB | Walking directions to Embas Express |
| 0.1 mi | Bahar Minimarket | 149 Hackney Road, London, E2 8JL | Walking directions to Bahar Minimarket |
Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E2 7SG, 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 7SG records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 7SG in Columbia Road is £537,500 (about £784 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E2 7SG, including Columbia Primary School (Good), Haggerston School and Columbia Market Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E2 7SG is Hoxton in TfL zone 1,2, about 368 m away, serving the Overground line.
E2 7SG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,572 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 7SG 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).
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.