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EC3N 4DX

Tower Hill

Whitechapel

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Detailed insights for EC3N 4DX

Overview

Postcode EC3N 4DX is located in a major urban area, within the Whitechapel ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Tower Hill & Wapping South area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 246.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tower Hill & Wapping South is £101,017 per year. The nearest station is Tower Gateway, about 0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Potters Fields Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
247
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
15.9%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

2/10

Tower Hill & Wapping South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,562 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Tower Hill & Wapping South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 246.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.9%

Approximately 15.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Tower Hill & Wapping South is £101,017 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from EC3N 4DX.

Flood risk

No risk

Tower Hill & Wapping South near EC3N 4DX 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 Tower Gateway located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC3N 4DX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

1

Tower Gateway

DLR

Walking directions to Tower Gateway
0.1 mi

1

Tower Hill

Circle, District

Walking directions to Tower Hill
0.3 mi

1

Fenchurch Street

C2C

Walking directions to Fenchurch Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC3N 4DX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPotters Fields ParkSmallWalking directions to Potters Fields Park
0.4 miSwedenborg GardensSmallWalking directions to Swedenborg Gardens
0.5 miAltab Ali ParkSmallWalking directions to Altab Ali Park

Area Profile

Population
182
Population density
975.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
57.88(+115%)
Other theft
57.88(+406%)
Theft from the person
47.31(+404%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.25(+23%)
Shoplifting
31.2(+212%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
113
63.13%
Other White
30
16.76%
Chinese
12
6.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
3.35%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
2.23%
Total population: 179

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
59.64%
Level 3 (A level)
22
13.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
9.64%
No qualifications
11
6.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
5.42%
Total 16+ residents: 166

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
23
26.14%
Other forms of private rent
23
26.14%
Owns with a mortgage
14
15.91%
Owns outright
13
14.77%
Other social rented
13
14.77%
Total households: 88

Property prices in Whitechapel

Median price£546,250
Price per sq ft£745
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£426K – £685K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £546,250 (about £745 per square foot) in Whitechapel area, with individual transactions ranging from £260,000 up to £1,450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whitechapel over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced4£1,110,000£709
Flats74£527,500£745

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whitechapel

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitechapel.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£618,000£615,000
2017£692,250£1,240,000
2018£818,300£800,000
2019£759,000£1,315,750
2020£635,000£760,000
2021£539,800£925,000
2022£543,360£1,080,000
2023£581,250£757,500
2024£500,000£850,000
2025£523,268£1,110,000
2026£489,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitechapel.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitechapel.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£902£1,190
2017£1,078£873
2018£1,227£695
2019£1,251£800
2020£1,038£831
2021£876£670
2022£927£744
2023£938£629
2024£725£693
2025£750£748
2026£740
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitechapel.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC3N 4DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC3N 4DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Oct 2025Flat 199, 85, Royal Mint Street, London, E1 8ASFlatsLeasehold£547,500
02 Feb 2026Flat 108, 85, Royal Mint Street, London, E1 8SQFlatsLeasehold£489,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 66, 85, Royal Mint Street, London, E1 8ZZFlatsLeasehold£540,000
25 Jun 202589, St Mary Graces Court, Cartwright Street, London, E1 8NBFlatsLeasehold£445,000
18 Jul 202517, Cartwright Street, London, E1 8LYFlatsLeasehold£650,000

Schools

In the EC3N 4DX postcode area, located within Tower Hill & Wapping South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC3N 4DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableDavid Game CollegeOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryThe Aldgate SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC3N 4DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC3N 4DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFood&Wine105 Minories, London, EC3N 1LAWalking directions to Food&Wine
0.1 miCo-op MinoriesCity of London, EC3N 1LAWalking directions to Co-op Minories
0.1 miTesco Express90 Mansell Street, London, E1 8ALWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miRoyal Mint Store1 Royal Mint Street, London, E1 8LSWalking directions to Royal Mint Store
0.2 miTesco ExpressSt Katharine's Way, London, E1W 1LEWalking directions to Tesco 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 EC3N 4DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Abulkashem Helal

Whitechapel - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Kamrul Hussain

Whitechapel - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Shafi Ahmed

Whitechapel - 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
WardWhitechapelE05009336
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hill & Wapping SouthE02000890
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 027BE01004293
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1998-12-01

Frequently asked questions about EC3N 4DX

Is EC3N 4DX (Tower Hill & Wapping South) safe?

The area around EC3N 4DX records about 247 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 EC3N 4DX?

The median sale price around EC3N 4DX in Tower Hill & Wapping South is £546,250 (about £745 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EC3N 4DX?

There are 20 schools close to EC3N 4DX, including English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School (Good), David Game College and The Aldgate School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EC3N 4DX?

The closest station to EC3N 4DX is Tower Gateway in TfL zone 1, about 76 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around EC3N 4DX?

EC3N 4DX scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,562 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EC3N 4DX (Tower Hill & Wapping South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Stepney covering EC3N 4DX is Rushanara Ali (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Abulkashem Helal (Aspire), Kamrul Hussain (Aspire) and Shafi Ahmed (Aspire).

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