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E1W Area Report

Tower Hamlets

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£774,927
Median Price
Postcode district (E1W)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (E1W)
19
Schools Nearby
100/100
Transport Score
~67 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.9/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in E1W

Rental Yield
3.3
Price Growth
3.1
Safety
1.5
Schools
7.8
Transport
10
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
9.1
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (E1W)

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

1531
Crimes/month
413
Area average

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Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Tower Hamlets)

DECILE 4/10 — 30–40% most deprived

Tower Hamlets has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 40% of areas nationally.

income
3
employment
5
education
6
health
4
crime
4
housing
3
environment
3

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Tower Hamlets (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the E1W-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£473,260
Tower Hamlets average
-9.0%
Annual Change
Declining
Market

Average Price by Type

£947,438
Detached
£699,410
Semi-Detached
£717,352
Terraced
£455,215
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £226,238
01/12/2003: £232,440
01/12/2004: £247,980
01/12/2005: £256,384
01/12/2006: £285,825
01/12/2007: £332,792
01/12/2008: £281,013
01/12/2009: £304,924
01/12/2010: £308,267
01/12/2011: £318,010
01/12/2012: £324,637
01/12/2013: £386,044
01/12/2014: £444,045
01/12/2015: £487,530
01/12/2016: £505,397
01/12/2017: £511,132
01/12/2018: £481,651
01/12/2019: £498,435
01/12/2020: £509,975
01/12/2021: £563,994
01/12/2022: £526,632
01/12/2023: £491,127
01/12/2024: £520,073
01/12/2025: £473,260
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

14
Primary
2
Secondary
2
Independent
1
Nursery
19
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 19 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

45.3
Avg Attainment 8
+6.6% vs national (42.5)
50.2%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 26 secondary schools in Tower Hamlets

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

100/100
Excellent transport links - multiple tube/rail options within walking distance.
TfL Zone 29 Tube6 Rail

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in E1W broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Terraced
£879,000
57 sales
Flat
£770,000
1,204 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Tower Hamlets. For the headline E1W median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-9%
1 Year Change
declining
Market Status
Tower Hamlets
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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Band D
£68,001 - £88,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,870/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
1.5/10
Light restrictions
Designation Stack
2
2 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Air Quality Management AreaArchaeological Priority AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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Listed Buildings Nearby
2
Grade I
16
Grade II
low heritage impact
Significant listed buildings nearby may affect planning decisions.

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~67 Mbps
Max Available~1000 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre+ Yes

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Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

11.7°C
Avg Temperature
733mm
Annual Rainfall
2784h
Sunshine/Year
20.3 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: August
Now: 16.9°C, Clear skyHumidity: 65%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

45 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.3/5
Average Rating
82%
Rated Good or Very Good
45
Total Establishments
Wapping Mini Supermarket LtdRetailers - other
4/5
Montessori by Busy Bees WappingCaring Premises
5/5
St George-in-the-East Church Open TableTakeaway/sandwich shop
Exempt
Dock Street BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Exempt
Tobacco Dock FoodOther catering premises
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

6%
Renewable Energy
236g
CO₂/kWh
very high
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

gas 54.3%imports 34.5%wind 5.5%biomass 3.2%nuclear 2.3%hydro 0.2%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

11m
Moderateabove sea level

At 11m above sea level, this location has a reasonable elevation which reduces most flood risks from river and coastal sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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