Bromehead Street Stepney, Tower Hamlets
35 addresses across 1 postcode (E1), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 22700205.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (B: 16).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Tower Hamlets costs £1,838 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Shadwell, about 380 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Jubilee Gardens, is about 120 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 24.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 11 m above sea level.
- Noise: 35 of its 35 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is City Square Medical Group, about 80 m away, with 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 13% of households owned their home and 60% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 640 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 54 m². Most common: Flat (16). Built: 2017 (15); 1996-2002 (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (16 addresses)
- 2, Bromehead Street
- Flat 2, 1, Bromehead Street
- Flat 101 Marshgate House, 6, Bromehead Street
- Flat 102 Marshgate House, 6, Bromehead Street
- Flat 103 Marshgate House, 6, Bromehead Street
- Flat 104 Marshgate House, 6, Bromehead Street
- Flat 201 Marshgate House, 6, Bromehead Street
- Flat 202 Marshgate House, 6, Bromehead Street
- Flat 203 Marshgate House, 6, Bromehead Street
- Flat 204 Marshgate House, 6, Bromehead Street
- Flat 301 Marshgate House, 6, Bromehead Street
- Flat 302 Marshgate House, 6, Bromehead Street
- Flat 303 Marshgate House, 6, Bromehead Street
- Flat 401 Marshgate House, 6, Bromehead Street
- Flat 402 Marshgate House, 6, Bromehead Street
- Flat 501 Marshgate House, 6, Bromehead Street
Council tax
What each band costs in Tower Hamlets in 2026-27: Band D £1,838 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,225 | £1,429 | £1,634 | £1,838 | £2,246 | £2,655 | £3,063 | £3,676 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (58% of about 910 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Commercial Road. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Whitechapel South, pending decision (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Whitechapel South, pending decision (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Whitechapel Station & surrounding land/buildings, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Whitechapel Station & surrounding land/buildings, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 14 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 11 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1 2PQ | 5% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Shadwell 3.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 380 m |
| Whitechapel 37 million journeys in 2024–25 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Limehouse 2.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Shadwell DLR Station | 330 m |
| Whitechapel Underground Station | 660 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Stepney Green Underground Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Watney Market Shadwell | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | London St Pancras Megabusplus | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Wapping Pier | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest City Car Parking Services | 340 m |
| EV charging points | 15 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 28.5 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest City Square Medical Group | 80 m |
| Pharmacies | 23 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jaypharm | 10 m |
| NHS dentists | 21 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Aldgate House Dental Care | 340 m |
| Hospital | The Royal London Hospital | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 200 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jubilee Gardens 2,540 m² | 120 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | King Edward Memorial Park 3.7 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 740 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stepney Green 4.4 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cable Street Allotments 4,500 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 13 parks and gardens, 9.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is St Augustine With St Philip's Church, a listed building (Grade II*), 490 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 201 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade I and 7 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Augustine With St Philip's Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Church of St George in the East | Listed building, Grade I | 590 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Church of St Paul | Listed building, Grade II* | 590 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Roman Bath House, Shadwell | Scheduled monument | 650 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Trinity Green (Almshouses and Chapel) Including Gates, Railings, Wall and Piers | Listed building, Grade I | 730 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Pumping engine house for Brunel's Thames tunnel | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| London Wall: remains of Roman wall and bastion (4a) at Crutched Friars | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Bethnal Green Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (1 mile) north |
| The Novo Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shadwell Old Basin | Lake or reservoir | 700 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Shadwell Entrance | Tidal water | 820 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Lower Pool | Tidal water | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Redriff | Wetland | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Stave Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Russia Dock Woodland | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 24.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 16.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 35 | 35 |
35 of the street's 35 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Tower Hamlets: see them on the Tower Hamlets page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 160 m | No published inspection |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 290 m | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mulberry School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 330 m | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bigland Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| Wapping High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stepney Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marion Richardson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| London Enterprise Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Kobi Nazrul Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harry Gosling Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kushiara Cash & Carry Ltd E1 2PS | Retailers - other | 10 m | 4 Good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Baldry News E1 2PS | Retailers - other | 10 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Alauddin Sweets E1 2PS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 May 2025 |
| Cake and Custard Factory E1 2PS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Get Stuffed Restaurant Ltd E1 2PS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 m | 4 Good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Beyond Boba- Whitechapel E1 2PS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 m | 4 Good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Vista Food and Wine E1 2PS | Retailers - other | 30 m | 4 Good | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Sainsbury's E1 2PS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 30 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Cake Inn London E1 2PS | Manufacturers/packers | 30 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Spice Hut E1 2PS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 4 Good | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Iceland E1 2PP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 120 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Brit Bazar E1 0BB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 120 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Holiday Childcare Service E1 0BD | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Larache E1 2PR | Retailers - other | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Best Kebab E1 2PS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 153 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 |
| Other theft | 49 |
| Shoplifting | 48 |
| Drugs | 41 |
| Public order | 41 |
| Vehicle crime | 40 |
| Robbery | 40 |
| Burglary | 39 |
| Theft from the person | 34 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Other crime | 12 |
| Bicycle theft | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sidney Street (82); On or near Jubilee Street (78); On or near Commercial Road (73); On or near Hungerford Street (62); On or near Damien Street (60).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 13% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 3% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 8% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 68% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 78% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 2% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 4% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 17% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 24% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 23% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 60% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 72% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings SME (distributors/transporters, E1 2QE) now 2 Improvement necessary, was 5 Very good (rated 8 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- E1 2PQ: 35 addresses of 39 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Morton Close · Bromehead Road · Newbold Cottages · Deancross Street · Damien Street · Watney Market · Stately Street · Tarling Street · Johns Place · Glastonbury Place · James Voller Way · Hainton Close
All the streets in E1 and across Tower Hamlets.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.