Tower Hamlets
25 addresses across 1 postcode (E1W), about 40 m long. USRN 22701932.
23 homes have an energy certificate (C: 21, D: 2). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Tower Hamlets costs £1,838 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Wapping, about 660 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Swedenborg Gardens, is about 250 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 25.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 10.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. It is about 4 m above sea level. None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is St. Katherine's Dock Practice, about 270 m away, with 12 practices within 1.6 km. About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 42% of households owned their home and 78% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 415 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 65 m². Most common: Flat (20); Maisonette, not recorded (1); Maisonette, semi-detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (15); 1996-2002 (4); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); rented (private) (7); rented (social) (1).
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 E (37% of about 840 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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 1.0 km
- Chambers Wharf Chambers Street London SE16 4XQ: up to 646 homes, permissioned (720 m)
- Chambers Wharf Chambers Street London SE16 4XQ, permissioned (720 m)
- Chambers Wharf: up to 646 homes, not permissioned (720 m)
- Units 17 & 18 New Concordia Wharf Mill Street SE1 2BB, permissioned (750 m)
- Units 17 & 18 New Concordia Wharf Mill Street SE1 2BB, permissioned (750 m)
- Chambers Wharf Chambers Street London SE16 4XQ, permissioned (750 m)
- Third Floor 23 Jacob Street SE1 2BG, permissioned (760 m)
- Third Floor 23 Jacob Street SE1 2BG, permissioned (760 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 24 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 24 very low.
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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 4 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1W 2JU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wapping 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 660 m |
| Shadwell 3.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 690 m | |
| Rotherhithe 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Shadwell DLR Station | 740 m |
| Tower Gateway DLR Station | 820 m | |
| Tower Hill Underground Station | 900 m | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m, 35 within 800 m; nearest Nesham Street Wapping | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | London St Pancras Megabusplus | 5.0 km |
| Ferry terminal | Wapping Pier | 460 m |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m; nearest NCP London Thomas More Square | 240 m |
| EV charging points | 17 within 1.6 km; nearest ubitricity | 910 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 8.3 km |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 27.8 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 12 practices within 1.6 km; nearest St. Katherine's Dock Practice | 270 m |
| Pharmacies | 20 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest City Dock Pharmacy | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 31 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Hermitage Clinic | 350 m |
| Hospital | St Clements Hospital | 1.2 km |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 590 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest ATM | 470 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 15 within 800 m; nearest Swedenborg Gardens 1.3 ha | 250 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 530 m |
| Play area | 16 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 140 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 7,090 m² | 1.3 km |
| Allotments | Unnamed 820 m² | 1.1 km |
Within 800 m: 15 parks and gardens, 7.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is A Warehouse (Skin Floor) Including Vaults Extending under Wapping Lane, a listed building (Grade I), 300 m north-east. 226 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 14 of them Grade I and 12 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| A Warehouse (Skin Floor) Including Vaults Extending under Wapping Lane | Listed building, Grade I | 300 m north-east |
| Wilton's Music Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 430 m north-west |
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade I | 450 m east |
| Raine's House | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m east |
| Roman Bath House, Shadwell | Scheduled monument | 460 m north-east |
| Tower of London | Scheduled monument | 830 m west |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 830 m west |
| Medieval moated manor house, 43m west of Cathay House | Scheduled monument | 860 m south-east |
| Southwark Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km south-east |
| Finsbury Circus | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| East Dock | Lake or reservoir | 390 m west |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | Lake or reservoir | 510 m west |
| Upper Pool | Tidal water | 700 m west |
| Redriff | Wetland | 1.4 km east |
| Stave Hill | Hill | 1.8 km east |
| Russia Dock Woodland | Wood | 2.0 km south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 25.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 10.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 16.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 25 | 25 |
None of the street's 25 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road or rail traffic.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 230 m | Requires improvement (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mulberry Academy London Dock | Secondary | 11–19 | 250 m | No published inspection |
| St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 340 m | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m | No published inspection |
| Harry Gosling Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m | No published inspection |
| Bigland Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m | No published inspection |
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 790 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | 790 m | No published inspection |
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mulberry School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 850 m | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael's Catholic College | Secondary | 11–18 | 850 m | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champagne Route E1W 2AE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Motherdough Pizza E1W 2AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Moretown Belle E1W 1YW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 4 Good | 13 May 2026 |
| Origin Oils E1W 1YW | Retailers - other | 200 m | 4 Good | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Waitrose Ltd E1W 1YY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Hermitage Primary School Kitchen E1W 2PT | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Sushi Daily E1W 1YY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Mulberry Academy London Dock E1W 2AD | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Maxxi Childcare Ltd E1W 1YW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Starry Mart E1W 2AF | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| St Katherine's Service Station Shop E1W 2BX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| E1 LDN E1W 2BB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Sainsbury's E1W 2AA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| I&J Drinks E1W 2BX | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jan 2024 |
| Londis E1W 2BX | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 153 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 |
| Burglary | 34 |
| Other theft | 25 |
| Public order | 21 |
| Theft from the person | 20 |
| Vehicle crime | 17 |
| Robbery | 16 |
| Bicycle theft | 11 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Virginia Street (142); On or near Supermarket (71); On or near Pennington Street (45); On or near Nesham Street (44); On or near Breezer'S Hill (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 42% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 53% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 88% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 74% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 3% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 95% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 78% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | under 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- E1W 2JU: 25 addresses
Nearby streets
All the streets in E1W 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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.