Colmar Close Stepney, Tower Hamlets
5 addresses across 1 postcode (E1), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 22700344.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (E: 1).
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 D; Band D in Tower Hamlets costs £1,838 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bethnal Green, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Carlton Square Gardens, is about 20 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 23.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 11 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Xx Place Health Centre, about 270 m away, with 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 10% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 892 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
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 120 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: 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 D (36% of about 530 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Carlton Square. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 11 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- JEWISH CEMETERY, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Site At land adjacent railway viaduct Mantus Road, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 0 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 4EX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bethnal Green 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Whitechapel 37 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Cambridge Heath 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Stepney Green Underground Station | 210 m |
| Bethnal Green Underground Station | 820 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Mile End Underground Station | 820 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 55 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bancroft Road / Ocean Estate Stepney | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | London St Pancras Megabusplus | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Canary Wharf Pier | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Peters Court Car Park | 310 m |
| EV charging points | 16 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge | 110 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 29.4 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Xx Place Health Centre | 270 m |
| Pharmacies | 27 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Medichem Pharmacy | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 23 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mile End Dental Practice | 150 m |
| Hospital | Mile End Hospital Cdc | 270 m |
| Police station | Tower Hamlets Police | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 150 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Carlton Square Gardens 7,820 m² | 20 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Mile End Park 14 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 550 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stepney Green 4.4 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,670 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 13 parks and gardens, 33 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Railings and Gate With Overthrow at No 37, a listed building (Grade II*), 420 m (0.3 miles) south-west. 159 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Railings and Gate With Overthrow at No 37 | Listed building, Grade II* | 420 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| The Novo Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 430 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Blind Beggar and His Dog Cranbrook Estate | Listed building, Grade II* | 700 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Trinity Green (Almshouses and Chapel) Including Gates, Railings, Wall and Piers | Listed building, Grade I | 720 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Parish Church of St Dunstan and All Saints (The Church of the High Seas) | Listed building, Grade I | 790 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Bethnal Green Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 840 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Bonner Hall Bridge, Regent's Canal | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Three Colt Bridge, Gunmaker's Lane | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Roman Bath House, Shadwell | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Limehouse Basin | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Limehouse Basin Entrance | Tidal water | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Shadwell Entrance | Tidal water | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Redriff | Wetland | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Stave Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Russia Dock Woodland | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 23.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 16.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
4 of the street's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Model Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 290 m | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Morpeth School | Secondary | 11–18 | 380 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| John Scurr Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ben Jonson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bangabandhu Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College | Secondary | 11–18 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Stepney Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bonner Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Globe Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School | Secondary | 11–18 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Exceptional; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Halley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pck Me E1 4EE | Mobile caterer | 80 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Harpley School and Inclusion Support Centre E1 4EE | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Mile End American Pool & Snooker E1 4AA | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Drapers Arms Bar & E1 Venue Bar E1 4DH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Green Pepper E1 4AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Globe Court Care Home Kitchen E1 4DS | Other catering premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Andy's Bangin Burgers E1 4AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 4 Good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Globe Food and Wine E1 4DU | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Mr Wong's Wok & Box E1 4AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Afrikana E1 4AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Roasted Delights, Foods Oriental E1 4AA | Other catering premises | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Flavaz E1 4AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2025 |
| T's Cafe Au Lait E1 4DU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Barclay Wools E1 4DU | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| German Doner Kebab E1 4AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 409 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 165 |
| Theft from the person | 64 |
| Other theft | 50 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 |
| Robbery | 33 |
| Drugs | 25 |
| Public order | 25 |
| Burglary | 23 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Bicycle theft | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Stepney Green (342); On or near Supermarket (232); On or near Bancroft Road (65); On or near Alderney Road (34); On or near A11 (31).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 10% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 0% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 68% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 17% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 15% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 14% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 21% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 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
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
- E1 4EX: 5 addresses
Nearby streets
Argyle Road · Carlyle Mews · Alderney Road · Holton Street · Carlton Square · Tollet Street · Mile End Place · Frimley Way · Portelet Road · Globe Road · Grantley Street · Stayner's Road
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.