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E1W

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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E1W is the postcode district for LONDON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £851,858
1yr change ▼ 1.4%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£851,858

▼ 1.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

197% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

3 schools

Broadband Speed

319 Mbps

Property Prices in E1W

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in E1W is £851,858, which is 35% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in E1W cost 196.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in E1W have fallen 1.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £1,198,333 3
Semi-detached £1,022,230 0
Terraced £875,708 31
Flat £822,245 597
All types £851,858 640

5-Year Price History

£820K £832K £845K £857K £870K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in E1W

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, E1W has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
90.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
19.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
14.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
78.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
112.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in E1W

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

E1W has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Mulberry Academy London Dock Secondary Not inspected mi
Hermitage Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

331,886

Population

57

Median Age

15%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
15.0%
Private rent
36.0%
Social rent
36.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in E1W are 319.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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319.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

88%

Superfast Coverage

78%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in E1W is collected by Tower Hamlets. The Band D rate is £1,581/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

E1

E1W — LONDON

Area Summary

E1W (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£851,858, 197% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (319 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about E1W LONDON

What is the average house price in E1W LONDON?
The average house price in E1W (LONDON) is £851,858, based on 640 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 197% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.4% over the past year.
Is E1W LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in E1W is above the national average (300.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (90.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (78.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of E1W LONDON?
The population of E1W (LONDON) is approximately 331,886 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 15% of homes are owner-occupied, 36% are privately rented, and 36% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in E1W?
The average broadband download speed in E1W is 319 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 88% of premises, ultrafast to 78%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in E1W LONDON?
There are 3 schools in or near E1W. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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