Living in E98, Tower Hamlets
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around E98 in Tower Hamlets. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Tower Hamlets: £456,898, down 13.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around E98
238 recorded home sales on the streets around central E98 in the last 2 years, with a median of £849,000 and a range from £238,367 to £3,215,520. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| APARTMENT 301 ADMIRALTY HOUSE, 150 VAUGHAN WAY, E1W 2AH | flat-maisonette | £853,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| FLAT 35 TRADEWINDS COURT ASHER WAY, E1W 2JB | flat-maisonette | £434,000 | 2026-02-26 |
| 52 KENNET STREET, E1W 2JJ | flat-maisonette | £430,000 | 2026-02-20 |
| 132 KENNET STREET, E1W 2JJ | terraced | £1,080,000 | 2026-01-30 |
| APARTMENT 307 COUNTER HOUSE, 5 GAUGING SQUARE, E1W 2AE | flat-maisonette | £1,020,000 | 2026-01-26 |
| APARTMENT 604 COUNTER HOUSE, 5 GAUGING SQUARE, E1W 2AE | flat-maisonette | £1,000,000 | 2026-01-07 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
252 schools within 3 miles , of which 98% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry School for Girls | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| The Aldgate School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| Marion Richardson Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Swanlea School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| Stewart Headlam Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
149 state primary and 43 state secondary schools within range, plus 28 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
28 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al-Mizan School, Arco Academy, Buttercup Primary School, Charterhouse Square School, City of London School, City of London School for Girls and others.
All 28 fee-paying schools near E98, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
5 higher education institutions within 3 miles: City University, Goldsmiths College, University of London, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London South Bank University, Queen Mary University of London.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 42.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 20.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 19.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 4.7% |
| Sales and customer service | 4.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1830 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central E98 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Tower Hamlets's figures.
Common questions about E98
What is the average house price in E98?
The average sold price in Tower Hamlets is £456,898 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in E98?
Prices in Tower Hamlets are down 13.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in E98?
The median of 238 recorded sales around central E98 in the last 2 years is £849,000, ranging from £238,367 to £3,215,520 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in E98?
252 schools sit within 3 miles of central E98, and 98% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in E98?
1830 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central E98 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is E98 at risk of flooding?
Central E98 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is E98 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 98% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £849,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1830 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is E98 safe?
1830 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central E98 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? E98 or E1W, E98 or EC3N, E98 or E1.
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