Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Tower Hamlets: a school rated Outstanding 0.1 miles away, Stepney Green Underground Station within a short walk, putting roughly 24 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around E1 4AA.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
49Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 115 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 157 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Alice Model Nursery School (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
223crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 223 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 103.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
66GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 61 GP, 5 hospitals, 46 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: QMUL TOBACCO CESSATION SERVICE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
Stepney Green Underground Station0.1 mi
38 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.02 mi
NestReach: ≈ 24 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
41green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 37.5 ha total
- largest park 13.9 ha (0.32 mi away)
Nearest: Cemetery (0.38 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
133shops & libraries
- 121 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Sainsburys, The Co-operative Group, Budgens…
- nearest 0.0 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Tesco Stepney Green Express — 0.0 mi
Getting a school placeIn Tower Hamlets, 71% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (89% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 92% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Tower Hamlets, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near E1 4AA.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in E1.
Average sold price by property type across the E1 district, 2021–2026.
About E1 4AA
E1 4AA scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and local amenities — with Stepney Green Underground Station within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, E1 4AA is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 8,367 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 3/10).
There are 157 schools within the typical catchment area, including 37 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 78 rated Good. The nearest school is Mazahirul Uloom London School, within a short walk.
There were 223 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 61 GP surgeries, 5 hospitals and 46 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is QMUL TOBACCO CESSATION SERVICE, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is LONDON INDEPENDENT HOSPITAL, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.