Overview of E1 8LU, Crofts Street, Whitechapel

E1 8LU, which is in the town of London, in the borough of Tower Hamlets, Greater London is one of the average rated places to live in this area. E1 8LU is rated 4.08 from 62 reviews. 26 reviewers rated E1 8LU 5 stars. Observations from these residents include ‘Great particularly for families’. Unfortunately, others were less favourable, with one reviewer remarking ‘Not feeling safe is the worst part of living in this area’. The neighbouring postcodes are E1 8JY, E1 8QU, E1 8AY, E1 1AF, E1 8QJ, E1 7AF. E1 8QU is rated the best nearby postcode to live, with a score of 4.12 out of 5 from 68 reviews. E1 7AF is rated the worst nearby postcode to live, with a score of 4.02 out of 5 from 55 reviews.
62 reviews within 1 km Crofts St, London E1 8LU, UK

Excellent

26 reviews

41.9%

Very Good

21 reviews

33.9%

Average

10 reviews

16.1%

Disappointing

4 reviews

6.5%

Very Poor

1 review

1.6%

Most Positive

I have live in e1 my whole life and have wonderful neighbours of all cultures and backgrounds

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By Lily N

Most Negative

Not feeling safe is the worst part of living in this area

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By Anonymous

Whitechapel, E1 8JY
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By Tasfiah
Great particularly for families

One thing that seems very important to mention is that there is a community centre on our street that was particularly helpful during the pandemic as they distributed free food parcels to the neighbourhood but they also offer childcare, clubs and trips. There are two parks, a children’s park within the estate (accessible to anyone) and a dog park a minute’s walk further. There is a local shop a minute away, a few pubs and a local sainsbury and tesco and a cinema 10 minutes walk away.

Transport

As I already mentioned, there many train stations within walking distance, making a significant amount of journeys permissable, such as Tower Gateway, Tower Hill, Aldgate, Aldgate East and larger stations such as Fenchurch and Liverpool St, all of which are generally reliable. The traffic can be pretty bad sometimes, particularly from 4-6, but some days you can get lucky. I’d say it’s more an area meant to people who make use of public transport but it is also not impossible to have a car, as we have one. The traffic is not too bad depending on your direction, for example the Highway is pretty busy, the direction of Southwark, Limehouse, but smaller roads such as Leman St, Alie St, aren’t too bad. Buses include 15, 100 and others going in pretty much every direction except towards Limehouse/Docklands. The buses do not come to often however and I would suggest using train.

Community

The only issue with my street would be parking availability is pretty bad, traffic noise occasionally but genuinely not so often. The street is mainly filled with families. Bin collection is pretty good too, with loads of bins around.

Amenities

There are many things in the local area, exciting places to go that are a 5-15 minute walk. Tower bridge and the Tower of London, St Katherine’s Docks with restaurants that have the view of boats and water (particularly beautiful at night) for example Zizzi’s and Kilikiya. Just across the bridge there is The Ivy, Vapianos and more new restaurants to come in that vicinity. Not far from important stations such as Fenchurch, Liverpool St and very close to stations such as Tower Gateway, Tower Hill, Aldgate and Aldgate East. Not to mention Central London is a short drive away.

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Crofts St, E1 8LU
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By Lily N
I have live in e1 my whole life and have wonderful neighbours of all cultures and backgrounds

I love that we have so much culture and history in the area, from brick lane, where you can get the most amazing food, to spitalfields market, to st katharines dock to the Tower of London. All a short walk away. It is amazing.

Transport

Transport links are great in E1 with a range of options- Busses, Underground and DLR. Very easy to get around London. You are never more than 10 minutes away from an underground station. And never more than 5 minutes away from a bus stop.

Community

I have live in e1 my whole life and have wonderful neighbours of all cultures and backgrounds, we have a good parking space and can purchase more if needed from the council. Communal bins are collected regularly. However we do get some traffic noise living so close to the highway but not so much that it is distracting

Amenities

In E1, you will find a range of small corner shops and supermarkets- all the essentials are covered and it has great transport links (buses,tube,DLR) taking you to anywhere you desire as we are so close to central. The area has developed to accommodate unique open bars, small cafes, multicultural restaurants alongside the mainstream popular fast food restaurants. I would recommend St Katharines dock just on the highway for the most scenic views and great independent cafes/restaurants. You get a breathtaking view of tower bridge and the Thames - perfect on a Sunday morning walk or a weekday brunch.

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Commercial Rd, E1 2DA
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By Anonymous
Not feeling safe is the worst part of living in this area

Not feeling safe is the worst part of living in this area. Needs a complete renovation.

Transport

Bit far away from the tube station but is doable. Transport links have a good service and it’s always easy to get back no matter where you’re travelling from at what time of day.

Community

Close to a McDonalds, close to a hospital. Tesco express is useful for grabbing what you need. Bin collections regular.

Amenities

Good food options but not much else to do. Not many bars around or places with fun activities. Needs more open space as currently feels very cramped.

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Middlesex St, E1 7EZ
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By Alejandro
good transport

Transport

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Community

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Amenities

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Shad Thames, SE1 2YJ
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By ZAntoniou
I love the accessibility to the river and enjoying the view of the city

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Community

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Amenities

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Shad Thames, SE1 2YJ
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By TS
Quite a lot of old people, too far from stations

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Transport

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Community

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Amenities

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Mansell St, E1 8AX
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By Puremager
Rockwell East

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Middlesex St, E1 7AA
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By Potsoken
most of the people who live here are renters.

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Transport

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Community

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Amenities

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Middlesex St, E1 7AA
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By Portsoken
This is a beautiful place for living

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Transport

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Community

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Amenities

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Spitalfields, E1 7AF
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By Portsoken
I like the calm and the silence

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Community

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Amenities

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