Within 2 km, around Spitalfields in Tower Hamlets. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
420new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
0homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+0.5%like-for-like prices in Spitalfields, 2024 → 2025 (council -1.2%)
-14%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
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Nearby, most recent first
New homes
7 new homes completedflats · Sep 2026
Sept 2026 1.5 km away
New homes
17 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026
Jul 2026 950 m away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026
Jul 2026 800 m away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.8 km away
New homes
88 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.7 km away
New homes
7 new homes completedflats · Feb 2026
Feb 2026 400 m away
New homes
84 new homes completedflats · Feb 2026
Feb 2026 1.6 km away
New homes
14 new homes completedflats · Feb 2026
Feb 2026 750 m away
New homes
44 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.7 km away
New homes
50 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.7 km away
New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025
Aug 2025 1.8 km away
New homes
9 new homes completedflats · Mar 2025 – Jun 2025
Jun 2025 1.2 km away
New homes
16 new homes completed
Planning applications within 500 m
82applications in the last 12 months
56approved · 3 refused
21still being decided
45net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
The Holland EstateInstallation of new pedestrian gate to Brune Street boundaryTower Hamlets PA/26/01646/NC · All Other
Sept 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
82, Don Gratton House, 82 Old Montague Street, London, E1 5NNCladding remediation works including the removal and replacement of existing combustible external wall materials, and the installation of non-combustible alternatives (Euroclass A2-s1, d0 or better), cavity barriers, insulation, membranes, and fire-stopping measures to meet current fire safety standards.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01605/NC · All Other
Sept 2026 300 m away
Application Under Consideration
80, 80 Brick Lane, London, E1 6RLRetrospective Change of Use from Caf‚ (Use Class E) to Hot Food Takeaway (Sui Generis) together with the installation of a kitchen extraction system and associated external works.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01579/NC · All Other
Sept 2026 100 m away
Application Under Consideration
92, 92 Commercial Street, London, E1 6LZMansard roof extension to create 1no. studio flat.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01149/A1 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Sept 2026 250 m away
Application Under Consideration
Units SP1A & B , Associated Access Stairs and Decking, Horner Square, Old Spitalfields Market, London, E1 6EWProposed ground floor front extension at Unit SP1A and first floor front extension at Unit SP1B with associated alterations to the first floor decking and safety railings including the removal of external stair and lift and provision of a new internal 60 min stair and lift core. Provision of new rear internal stair connecting Units SP1A & B. Widening of external, access steps between the ground anTower Hamlets PA/26/01519/A1 · All Other
Spotted when a home's energy certificate shows at least 15 m² (and 15%) more floor area than an earlier one. Only homes with two certificates show up, so the real number is higher. A busy street suggests extensions get permission here; check the council's planning register for the details.
Storm overflows within 2 km
6storm overflows within 2 km
57hours of spills in 2025 between them (typical neighbourhood: about 36)
101spill events counted
Thames Water
Nightingale Lane Csointo River Thames38 spills, 26 hours in 2025
School closed: Shapla Primary SchoolCommunity school, primary (closure)
Aug 2021 1.1 km away
School closed
School closed: St Matthias Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school, primary (closure)
Aug 2021 500 m away
School closed
School closed: Italia Conti Academy of Theatre ArtsOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Jul 2021 1.9 km away
School closed
School closed: Raine's Foundation SchoolVoluntary aided school, secondary (closure)
Aug 2020 1.8 km away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 40 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Aug 2026 350 m away
Application Under Consideration
Units SP1A & B , Associated Access Stairs and Decking, Horner Square, Old Spitalfields Market, London, E1 6EWProposed ground floor front extension at Unit SP1A and first floor front extension at Unit SP1B with associated alterations to the first floor decking and safety railings including the removal of external stair and lift and provision of a new internal 60 min stair and lift core. Provision of new rear internal stair connecting Units SP1A & B. Widening of external, access steps between the ground anTower Hamlets PA/26/01520/NC · All Other
Aug 2026 350 m away
Application Under Consideration
44-46 Brushfield Street, London, E1 6AGInstallation of a new kitchen ventilation system and associated plant to the rear of the property at 44-46 Brushfield Street.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01505/NC · All Other
Aug 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
16 Hanbury Street, London, E1 6QRAlterations to the external ground floor frontage, including the removal of the existing entrance doors and installation of a steel-framed window, a new steel-framed door, window surrounds, and an awning.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01493/NC · All Other
Aug 2026 200 m away
Application Under Consideration
11-29 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PXInstallation of replacement heat pumps and associated worksTower Hamlets PA/26/01385/NC · All Other
Aug 2026 250 m away
Application Under Consideration
127 Buxton Street, London, E1 5ARThe demolition of the existing buildings and structures on the site and the erection of three residential units with access, landscaping, cycle storage and bin storage.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01424/A1 · All Other · 3 homes proposed
Aug 2026 450 m away
Approved
107B Commercial Street, London, E1 6BGInternal subdivision over ground and basement levels including installation of new stairs to create two separate retail units (Class E)Tower Hamlets PA/26/01344/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 300 m away
Approved
107B Commercial Street, London, E1 6BGInternal subdivision over ground and basement levels including installation of new stairs to create two separate retail units (Class E)Tower Hamlets PA/26/01343/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 300 m away
Approved
107A & 107B Commercial Street, London, E1 6BGReinstatement of former internal opening at ground floor level and creation of new opening at basement level to re-connect unit 107A with unit 107BTower Hamlets PA/26/01331/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 300 m away
Approved
107A & 107B Commercial Street, London, E1 6BGReinstatement of former internal opening at ground floor level and creation of new opening at basement level to re-connect unit 107A with unit 107BTower Hamlets PA/26/01330/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 300 m away
Approved
Unit 4, Black Lion House, 45 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1DUChange of use of an existing retail unit to provide additional ancillary hotel floorspace, including a new reception area, meeting rooms and back-of-house facilities, together with associated internal alterations and the removal of external signage.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01324/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 350 m away
Approved
Ada Lewis & Bearstead Court, 28 Underwood Road, London E1 5AWApplication for certificate of lawfulness for Ada Lewis & Bearstead Court in respect of:- Careful removal of brickwork to insert fire cavity barriers at compartment walls and floors.- Store removed brick on site for reinstating. - Reinstating the brickwork as existing.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01305/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 350 m away
Approved
54 Commercial Street, London E1 6LTConstruction of a rooftop extension to provide additional fifth-floor office accommodation and associated external alterations.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01287/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 300 m away
Approved
Dellow Centre, 82 Wentworth Street, London, E1 7SAPartial demolition in a conservation area, changes to pedestrian and vehicular gates including minor alterations to external levels. Erection of new entrance porch, garden pergola and fencing within the courtyard. Alterations to existing openings and introduction of new window to accommodate internal changes. Associated minor alterations.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01156/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 300 m away
Approved
Finetouch Apartments, 3A Toynbee Street, London, E1 7NEApplication for certificate of Lawfulness in respect of existing use as a C3 residential accommodation comprising 4x2 bedroom self contained flats on the first, second, third and fourth floorsTower Hamlets PA/26/00977/NC · All Other · 4 homes proposed
Jul 2026 300 m away
Approved
92 Commercial Street, London, E1 6LZInstallation of awning with the similar design of neighbours and door opening with the windows on the side wallTower Hamlets PA/26/01057/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 250 m away
Approved
39-53 Pedley Street, 5-9 Weaver Street, (Shah Paran House, Hannan Court, Kushiyara House, Sol Frankel House and Caroline Adams House), London E1Replacement of external brick and zinc cladding along with metal parapets, fascias, soffits and trims.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01093/NC · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
Approved
12 Princelet Street, London, E1 6QHReplacement of roof terrace balustrade, installation of planters, alteration to front door paint colour, and installation of a small extract vent to the rear elevation.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00995/NC · Householder
Jun 2026 150 m away
Approved
133, 133 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1DTProposed installation of a flue and associated plant equipment at the rear elevation.Tower Hamlets PA/26/01017/NC · All Other
Jun 2026 400 m away
Approved
Flat 1- 58, Jacobs Court, & 17 -19, 19 Plumbers Row, London, E1 1AEApplication for Certificate of Lawfulness in respect for proposed replacement of cladding facing materials found to be combustible for new similar facing materials that are non-combustible, replacement of curtain wall to the single stair well with like-for-like fire resisting curtain walling, and provision of a new through wall AOV at high level.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00241/NC · All Other
Jun 2026 500 m away
Approved
71, 71 Commercial Street, London, E1 6BDApplication for certificate of Lawfulness in respect of existing use as a C3 residential accommodation comprising 1 studio flat on the 1st floor and a 3 bedroom maisonette on the 2nd and 3rd floors.Tower Hamlets PA/26/00976/NC · All Other · 2 homes proposed
Jun 2026 300 m away
Source: Planning London Datahub (Greater London Authority and the London boroughs); applications validated since January 2023. Data is published as received and may contain errors; check the borough's planning portal for documents.
City Of London Academy - Solar PV PanelsApproved, not yet built · 190 kW
May 2022 3.4 km away
Rooftop solar
Walworth Academy, Shorncliffe Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 260 kW
Jan 2024 3.6 km away
Running nearest: Holly Street - Solar PV Panels (rooftop solar, 2.5 km); SELCHP ERF (energy from waste, 4.3 km); Bywaters’ Materials Recovery Facility Solar Array (rooftop solar, 4.4 km); King's Yard (biomass, 4.8 km); Thameside DC (rooftop solar, 7.4 km).
DESNZ Renewable Energy Planning Database, April to June 2026 (OGL). Projects of 150 kW and over; refused, withdrawn and abandoned ones are left out.
Major, planned
Norton Folgate, LondonHighway repair and maintenance works · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · Road closure
Sept 2027 to Sept 2027 600 m away
Major, planned
Norton Folgate, LondonHighway repair and maintenance works · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · Road closure
Nov 2027 to Nov 2027 600 m away
Major, planned
Shoreditch High Street, LondonHighway repair and maintenance works · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · Road closure
Sept 2027 to Sept 2027 600 m away
DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
Planning Inspectorate list of nationally significant infrastructure projects (roads, railways, energy, water, waste), October 2026 (OGL). Each is placed at one point, usually the middle of the site; long schemes run well beyond it.