Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Shadwell is a district of East London, England, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Charing Cross. It lies on the north bank of the Thames between Wapping and Ratcliff. This riverside location has meant the area’s history and character have been shaped by the maritime trades. “
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The things you might need in Shadwell
We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Shadwell name before moving in the neighbourhood.
Medical institutions in Shadwell
Shadwell has 20 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal London Hospital | Whitechapel Road, London | 3.1 | 1257 |
| Albion Health Centre | 333 Whitechapel Road, London | 1.6 | 219 |
| The London Independent Hospital | 1 Beaumont Square, London | 3.9 | 984 |
| Royal London Hospital Clinic 3 | Stepney Way, London | 2.7 | 6 |
| Barts Health | Duru House, 81 Commercial Road, London | 4.5 | 2 |
| The Spitalfields Practice | 20 Old Montague Street, London | 2.1 | 193 |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | 1 Beaumont Square, London | N/A | N/A |
| Barts Health NHS Trust | 9 Prescot Street, London | 3.3 | 4 |
| All About Spines | 1 Beaumont Square, London | N/A | N/A |
| Barts Health NHS Trust | The Royal Hospital, Whitechapel Road, London | 3.1 | 132 |
| ICT Barts | 56- 2BJ,, 76 Ashfield Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Yvonne Carter Building | 58 Turner Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Tower Hamlets Urgent Treatment Centre | Clinic 1, South Tower Clinic 1, South Tower (Cavell Entrance), The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Road, London | 1.5 | 56 |
| Royal London Hospital: Luckes Entrance | Stepney Way, London | 3.3 | 9 |
| Centre for Population Genomic Medicine | Abernethy Building, 2 Newark Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Grahame Hayton Unit | Royal London Hospital, London | 4.3 | 18 |
| The Royal London Dental Hospital | Turner Street, London | 3.9 | 55 |
| Medicals for Drivers | 1 Christian Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| My Health and Wellbeing Clinic | 97-99 Whitechapel Road, London | 5 | 1 |
| Mr Ziali Sivardeen | 1 Beaumont Square, London | 5 | 1 |
Tube & Train stations within the region of Shadwell
We assembled the train and tube stations of Shadwell in a convenient table below so you can find the best location for you to live if transport connections are important to you.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadwell | Cable Street, London | 3.8 | 121 |
| Whitechapel | 277 Whitechapel Road, London | 4.2 | 389 |
| Whitechapel | United Kingdom | 4.5 | 16 |
| Whitechapel | 277 Whitechapel Road, London | 4.1 | 58 |
Post offices in Shadwell
Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages a breeze. Post office branches in Shadwell provide services like money orders and postal insurance alongside mail services. You can take a look for yourself to see where they are located below.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitechapel Post Office | 208A Whitechapel Road, London | 1.9 | 162 |
| Stepney Post Office | 7 Westport Street, London | 2.9 | 135 |
| Whitechapel Delivery Office | Royal Mail, Whitechapel Delivery Office, 206 Whitechapel Road, London | 1.7 | 231 |
| Philpot Street Post Office | 12 Philpot Street, London | 2.2 | 245 |
| Bybox site | Whitechapel Delivery Office, 206 Whitechapel Road, London | 0 | 0 |
| Jubilee St Priority Post Box – Royal Mail | 173 Jubilee Street, Stepney Green, London | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaica St Priority Post Box – Royal Mail | Jamaica Street, Stepney Green, London | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Mail postbox | 141 Leman Street, London | 0 | 0 |
Schools in and around the area of Shadwell
Having an educational institution close by is a great perk when moving. See the list below of schools located in the Shadwell vicinity and how they relate to property prices.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School | 352 Commercial Road, London | 2.9 | 58 |
| Mulberry School for Girls | Richard Street, Commercial Road, London | 3.7 | 34 |
| Madani Girls’ School | Myrdle Street, London | 2.8 | 25 |
| Stepney All Saints School | Stepney Way, London | 3.8 | 26 |
| Ian Guitar and Saxophone Tutor | 273 Commercial Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Darul Ummah Academy Weekend | 56 Bigland Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Excel Tutors | 161-163 Commercial Road, London | 3.7 | 158 |
| Wapping High School | 153 Commercial Road, London | 5 | 6 |
| African Marimba Music | 86 Musbury Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Elite Classroom Ltd | 25 New Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Actors Door Studio | Unit 4, 91 Feather Mews, Fieldgate Street, London | 4.4 | 25 |
| Montessori by Busy Bees Green Gables Shadwell | St George in the East Crypt West, 14 Cannon Street Road, London | 4.6 | 20 |
| Date Palm Primary School | 80-82 Greenfield Road, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Qurtubah Institute | 42 Fieldgate Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Infinity22 | Unit B- 2nd Floor, 12 Vallance Road, London | 5 | 1 |
| London East Academy | 46 Whitechapel Road, London | 3.4 | 14 |
| Date Palm Nursery | 4UN, 82-88 Mile End Road, London | 5 | 5 |
| Jiko Boei Ju-Jitsu | Stifford Centre,, Cressy Place, London | N/A | N/A |
| Marion Richardson School | Senrab Street, London | 3.9 | 10 |
| CRC Bible School | 46 Commercial Road, London | 5 | 1 |
What to do in Shadwell
It could be that Shadwell has a lively atmosphere with many activities happening and there are ways to find this out. To discover what to do in your area, we recommend looking at sites like Timeout that list weekly events in Shadwell. We want to make finding things easy, so here’s a link to see upcoming happenings in Shadwell.
Also, knowing what’s available in Shadwell and where helps when getting to know a new place. That’s why we made a map with property price info from this article to simplify your search.
Some great things about Shadwell
At Cozee we looked at elements defining the area like restaurants, nightlife, parks, and more. Whether you’re a foodie or night owl, Shadwell has something for you. Check out spots below to get a feel for life in Shadwell.
Museums & Galleries in the area
An area lives because of the people who live, work and interact. Art is a great way to discover an area in a new way. If you are looking to move in Shadwell we definitely recommend that you check for galleries, museums and other cultural institutions. They provide a great source of enjoyment over the weekends.
| Museum name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Pharmaceutical Society | 66-68 East Smithfield, London | 4.6 | 67 |
| Jack The Ripper Museum | 12 Cable Street, Aldgate, London | 4.1 | 1776 |
| Assistive Technologies for Healthy Living in Elders: Needs Assessment by Ethnography | Yvonne Carter Building, 58 Turner Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Bust of William Booth | 11 Mile End Road, London | 5 | 1 |
| Old Whitechapel Bell Foundry (formerly) | 32 Whitechapel Road, London | 4.1 | 7 |
| Whitechurch Passage | White Church Lane, London | 4.7 | 15 |
| The War Fragments | 71 Alie Street, London | N/A | N/A |
Where can you buy groceries in the area
Perhaps one of the most common amenities in Shadwell would be supermarkets. Below, you will be able to tell what type of supermarket there are in Shadwell and what company operates here.
| Supermarket/Grocery store name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Mitcham Supermarket | St James Estate, Bond Road, Mitcham | 3.8 | 332 |
| Hoo Hing | Bond Road, Mitcham | 4.1 | 210 |
| Morrisons | Saint Mark’s Road, Mitcham | 4.1 | 1364 |
| Emmanuel’s Groceries | 13 Fairgreen Parade, Mitcham | 4.4 | 79 |
| Daily Fresh Market | 54a London Road, Morden | 2 | 2 |
| Lidl | 9-17 Western Road, Mitcham | 4.1 | 1692 |
| Poundland | Units 1, 3 Majestic Way, Mitcham | 4.1 | 481 |
| Premier | 494 London Road, Mitcham | 4.3 | 12 |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 1, 3 Upper Green East, Majestic Way, Mitcham | 4.2 | 422 |
| Iceland Supermarket Mitcham | 12-16 Upper Green West, Mitcham | 4.2 | 435 |
| Rabaty Food Centre | 288 London Road, Mitcham | 4.6 | 73 |
| Pawetek | 323 London Road, Mitcham | 3.3 | 7 |
| Pawelek European Food | 323 London Road, Mitcham | 4.5 | 627 |
| Owino Mini Market | 195 London Road, Mitcham | 4.6 | 13 |
The range of gyms in Shadwell
As remote work becomes more prevalent, there’s a corresponding rise in gym attendance to maintain fitness. With options like David Lloyd, TheGym, and others, Shadwell could be instrumental in helping you stay in shape – a valuable amenity in close proximity.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Left Hook Boxing Gym | 1 Martha Street, London | 4.3 | 54 |
| Whitechapel Sports Centre | 55 Durward Street, London | 4.3 | 247 |
| Mulberry Sports Centre | Richard Street, London | 4.3 | 141 |
| MoreYoga | Unit 5, ALDGATE BRANCH, 1-13 Adler Street, London | 4.3 | 167 |
| Supreme Muscle Supplement Stepney Green | 126 Mile End Road, London | 4.3 | 47 |
| CrossFit Aldgate East | 78 Alie Street, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| 12×3 Boxing | 76 Alie Street, Aldgate, London | 4.3 | 69 |
| 10 CABLE ST | 10 Cable Street, London | 4.3 | 32 |
| URBANFITNESS | Aldgate Gym, Sugar House, 75 Hooper Street, London | 4.3 | 307 |
| Yogaia | 6 Osborn Street, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| bball court | 3 Walburgh Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Suspensionyoga | 30 New Road, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| 2Tuff Health And Fitness | 5 Brayford square, London | 4.3 | 115 |
| Rope Walk Gardens Outdoor Gym | Christian Street, London | 4.3 | 3 |
| PureGym London Whitechapel | 100 Whitechapel Road, London | 4.3 | 232 |
| Precision Health Gym – Whitechapel, London | 2-12 Cambridge Heath Road, London | 4.3 | 28 |
| Pilates at Precision Health gym | 2-12 Cambridge Heath Road, London | 4.3 | 4 |
| Workout area | 302A The Highway, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Yoga for the gut | FLAT 4, HANSON HOUSE, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Shadwell Basin Outdoor Gym | Shadwell basin, Glamis Road, London | 4.3 | 24 |
What type of green space is there in Shadwell?
One of London’s best features is the large array of public parks and green spaces. See if Shadwell offers room to explore and maybe take your dog for a walk.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. George’s Gardens | Saint George in the East Church, 14 Cannon Street Road, London | 4.3 | 82 |
| Wapping Green | Wapping Lane, London | 4.2 | 40 |
| Wapping Woods | 18 Wine Close, London | 4.3 | 166 |
| Altab Ali Park | Adler Street, London | 4 | 1410 |
| Shadwell Promenade | 1/11 Watney Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Cavell Street Garden | Cavell Street, London | 3 | 1 |
| Gosling Gardens | Shadwell, London | 4 | 12 |
| Jubilee Gardens | Stepney, London | 4.6 | 7 |
| Watney Plaza | UK | 4.8 | 8 |
| Ford Square | Whitechapel, London | 3.5 | 12 |
| Sidney Square | 27 Sidney Square, London | 4.3 | 18 |
| Colverson Park Open Space | Colverson House, Lindley Street, London | 2 | 1 |
| Tarling West Tenants and Residents Hall | Newton House, London, Cornwall Street, 1A | 4.7 | 3 |
| Rope Walk Gardens | 15 Ponler Street, London | 4.1 | 139 |
| King Edward Ⅶ Jewish Memorial Drinking Fountain | Shadwell, London | 4 | 1 |
| Cannon Street Green | 22 Cannon Street Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Cable Street Community Garden | Stepney, London | 4.8 | 6 |
| Arbour Square Gardens | 56A Arbour Square, London | 4 | 102 |
| robado por dios | 81 Greenfield Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Swedenborg Square Orchard | Swedenborg Gardens, London | 4.5 | 2 |
Pubs in the area
As Londoners, we love our local pubs. Shadwell has great ones to become your new regular spot. Consider these if visiting or moving to the area of Shadwell.
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Artful Dodger | 47 Royal Mint Street London E1 8LG | Ex Ind Coope pub called the Crown & Seven Stars, it is a Grade II listed building. It originally got its licence in 1904 and was closed for four years before finally being re-opened in September 1985. |
| Astronomer | 125-129 Middlesex Street London E1 7JF | A Fuller’s Ale & Pie pub re-opened under its new name in July 2016. The beer range has increased (including some interesting bottles) and food is now served from 9.00am. The theme is very much around astronomy and there is some very interesting bric-a-brac to catch your eye as well as the downstairs Hubble Bar. Middlesex Street was originally named Petticoat Lane, possibly prudish Victorians changed the name, but on Sundays it remains home to the famous market. |
| Bell | 50 Middlesex Street London E1 7EX | A former Truman’s house. |
| Black Horse | 40 Leman Street London E1 8EU | Former Courage pub. |
| Brown Bear | 139 Leman Street London E1 8EY | A Grade II Listed Building because part of original glass remains with brass letters on sills and brass rails inside. An excellent Edwardian decorated pub with superb facilities and very comfortable. The food offering is Thai with some English options. |
| City Bar & Kitchen | 9 Stoney Street c/o White Kennet Lane London E1 7BH | Opening in October 2017 as a sports bar having been a smokehouse bar for two years. Five handpumps though they only have 3 real ales. |
| Culpeper | 40 Commercial Street London E1 6LP | Ex-Truman pub which changed hands and was renamed in 2014. Now unrecognisable, it looks more like a Shoreditch warehouse conversion, with glazed tiles, bare brick, metal bar fittings, parquet floor. Seems very popular, with a trendier after-work crowd. The first floor kitchen is Open and bookable for Lunch Tue-Fri (12 – 3pm) & Dinner Tue-Sat, (6-10.30pm). |
| Dog & Truck | 72 Back Church Lane London E1 1LX | Smart and comfortable back street local which is a former Watney Combe Reid pub rebuilt in the 1930’s. Now run by the Bermondsey Pub Co, Food is served all day from the Pieminister range. |
| Duke Of Somerset | 15 Little Somerset Street London E1 8AH | Renamed Thirst & Last then back to Duke of Somerset. |
| George Tavern | 373 Commercial Road London E1 0LA | Modernised grade II listed old pub with live music and door charge on occasions. Has retained huge tiled painted mural. |
| Golden Heart | 110 Commercial Street London E1 6LZ | Exceptionally popular ex-Trumans pub, often packed. Excellent interwar building and interior, in two completely separate bars, although the public bar on the right used to be further divided. Period features include wood panelling on the walls and under the bar, gilt Trumans lettering around the top, brick fireplaces. One of the Inter-War pubs listed in 2015. |
| Good Samaritan | 87 Turner Street London E1 2AE | Classic Trumans interwar pub, built in 1937. Later Grand Met, S&N Retail. Had a spell from 1984 as Good Sams, reverting in 1995. Traditional pub well used by staff from the London Hospital, standing room only on peak nights. Patients from the hospital have been known to nip in for a quick drink. |
| Goodman’s Field | 87-91 Mansell Street London E1 8AN | Modern Wetherspoon pub not far from Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. The spacious L-shaped bar is comfortably furnished. The TVs are muted except for major sporting events, and are confined to one area. The three regular beers are accompanied by three guests and a cider (usually Westons). This pub is usually less busy than those nearer the Tower and is fully accessible by wheelchair. |
| Grapeshots | 2-3 Artillery Passage London E1 7LJ | Close to Liverpool Street station and tucked away down Artillery Passage, the dark wood panelling and hessian-clad walls here are reminiscent of an old ski lodge, with its cosy nooks and crannies and comfortable seating |
| Grocer | Spitalfields Market London E1 6DW | Situated within the redeveloped part of Spitalfields Market, this is a large spacious gastropub with a covered terrace and beer garden. Smart, clean and modern with a quirky mix of furniture as typical of Geronimo Inns. Despite being geared up for diners, drinkers are also welcome – 2 real ales and a Westons cider on handpump. Two tank beers from Meantime. |
| Half Moon | 212-223 Mile End Road London E1 4AA | Wetherspoons pub, opened in 1998, an award-winning conversion of a former Welsh Methodist chapel (built in 1900), which had later served as the Half Moon theatre. Two separate rooms, each with its own bar and a different selection of beers. The front room is the former chapel, with a dramatic central “lantern” feature, while the back room is in the modern extension, where the theatre stage used to be. Always very popular with a great mix including office, medical and student custom. Decent patio at side |
| Horn Of Plenty | 36 Globe Road London E1 4DU | Refurbished in 2015 retaining a central bar. Maps are displayed on the wall. Quiz night is Tuesday. March 2023 – Kitchen is closed so you can order pizza for delivery. |
| Leman Street Tavern | 31 Leman Street London E1 8PT | Opened in February 2016 in a new build as part of the Goodman’s Fields development. The pub is dominated by a central bar, with a restaurant area to the left of the entrance. There is an open kitchen to the rear. Modern design with exposed brickwork and aircon ducting visible. |
| London Hospital Tavern | 176 Whitechapel Road London E1 1BJ | Historically this was the London Hospital Tavern (named after the hospital next door), renamed in 2000. Ex-Allied, Ex Punch. Medium-sized interior, broken up by paneled pillars, wood & glass screens, and glass display cases. Busy enough during the week with a relaxed atmosphere, can be heaving towards the weekend with medical and student custom. |
| Princess Of Prussia | 15 Prescot Street London E1 8AZ | Former Truman and later S&N pub acquired by Shepherd Neame in March 2005. Two room pub with beer garden at rear. Named after Victoria, the eldest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert who married Prince Frederick William of Prussia in 1858. |
| Running Horse | 7 Piazza Walk, Leman St, Goodmans Field London E1 8FU | Close to Aldgate station. The Running Horse has the bar sitting centre stage, exhibiting Trumans fresh tank beer. and a range of craft beers. Food is available from an open plan kitchen. The third handpump was occupied by Rosie’s Pig cider on a July 2023 visit. |
| Sir Sydney Smith | 22 Dock Street London E1 8JP | The pub has reverted to Sir Sydney Smith. It has 3 hand pumps, 2 in use except at busy times. Sometimes has an offering from a London brewer such as Truman’s, ELB or Southwark , along with varied Greene King ales. |
| Ten Bells | 84 Commercial Street London E1 6LY | Shabby chic interior but with striking patterned wall tiling plus 2 large tiled 18th century street scene murals which gave this pub Grade II listing. One of the unfortunate victims during the murderous reign of Jack the Ripper was allegedly last seen alive leaving here. Lunchtime food. Toilets downstairs. 3 handpumps on the bar counter. Classic pub snacks which include homemade pork scratching, pork pies, scotch eggs, sausage rolls and crisps. |
| White Swan | 21 Alie Street London E1 8DA | Comfortable pub built on the site of the Half Moon Theatre on the fringe of the City, which can get busy during lunchtimes and early evenings. One bar serves two areas, the smaller of which, the original pub, was extended into the next door building in recent years. There is also a small room upstairs used mainly for dining and private functions. Grade II listed building with wood fronted bar and half wood wall panelling. Display of old photographs and news sheet editions. |
| Whites Gentlemans Club | 32 Leman Street London E1 8EW | Now Whites Gentleman’s club. |
The types of restaurants
Shadwell is able to produce a large amount of different cuisines if you are looking. Take a look at the table below to find the most popular places to eat if you are a resident of Shadwell.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner | London City | 42 Adler Street, London | 4.3 | 3484 |
| Holiday Inn London – Whitechapel, an IHG Hotel | 5 Cavell Street, London | 4.3 | 1454 |
| Tayyabs | 83-89 Fieldgate Street, London | 4.3 | 8052 |
| Adiva | 84 Myrdle Street, London | 4.3 | 92 |
| Lahore Kebab House | 2-10, Umberston Street, London | 4.3 | 3928 |
| The George Tavern | George Tavern, 373 Commercial Road, London | 4.3 | 755 |
| Citymax Studios | 317 Commercial Road, London | 4.3 | 10 |
| Needoo Grill | 87 New Road, London | 4.3 | 2056 |
| Maedah Grill | 42 Fieldgate Street, London | 4.3 | 1666 |
| Genesis Cinema | 93-95 Mile End Road, London | 4.3 | 4852 |
| McDonald’s | 201, 217 Commercial Road, London | 4.3 | 3737 |
| Lahore One Restaurant | 218 Commercial Road, London | 4.3 | 923 |
| The Whitechapel Hotel | 49-53 New Road, London | 4.3 | 259 |
| The White Hart | 1 Mile End Road, London | 4.3 | 1377 |
| Nando’s Whitechapel | 9-25 Mile End Road, Bethnal Green, London | 4.3 | 1908 |
| Rüyam Turkish Restaurant | 230 Commercial Road, London | 4.3 | 1785 |
| Michael’s Chinese – Stepney | 378 Commercial Road, London | 4.3 | 148 |
| Il Bordello | metropolitan wharf, 70 Wapping Wall, London | 4.3 | 1503 |
| The Empress | 141 Leman Street, London | 4.3 | 474 |
| The White Hart | 89 Whitechapel High Street, London | 4.3 | 715 |
Last Updated on March 26, 2026