My Chase Evans
SHOREDITCH & WHITECHAPEL
‘When I grow rich, say the bells of Shoreditch’ – Unlike the old rhyme 'Oranges and Lemons' insinuates, you don’t have to be rich to live in one of London’s trendiest areas. Once a place where actors, poets and spies lived, Shoreditch is now a hub for city and the creative industry professionals to work and play together.
With its vast array of bars and restaurants, Shoreditch’s social side is quite astounding. Venture through some of its backstreets and you’ll stumble upon a much more sophisticated side of Shoreditch with its designer shops, boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Shoreditch really does have something for everyone.
Steeped in history, Whitechapel is named after a small chapel dedicated to St Mary which was destroyed in World War II. The terrifying Whitechapel Murders occurred between 1888 and 1891 some of which were committed by Jack the Ripper, and the famous 'Elephant Man' was also once a resident. The notorious Kray brothers also frequented the area with their gangland antics.
Branded as east London’s Zone 1 Crossrail hotspot where houses are still rising, Whitechapel is a fast changing, rich, multicultural and vibrant area a stroll from the City of London. Whitechapel’s central London location and connectivity are the major attractions. The lack of parks and open green spaces plus a high number of dilapidated terraces, derelict buildings and neglected streets which are in urgent need of smartening up – all have discouraged more affluent Londoners from relocating in the Whitechapel district.
Relatively underdeveloped, the area is set to attract considerable investment in the next decade. That is due to the new Whitechapel Crossrail station which is planned to take passengers to Shenfield in the east and Heathrow and Reading in the west via Farringdon, Tottenham Court Road, Bond Street and Paddington.
The first major development in Whitechapel is The Silk District, a £90 million project by L&Q and Mount Anvil is the first significant development marking another new chapter for this area which, according to the Tower Hamlets council, could have over 3,500 new homes built over the coming years. In addition to that are many new shops, restaurants, cafés, offices, and schools and scientific research facilities such as one planned for Queen Mary University of London.
Transport and Zones
Shoreditch is located in Travelcard Zone 1
National Rail: Hoxton, Old Street and Shoreditch High Street
Tube: Angel (Northern Line)
Bus: 8, 26, 35, 42, 48, 67, 78, 135, 149, 205, 242, 344 and 388
Whitechapel is located in Travelcard Zone 1
Tube: District and Hammersmith & City
Crossrail
London Overground
Bus: 25, 106, 205, 254, D3, N205, N253
Primary Schools
Christ Church CofE School (Good)
Columbia Primary School (Good)
Moreland Primary School (Good)
Sebright School (Good)
Secondary Schools
Central Foundation Boys’ School (Outstanding)
Hackney University Technical College (Not Rated Yet)
Haggerston School (Good)
The Bridge Academy (Good)
Restaurants
Shoreditch
Hawksmoor Spitalfields
Rochelle Canteen
Hoi Polloi
Boho Mexica
Princess of Shoreditch
Whitechapel
Efes
Bari Bari
Sahara Grill
Tayyabs
Bars
Shoreditch
Ninetyeight
Strongroom Bar & Kitchen
Nike Shed Motorcycle Club
The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch
Brewdog
Whitechapel
The Blind Beggar
Indo
Apples & Pears Bar
The Ten Bells
The Culpeper
Culture
Shoreditch Town Hall (Gallery, Exhibition and Theatre)
The Courtyard (Theatre)
The Aubin Cinema (Picture House)
Village Underground (Gallery, Exhibition and Club)
Whitechapel Gallery (Gallery)
Developments
Banyan Wharf
Bezzier Apartments
Gatsby Apartments
Osborne Apartments
One Crown Plaza
The Stage
Bezzier Apartments
Shopping & Retail
Boxpark – London’s trendiest concept retail village made entirely of shipping containers. With a mixture of fashion and lifestyle brands, galleries and restuarants, Boxpark creates a unique shopping experience.
Spitalfields Market – Arts and Crafts meets Fashion and Food. Not only does the play host to all sorts of stalls and shops filled with all kinds of treasure – but it houses events too, so even if you don’t buy anything – you’ll be sure to have a great time regardless.
The High Street – Never underestimate a High Street. And Shoreditch’s own is home to a range of fabulous retailers and famous for its diverse and vibrant culture - a handful of stores include: Son of a Stag, The Goodhood Store, Maiden and Article.
Brick Lane Market - East London at its best.This chaotic, bustling market is half way between jewel and junk heap. It attracts lots of young Londoners, in search of second - hand furniture, unusual clothes and bits of this-and-that.
Council
Shoreditch
For the current Hackney Council Tax rates see HERE
Whitechapel
For the current Tower Hamlets Council Tax rates see HERE
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