Area Guide to Aldgate

Our area guide to Aldgate gives you a quick overview of the neighbourhood from its properties, public parks, local schools, council tax, public transport links to shopping and going out. Postcodes covered by this area guide include E1

Aldgate Area Overview

Aldgate was the eastern most gateway through London Wall leading from the City of London to Whitechapel and the East End.

Aldgate Shopping & Entertainment

Many restaurants and wine bars as you would expect in the centre of London.

Aldgate Parks & Commons

A few small parks, but not a lot of open space.

Aldgate Who lives here?

Young professionals working in the City of Docklands.

Guide to Aldgate transport links:

Trains

Blackhorse Road (National Rail)
Canning Town
Custom House
Leyton Midland Road
Leytonstone High Road
Limehouse
Manor Park
Maryland
North Woolwich
Silvertown and London City Airport
St James
Stratford (London)
Walthamstow Central
Walthamstow Queens Road
West Ham
Wood Street

DLR Stations

All Saints (Docklands (DLR)) (Zone 2)
Blackwall (Zone 2)
Canning Town ()
Crossharbour (Zone A)
Custom House (Zone 3)
Custom House (National Rail) (Zone 3)
East India (Zone 2)
Island Gardens (Zone 2)
King George V
Limehouse (Zone 2)
Limehouse (Zone 2)
London City Airport
Mudchute (Zone 2)
Pontoon Dock
Poplar (Zone 2)
Prince Regent (Zone 3)
Pudding Mill Lane (Zone 2)
Royal Albert (Zone 3)
Royal Victoria (Zone 3)
Stratford
West India Quay (Zone 2)
West Silvertown
Westferry (Zone 2)

Aldgate Local Authorities:

Aldgate is is represented by City of London Council, Hackney Council, Tower Hamlets Counci. which holds the responsibility for delivering services in your area.

Council responsibilities

The council is responsible for all council services and duties, which include Social Services, housing, education and planning. If you’ve a specific question for this council, please visit their website to get contact details for key departments.

City of London Local Authority: http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
Hackney Local Authority: http://www.hackney.gov.uk
Tower Hamlets Local Authority: http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk

Aldgate Council Tax Rates:

Council Tax is worked out by your local council who sets the Council Tax rates for each year. Your property postcode will determine which council you will need to pay. There are currently 3 councils covering the Aldgate area.

Council tax rates for each Local Authority

Council	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
City of London	£574	£669	£765	£861	£1,052	£1,243	£1,434	£1,721
Hackney	£858	£1,001	£1,144	£1,287	£1,573	£1,859	£2,145	£2,574
Tower Hamlets	£724	£845	£965	£1,086	£1,327	£1,569	£1,810	£2,172
English Averages	£761	£888	£1,015	£1,142	£1,396	£1,650	£1,904	£2,285

How much will I have to pay?

Each year, every local authority will set a rate of council tax for each valuation band. The amount you have to pay depends on the value of your property and the current rates for your local council. Not everyone will have to pay the full amount of council tax. There are three ways in which your council tax bill may be reduced.

Reductions in council tax:
- the reduction scheme for disabled people
- discounts (i.e. If only one person lives in a property they will get a 25% discount on the council tax bill)
- council tax benefit and second adult rebate

Learn more about council tax at HM Revenue & Customs

Schools in Aldgate & Year 2006 Exam Results

Schools in Aldgate fall under the Tower Hamlets Local Education Authority. Below is a comprehensive list of public schools in Aldgate by type, together with full school details and the latest exam results.

Local schools within Aldgate:

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