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Blackwall & Cubitt Town

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About

Blackwall & Cubitt Town occupies a distinct riverside portion of the Isle of Dogs peninsula, characterised by its industrial heritage and ongoing residential transformation. The area contains a mix of modern apartment developments and older housing estates, with major roads and the Docklands Light Railway defining its transport links. Large-scale commercial and logistics operations are present, particularly around the Blackwall Basin.

The ward is directly defined by the Thames to the south and the historic West India Docks to the north. Millwall Outer Dock cuts through its centre, with the distinctive Masthouse Terrace pier and the expansive Mudchute Park and Farm providing green space. This creates a landscape where waterways and post-industrial land uses remain highly visible alongside newer building projects.

Area overview

On average Blackwall & Cubitt Town has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 22.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackwall & Cubitt Town is £88,504 per year. There are 3 schools in Blackwall & Cubitt Town: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Blackwall & Cubitt Town is home to around 21,426 people, with a population density of about 15,881.7 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
22.8%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Blackwall & Cubitt Town Population
21,426
Population density
15,881.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.19(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
45.41(+69%)
Shoplifting
21(+110%)
Other theft
20.72(+81%)
Vehicle crime
13.21(+41%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
4,349
20.3%
Bangladeshi
4,227
19.73%
British
4,201
19.61%
Chinese
1,723
8.04%
Indian
1,671
7.8%
Total population: 21,427

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
11,395
62.69%
Level 3 (A level)
2,120
11.66%
No qualifications
1,785
9.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,150
6.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
834
4.59%
Total 16+ residents: 18,177

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
4,674
49.15%
Other social rented
1,736
18.26%
Owns with a mortgage
1,511
15.89%
Owns outright
750
7.89%
Social rents from council
356
3.74%
Total households: 9,509

Property prices in Blackwall & Cubitt Town

Median price£477,500
Price per sq ft£672
Sales (last 12 months)215
Typical range (middle 50%)£378K – £616K

Based on 215 recent sales, the median property price is £477,500 (about £672 per square foot) in Blackwall & Cubitt Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,500 up to £2,820,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackwall & Cubitt Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced8£637,500£621
Flats207£475,000£674

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackwall & Cubitt Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackwall & Cubitt Town.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£537,500£577,000
2017£525,000£765,000
2018£467,645£635,000
2019£499,375£720,000
2020£548,050£741,500
2021£664,050£586,000
2022£565,000£840,000
2023£584,000£700,000
2024£596,245£962,500
2025£490,000£697,500
2026£460,000£680,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackwall & Cubitt Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackwall & Cubitt Town.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£722£735
2017£820£670
2018£798£630
2019£833£701
2020£872£630
2021£929£728
2022£857£666
2023£765£661
2024£815£654
2025£716£626
2026£647£621
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackwall & Cubitt Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackwall & Cubitt Town in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.

Band A£1,225
Band B£1,429
Band C£1,634
Band D£1,838
Band E£2,246
Band F£2,655
Band G£3,063
Band H£3,676

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Blackwall & Cubitt Town ward.

Local councillors

Ahmodur Rahman Khan

Blackwall & Cubitt Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Bellal Uddin

Blackwall & Cubitt Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Minara Khatun

Blackwall & Cubitt Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Frequently asked questions about Blackwall & Cubitt Town

Is Blackwall & Cubitt Town safe?

Blackwall & Cubitt Town records about 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Blackwall & Cubitt Town?

The median sale price in Blackwall & Cubitt Town is £477,500 (about £672 per square foot) based on 215 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Blackwall & Cubitt Town?

Blackwall & Cubitt Town has 2 primary schools (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Blackwall & Cubitt Town?

Blackwall & Cubitt Town scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Blackwall & Cubitt Town sits around rank 14,575 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Blackwall & Cubitt Town?

The average household income in Blackwall & Cubitt Town is around £88,504 per year, and 23% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Blackwall & Cubitt Town?

Blackwall & Cubitt Town is represented by 3 elected councillors: Ahmodur Rahman Khan (Aspire), Bellal Uddin (Aspire) and Minara Khatun (Aspire).

All postcodesin Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E149TG

Selsdon Way

E140FJ

Orchard Place

E149LY

Marsh Wall

E149PH

Marsh Wall

E145HF

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E149LX

Park Drive

E140TG

Lookout Lane

E149BF

Biscayne Avenue

E143BT

East Ferry Road

E140WU

Orchard Place

E143HN

Manchester Road

E149RF

Blackwall Way

E143UY

Amsterdam Road

E149FJ

Marsh Wall

E143GH

Millennium Drive

E149XN

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E140ST

Lyell Street

E143LS

Galbraith Street

E143UU

Amsterdam Road

E149QU

Blackwall Way

E149PX

Fairmont Avenue

E140RQ

Lyell Street

E149PY

Lovegrove Walk

E142DQ

Newport Avenue

E143PJ

River Barge Close

E145JE

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E149GE

Harbour Exchange Square

E149TH

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E149NR

Blackwall Way

E143JG

Manchester Road

E149GP

Blackwall Way

E143GL

Manchester Road

E143ND

Glengall Grove

E142DP

Blackwall Way

E145GD

Boardwalk Place

E143EL

Plymouth Wharf

E149GT

Blackwall Way

E149RS

George Street

E149YG

Lawn House Close

E140LG

Botanic Square

E149RG

Yabsley Street

E143JN

Stewart Street

E149XU

Admirals Way

E149HE

Harbour Exchange Square

E140WX

Orchard Place

E149QX

Blackwall Way

E143NB

Glengall Grove

E143LD

Chipka Street

E142DY

Prime Meridian Walk

E143EQ

Mariners Mews

E143NE

Glengall Grove

E223AS

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E149NZ

Blackwall Way

E145JD

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E143ZS

New Union Close

E140FR

Orchard Place

E149PT

Lancaster Drive

E143NR

New Union Close

E149TJ

Harbord Square

E149LS

Limeharbour

E149GG

Park Drive

E149NS

Coldharbour

E140JW

Orchard Place

E143HG

Strattondale Street

E143GE

Millennium Drive

E143HB

Manchester Road

E149RE

Lanark Square

E142DR

Newport Avenue

E140QE

City Island Way

E149SS

Crossharbour Plaza

E143JZ

Friars Mead

E149EA

Oakland Quay

E142DW

Newport Avenue

E140FG

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E140XJ

Goodluck Hope Walk

E143NN

Manchester Road

E143PA

Manchester Road

E140BZ

Hope Street

E149PW

Fairmont Avenue

E149EY

Baltimore Wharf

E149DW

Province Square

E149PQ

Fairmont Avenue

E142DL

Newport Avenue

E149EH

Blackwall Way

E149FA

Alexia Square

E140JZ

Orchard Place

E149DE

Blackwall Way

E140FP

Orchard Place

E143XA

Rembrandt Close

E149BH

Yabsley Street

E142DA

Jamestown Way

E149FD

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E140SX

Lookout Lane

E142DG

Newport Avenue

E143HQ

Marshfield Street

E149NF

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E143SU

Stewart Street

E149AY

Biscayne Avenue

E140TU

City Island Way

E149QL

George Street