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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£476,750
Price per sq ft£673
Sales (last 12 months)210
Typical range (middle 50%)£375K – £615K

Based on 210 recent sales, the median property price is £476,750 (about £673 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
Flats202£473,500£676

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£719£626
2026£640£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

All postcodesin Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E143HW

Manchester Road

E145SF

Boardwalk Place

E143PF

Plevna Street

E145SP

Trafalgar Way

E149ZJ

Crossharbour Plaza

E140XR

Orchard Place

E143XD

St James Mews

E143HA

Stewart Street

E149AU

Biscayne Avenue

E149FT

Baltimore Wharf

E145JA

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E149FH

Selsdon Way

E140TS

City Island Way

E142DS

Newport Avenue

E149RH

Limeharbour

E149GR

Selsdon Way

E142EH

Paul Julius Close

E149QH

Harbord Square

E149BE

Biscayne Avenue

E143DE

Francis Close

E143PP

Ovex Close

E142AB

Prime Meridian Walk

E143NS

New Union Close

E149QQ

Landons Close

E143UX

Amsterdam Road

E145EY

Churchill Place

E149SU

Prestons Road

E149AD

Dollar Bay Place

E143FB

Manchester Road

E143JP

Stewart Street

E223BA

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E223AA

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E149FS

Baltimore Wharf

E140XL

Goodluck Hope Walk

E143NH

Roffey Street

E223AZ

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E145RE

Canada Square

E143HE

Galbraith Street

E140TP

City Island Way

E143PR

Ovex Close

E149GH

Turnberry Quay

E149ES

Marsh Wall

E149NT

Coldharbour

E223AT

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E143JQ

Stewart Street

E149TQ

Harbour Exchange Square

E143JD

Manchester Road

E143NL

Olliffe Street

E143LU

Launch Street

E143NT

Manchester Road

E140XD

Goodluck Hope Walk

E143PG

Roserton Street

E143LJ

East Ferry Road

E145GY

Churchill Place

E143LF

East Ferry Road

E149QY

Park Drive

E143NA

Glengall Grove

E145GZ

Charter Street

E140NJ

Botanic Square

E143LE

Chipka Street

E149YH

Harbord Square

E143JA

Rotterdam Drive

E142DJ

Pilgrims Mews

E143JF

Manchester Road

E143JY

Friars Mead

E143LH

East Ferry Road

E143LX

Glengall Grove

E143GG

Schooner Close

E149RB

Pepper Street

E149ZR

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E143EU

Capstan Square

E149BB

Park Drive

E143ET

Manchester Road

E149SQ

Park Drive

E140LW

Botanic Square

E143PY

New Union Close

E140SZ

Blackwall & Cubitt Town