Blackwall is a historic area in Tower Hamlets, located along the northern bank of the River Thames. It was once a key shipbuilding and maritime hub, with connections to the East India Company and the docks. Today, the area retains industrial elements but is undergoing significant regeneration, particularly around the Blackwall Reach development. The Thames Path offers views of the river and nearby landmarks like the O2 Arena.
The area is well-connected, with the Blackwall Tunnel providing a major road link to south London. Public transport includes the DLR at East India station and upcoming Crossrail services at nearby Custom House. Blackwall has a mix of older housing estates and modern apartment complexes, catering to a growing residential population. Local amenities include schools, parks, and convenience stores, with more options available in nearby Canary Wharf and Poplar.
On average Blackwall has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Blackwall is £76,800 per year. There are 2 schools in Blackwall: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.
Based on 227 recent sales, the median property price is £720,000 in Blackwall area, with individual transactions ranging from £227,000 up to £1,850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 227 | £720,000 |
10 years price trend in Blackwall
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Poplar High Street
E142DW
Newport Avenue
E149PT
Lancaster Drive
E149QQ
Landons Close
E149SE
Marsh Wall
E140QW
Blackwall
E144BB
North Colonnade
E149PE
Baffin Way
E149FE
Mercator Place
E149PW
Fairmont Avenue
E149QJ
Fairmont Avenue
E149QY
Park Drive
E149YH
Blackwall
E140EU
Bazely Street
E149EL
Manchester Road
E149GD
Harbour Exchange Square
E149PB
Fairmont Avenue
E149PN
Ashton Street
E149QB
Blackwall Way
E140WS
Woolmore Street
E140BA
Bazely Street
E149GG
Park Drive
E149LX
Park Drive
E223AA
Blackwall
E149LY
Marsh Wall
E149RL
Preston's Road
E140EY
Newby Place
E140BN
Naval Row
E145GB
Boardwalk Place
E145HU
Cartier Circle
E149JX
Park Drive
E149RF
Blackwall Way
E149ZH
Marsh Wall
E140ER
Ashton Street
E140XP
Blackwall
E142BG
Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach
E149FF
Blackwall
E149GN
Blackwall Way
E140ET
Bazely Street
E140FZ
Bullivant Street
E145SE
Boardwalk Place
E149PL
Fairmont Avenue
E149SB
Park Drive
E149YL
George Street
E140FX
Pomfret Place
E140RJ
Poplar High Street
E142BA
Clove Crescent
E142EA
Newport Avenue
E149BB
Park Drive
E149FJ
Marsh Wall
E149JZ
Blackwall Way
E149PP
Ashton Street
E149RG
Yabsley Street
E145SP
Trafalgar Way
E140BG
Poplar High Street
E140EZ
Newby Place
E140WN
Blackwall
E149AT
Park Drive
E140WH
Cotton Street
E142DT
Newport Avenue
E149BH
Yabsley Street
E149GF
Blackwall Way
E140WP
Blackwall
E140WR
Blackwall
E145GZ
Blackwall
E145SF
Boardwalk Place
E149GB
Blackwall Way
E149QL
George Street
E149RX
Yabsley Street
E149SG
Marsh Wall
E149SW
Blackwall
E149EH
Blackwall Way
E149PX
Fairmont Avenue
E140HA
Newby Place
E149EX
Preston's Road
E149QN
Blackwall Way
E149RQ
Raleana Road
E140WQ
Blackwall
E149ES
Marsh Wall
E149SD
Lawn House Close
E142BE
Clove Crescent
E149QX
Blackwall Way
E149ZN
Marsh Wall
E149SX
Blackwall
E140EX
Mountague Place
E140EN
Poplar High Street
E145GD
Boardwalk Place
E149PA
Blackwall Way
E149TW
Marsh Wall
E149XU
Blackwall
E140AY
Newby Place
E142DS
Finnis Street
E149NW
Blackwall
E149TJ
Blackwall
E149YG
Lawn House Close
E140AX
Newby Place
E140BQ
Poplar High Street
E140EL
Bazely Street
E140GB
Oliphant Street
E142DU
Newport Avenue
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.