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About

Blackwall sits on a northward bend of the River Thames, historically defined by its docks and shipbuilding. The area is now dominated by large-scale residential developments and modern commercial architecture, with older industrial structures repurposed. The Thames Path provides a continuous walkway along the river's edge.

A significant feature is the preserved entrance basin and listed walls of the former East India Dock, now a quiet recreational space within a modern housing estate. The area's geography is marked by the Blackwall Tunnel approach roads, which create a distinct boundary.

Area overview

On average Blackwall has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 26.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackwall is £91,434 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 the area have good public transport connectivity. Blackwall is home to around 7,461 people, with a population density of about 10,702.9 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
26.1%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Blackwall Population
7,461
Population density
10,702.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
32.7(+22%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.57(+5%)
Vehicle crime
16.08(+72%)
Other theft
13.4(+17%)
Drugs
10.99(+77%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
1,736
23.27%
Other White
1,285
17.23%
British
1,198
16.06%
Indian
723
9.69%
Chinese
581
7.79%
Total population: 7,460

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,821
62.57%
Level 3 (A level)
665
10.89%
No qualifications
615
10.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
431
7.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
291
4.77%
Total 16+ residents: 6,107

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,473
45.06%
Other social rented
604
18.48%
Owns with a mortgage
557
17.04%
Owns outright
234
7.16%
Social rents from council
203
6.21%
Total households: 3,269

Property prices in Blackwall

Median price£550,000
Price per sq ft£664
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£398K – £678K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £664 per square foot) in Blackwall area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,250,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats64£550,000£664

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackwall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackwall.
YearFlats
2016£480,000
2017£475,000
2018£598,725
2019£581,750
2020£611,250
2021£810,000
2022£900,000
2023£633,750
2024£743,540
2025£606,500
2026£483,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackwall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackwall.
YearFlats
2016£658
2017£733
2018£726
2019£677
2020£840
2021£1,079
2022£964
2023£734
2024£962
2025£725
2026£643
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackwall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackwall 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.

All postcodesin Blackwall

E140WJ

Escapade Place

E149SG

Marsh Wall

E142BG

Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach

E144BB

North Colonnade

E149PB

Fairmont Avenue

E142EB

Newport Avenue

E149LX

Park Drive

E145JD

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E149SB

Park Drive

E149GB

Blackwall Way

E149DE

Blackwall Way

E149FW

Marsh Wall

E223AG

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E142DW

Newport Avenue

E142ED

Newport Avenue

E149RL

Poplar Business Park

E140QQ

Arniston Way

E140FQ

Cotton Street

E140AY

Newby Place

E149PX

Fairmont Avenue

E140WT

Poplar High Street

E149FE

Meridian Place

E140WS

Woolmore Street

E149PY

Lovegrove Walk

E140BB

Poplar High Street

E140HQ

Robin Hood Gardens

E145GE

Boardwalk Place

E149PE

Baffin Way

E149RQ

Raleana Road

E149JZ

Blackwall Way

E145SH

Boardwalk Place

E149ZH

Marsh Wall

E140BQ

Poplar High Street

E140EU

Bazely Street

E149RF

Blackwall Way

E149AT

Park Drive

E149PL

Fairmont Avenue

E149XX

Williamsburg Plaza

E145JF

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E149NF

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E149YY

Cotton Street

E140WQ

Poplar

E145HU

Churchill Place

E149SX

Williamsburg Plaza

E142DS

Newport Avenue

E149YL

George Street

E140GB

Oliphant Street

E145SG

Boardwalk Place

E149GG

Park Drive

E149EL

Prestons Road

E140EW

Woolmore Street

E149GD

Park Drive

E149ES

Marsh Wall

E223AZ

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E149SU

Prestons Road

E149YH

Harbord Square

E149BH

Yabsley Street

E145SQ

Boardwalk Place

E149QB

Blackwall Way

E140RG

Ditchburn Street

E149SA

Yabsley Street

E149ZR

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E140RJ

Arniston Way

E142BE

Clove Crescent

E149FJ

Marsh Wall

E140ES

Bazely Street

E149TH

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E140HA

Newby Place

E142AX

Coriander Avenue

E149SE

Marsh Wall

E223AA

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E149QY

Park Drive

E149NW

Williamsburg Plaza