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About

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.

Area overview

On average Blackwall has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 141 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
27.3%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

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

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

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

Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £626,090 in Blackwall area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,437,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackwall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats162£626,090

10 years median price trend in Blackwall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackwall.

All postcodes in Blackwall

E149QZ

Baffin Way

E149SA

Yabsley Street

E145SH

Blackwall Way

E149XX

Blackwall

E142BD

Ada Place

E142DP

Blackwall Way

E145GE

Boardwalk Place

E149PS

Naval Row

E149NZ

Blackwall Way

E149PY

Ditchburn Street

E149RY

Limehouse Causeway

E140WF

Poplar High Street

E145GA

Boardwalk Place

E145SQ

Boardwalk Place

E149ZW

George Street

E140BB

Andrew Street

E140RE

Blackwall Way

E149NR

Blackwall Way

E140ES

Bazely Street

E140HQ

Woolmore Street

E140QQ

Blackwall

E149QW

Bridge House Quay

E140AZ

Poplar High Street

E140HG

Woolmore Street

E142DN

Newport Avenue

E142ED

Newport Avenue

E149SU

Preston's Road

E140RF

Blackwall

E149LZ

Marsh Wall

E149RS

George Street

E149ZR

Blackwall

E149NF

Blackwall

E149NJ

Blackwall

E149QE

Ditchburn Street

E140EW

Ashton Street

E140WJ

Blackwall

E142AX

Coriander Avenue

E149QG

George Street

E149TF

Blackwall

E149XT

Blackwall

E140FQ

Cotton Street

E142EB

Newport Avenue

E149DE

Blackwall Way

E140RG

Ditchburn Street

E140WG

Woolmore Street

E145RB

Churchill Place

E149GP

Blackwall Way

E149PH

Blackwall

E140WL

Blackwall

E145SG

Boardwalk Place

E149QH

Blackwall

E140WT

Poplar High Street

E142BB

Clove Crescent

E149EN

Blackwall

E149QR

Preston's Road

E149SQ

Park Drive

E149TH

Blackwall

E149YY

Cotton Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.