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
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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.