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Canary Wharf

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About

Canary Wharf is a major business district in Tower Hamlets, known for its concentration of financial and professional services. The area is dominated by modern high-rise office buildings, including some of the tallest in the UK. It serves as a key hub for global finance, housing offices for banks, law firms, and media companies. The ward also includes residential developments, with a mix of luxury apartments and more affordable housing options.

The area is well-connected by public transport, including the Docklands Light Railway and Jubilee Line, making it accessible from across London. Green spaces like Jubilee Park provide recreational areas amid the urban landscape. Canary Wharf also features shopping centres, restaurants, and cultural venues, catering to both workers and residents. The ward’s proximity to the River Thames adds to its appeal, with waterfront walkways offering views of the city.

Area overview

On average Canary Wharf has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Canary Wharf is £55,338 per year. There are 3 schools in Canary Wharf: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
155
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.5%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Canary Wharf Population
17,976
Population density
12,716.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
3,986
22.17%
Bangladeshi
3,323
18.48%
British
3,171
17.64%
Chinese
1,879
10.45%
Indian
1,513
8.42%
Total population: 17,977

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
4,362
50.98%
Other social rented
1,684
19.68%
Owns with a mortgage
1,123
13.13%
Owns outright
670
7.83%
Social rents from council
280
3.27%
Total households: 8,556

Property prices in Canary Wharf

Based on 235 recent sales, the median property price is £590,000 in Canary Wharf area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £2,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Canary Wharf 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 Canary Wharf over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats232£590,000
Terraced3£580,000

10 years median price trend in Canary Wharf

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

All postcodes in Canary Wharf

E148GR

Garford Street

E148GS

Garford Street

E148GT

Glengall Grove

E148LN

Canary Wharf

E148NA

Havannah Street

E148PG

Alpha Grove

E148PP

Omega Close

E149BJ

Cassilis Road

E149DH

Millharbour

E149FY

Marsh Wall

E149HT

Millharbour

E149JL

Lanterns Way

E149RJ

Marsh Wall

E149WX

Mastmaker Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.