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About

Cubitt Town occupies a peninsula on the Isle of Dogs, defined by the looping Thames to the south and the Millwall Inner Dock to the north. The area is primarily residential, characterised by modern apartment buildings and converted warehouses that line the waterfront. Its street grid follows the historical layout of the 19th-century Cubitt Town estate, with quieter, low-rise terraced housing found further inland. The presence of the dock, now a marina, remains a central feature of the local geography.

The area functions as a residential enclave, with local shops and services concentrated along Manchester Road. Its riverfront provides views across to Greenwich, punctuated by the distinct presence of the now-closed Millennium Dome. A notable local landmark is the red-brick St. John's Church, which survived the extensive redevelopment of the late 20th century. The area's industrial past is still visible in the remaining cranes and the names of streets referencing former shipbuilding yards.

Area overview

On average Cubitt Town has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 30% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cubitt Town is £81,894 per year. There are 2 schools in Cubitt Town: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Cubitt Town is home to around 7,565 people, with a population density of about 17,398.8 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
30%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Cubitt Town Population
7,565
Population density
17,398.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.65(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.38(-6%)
Other theft
11.5(+1%)
Shoplifting
9.52(-5%)
Drugs
9.12(+47%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
1,781
23.56%
Other White
1,522
20.13%
British
1,371
18.13%
Chinese
567
7.5%
Indian
408
5.4%
Total population: 7,561

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,675
57.91%
Level 3 (A level)
808
12.73%
No qualifications
754
11.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
428
6.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
343
5.4%
Total 16+ residents: 6,346

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,389
45.8%
Other social rented
655
21.6%
Owns with a mortgage
443
14.61%
Owns outright
250
8.24%
Social rents from council
137
4.52%
Total households: 3,033

Property prices in Cubitt Town

Median price£497,500
Price per sq ft£633
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£396K – £638K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £497,500 (about £633 per square foot) in Cubitt Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £188,000 up to £2,820,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cubitt Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced7£675,000£613
Flats45£485,000£673

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cubitt Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cubitt Town.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£689,000£573,500
2017£529,995£687,500
2018£530,000£675,000
2019£665,000£715,000
2020£500,000£530,000
2021£537,000£610,000
2022£434,250£688,000
2023£457,500£700,000
2024£572,500£700,000
2025£482,500£675,000
2026£452,500£760,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cubitt Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cubitt Town.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,050£730
2017£846£704
2018£863£607
2019£762£673
2020£747£562
2021£738£605
2022£1,004£717
2023£912£574
2024£800£715
2025£712£561
2026£596£613
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cubitt Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cubitt Town 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.

Frequently asked questions about Cubitt Town

Is Cubitt Town safe?

Cubitt Town records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Cubitt Town?

The median sale price in Cubitt Town is £497,500 (about £633 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Cubitt Town?

Cubitt Town has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Cubitt Town?

Cubitt Town scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cubitt Town sits around rank 12,945 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Cubitt Town?

The average household income in Cubitt Town is around £81,894 per year, and 30% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Cubitt Town

E149GY

Turnberry Quay

E143LJ

East Ferry Road

E149LU

Limeharbour

E143NJ

Aste Street

E149HE

Harbour Exchange Square

E143EX

Stewart Street

E143LB

East Ferry Road

E149ZJ

Crossharbour Plaza

E143ES

Manchester Road

E149RB

Pepper Street

E149NS

Coldharbour

E149FD

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E149TS

Skylines Village

E143HW

Manchester Road

E149FA

Alexia Square

E143LF

East Ferry Road

E149FU

Preston's Road

E149TQ

Harbour Exchange Square

E143BT

East Ferry Road

E143NY

East Ferry Road

E149GZ

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E143PF

Plevna Street

E143HQ

Marshfield Street

E143NX

Manchester Road

E143LP

Galbraith Street

E143HJ

Marshfield Street

E149NY

Vantage Mews

E143NH

Roffey Street

E143NA

Glengall Grove

E143NW

East Ferry Road

E143BQ

Cotton Street

E143LS

Galbraith Street

E143LX

Glengall Grove

E149EA

Oakland Quay

E149FG

Baltimore Wharf

E143LD

Chipka Street

E149GE

Harbour Exchange Square

E149FS

Baltimore Wharf

E149GJ

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E149TA

Crossharbour Plaza

E149ST

Manchester Road

E149LS

Limeharbour

E143LR

Galbraith Street

E143NU

Manchester Road

E149SS

Crossharbour Plaza

E143PE

Plevna Street

E149HF

Harbour Exchange Square

E149FH

Selsdon Way

E143LW

Hickin Street

E143LH

East Ferry Road

E149TL

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E149GL

Selsdon Way

E149FP

East Ferry Road

E149DZ

Westward Parade

E149GH

Turnberry Quay

E149NP

Charter Street

E149NQ

Limeharbour

E149NX

Horatio Place

E143PA

Manchester Road

E143HE

Galbraith Street

E149FT

Baltimore Wharf

E143YH

Folly Wall

E149NT

Coldharbour

E143HF

Strattondale Street

E143FD

Manchester Road

E143PQ

Castalia Square

E149YF

Crossharbour Plaza

E143HB

Manchester Road

E149RN

Raleana Road

E149XN

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E143EU

Capstan Square

E149TG

Selsdon Way

E149ER

Baltimore Wharf

E149EY

Baltimore Wharf

E143HH

Marshfield Street

E143PD

Plevna Street

E149RE

Lanark Square

E143LA

East Ferry Road

E143LY

Galbraith Street

E149FB

Baltimore Wharf

E143JB

Amsterdam Road

E143NT

Manchester Road

E149AD

Dollar Bay Place

E149QD

Lanark Square

E143LL

East Ferry Road

E143LT

Launch Street

E149AQ

Baltimore Wharf

E149BX

Dollar Bay Place

E143PG

Roserton Street

E143LE

Chipka Street

E143FU

Glengall Grove

E143NG

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

E143NE

Glengall Grove

E149ET

East Ferry Road

E143HG

Strattondale Street

E143FB

Manchester Road

E143LN

Cardale Street

E149UE

Crossharbour Plaza

E149GR

Selsdon Way

E149NL

Coldharbour