Poplar Central is a residential and commercial area in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It is located near the Limehouse Cut canal and is well-connected by public transport, including Poplar DLR station. The area features a mix of housing, from historic terraces to modern apartment blocks, alongside local shops and community facilities.
Poplar Central has a strong industrial heritage, with former docks and warehouses now repurposed for housing and businesses. The area includes green spaces like Poplar Recreation Ground and is close to the River Thames. It serves as a hub for local services, with schools, healthcare centres, and leisure options within easy reach.
On average Poplar Central has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 50.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Poplar Central is £45,200 per year. There are 5 schools in Poplar Central: 5 primary (5 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.
Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Poplar Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £338,000 up to £625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 18 | £407,500 |
| Terraced | 1 | £560,000 |
10 years price trend in Poplar Central
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Kerbey Street
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Alton Street
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Chrisp Street
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Cotall Street
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Broomfield Street
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St Leonard's Road
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New Village Avenue
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Flora Close
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Ida Street
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Guthridge Close
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Cotton Street
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Aberfeldy Street
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Blair Street
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Aberfeldy Street
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Chrisp Street
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Cordelia Street
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St Leonard's Road
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Sturry Street
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Upper North Street
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Cotton Street
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Chrisp Street
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Follett Street
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Ada Gardens
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Upper North Street
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Chrisp Street
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Barchester Street
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Athol Square
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Brabazon Street
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Rigden Street
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Cordelia Street
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Morris Road
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Chrisp Street
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Bazely Street
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Grundy Street
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Broomfield Street
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Findhorn Street
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Morris Road
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Grundy Street
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Broomfield Street
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Barchester Street
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Dee Street
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Cotton Street
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Dee Street
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Kerbey Street
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Cordelia Street
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Ricardo Street
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Barchester Street
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New Village Avenue
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Giraud Street
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Brownfield Street
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.