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St Dunstan's

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About

St Dunstan's ward is located in the north of the Tower Hamlets borough. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian and Georgian terraced housing. Its western boundary is formed by the Regent's Canal, which provides a distinct linear green space. The ward includes a section of the expansive Mile End Park, offering recreational facilities and sports grounds for local use.

The local economy centres around the Roman Road market, a longstanding street market serving the community. The area is home to several schools and the historic St Dunstan's Church, which gives the ward its name. Transport connections are provided by the nearby Mile End and Stepney Green Underground stations, linking it to central London.

Area overview

On average St Dunstan's has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 50.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Dunstan's is £63,696 per year. There are 7 schools in St Dunstan's: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. St Dunstan's is home to around 14,744 people, with a population density of about 21,714.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
50.6%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

St Dunstan's Population
14,744
Population density
21,714 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.62(+83%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.93(+31%)
Other theft
14.51(+25%)
Drugs
9.63(+58%)
Public order
9.22(+38%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
7,846
53.2%
British
2,445
16.58%
Other White
1,297
8.8%
African
739
5.01%
Other
309
2.1%
Total population: 14,747

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,570
39.73%
No qualifications
2,473
21.5%
Level 3 (A level)
1,698
14.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,182
10.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
928
8.07%
Total 16+ residents: 11,502

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,352
27.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,188
24.55%
Social rents from council
1,071
22.13%
Owns with a mortgage
561
11.59%
Owns outright
290
5.99%
Total households: 4,840

Property prices in St Dunstan's

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 in St Dunstan's area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £965,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Dunstan's 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 St Dunstan's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats59£380,000
Terraced12£831,250

10 years median price trend in St Dunstan's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Dunstan's.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.