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St George in the East & Wapping North

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About

St George in the East and Wapping North is a riverside district defined by the Thames and its maritime legacy. The area contains historic warehouses and narrow streets leading to the water. St George in the East church, with its distinctive pepperpot towers, stands as a local landmark amidst modern housing. The topography includes the former London Docks, now largely filled in and built over, creating a mix of old and new structures.

A notable feature is the enclosed park on the site of the church's original bomb-damaged nave. The area functions as a residential neighbourhood with a working riverfront, where converted wharves sit beside active terminals. Access to the Thames Path provides views of river traffic. The local environment is shaped by its industrial past and ongoing regeneration, creating a specific character within Tower Hamlets.

Area overview

On average St George in the East & Wapping North has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St George in the East & Wapping North is £82,123 per year. There are 2 schools in St George in the East & Wapping North: 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. St George in the East & Wapping North is home to around 8,965 people, with a population density of about 15,462.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
19.4%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

St George in the East & Wapping North Population
8,965
Population density
15,462.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
35.47(+33%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.8(+11%)
Other theft
18.52(+59%)
Burglary
12.27(+121%)
Shoplifting
11.94(+18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
2,657
29.64%
British
2,188
24.41%
Other White
1,719
19.17%
Indian
343
3.83%
Chinese
300
3.35%
Total population: 8,965

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,438
59.63%
No qualifications
885
11.89%
Level 3 (A level)
844
11.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
528
7.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
407
5.47%
Total 16+ residents: 7,442

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,698
44.6%
Owns with a mortgage
608
15.97%
Other social rented
500
13.13%
Social rents from council
403
10.59%
Owns outright
368
9.67%
Total households: 3,807

Property prices in St George in the East & Wapping North

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £682,020 in St George in the East & Wapping North area, with individual transactions ranging from £232,428 up to £3,215,520.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St George in the East & Wapping North 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 George in the East & Wapping North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£1,800,000
Flats117£650,000
Terraced8£817,500

10 years median price trend in St George in the East & Wapping North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St George in the East & Wapping North.

All postcodes in St George in the East & Wapping North

E981BU

St Katharine's & Wapping

E1W2BG

Artichoke Hill

E18HF

Betts Street

E18ZZ

Royal Mint Street

E1W3AQ

Raine Street

E981TA

Pennington Street

E1W2BA

Artichoke Hill

E18HD

John Fisher Street

E18HS

Cable Street

E1W2AF

Vaughan Way

E1W2JN

Roding Mews

E981AW

St Katharine's & Wapping

E981HR

St Katharine's & Wapping

E18BA

Whitechapel

E18GW

Whitechapel

E18JQ

Ensign Street

E1W2JD

Asher Way

E981SP

St Katharine's & Wapping

E981SX

St Katharine's & Wapping

E18QW

Dock Street

E18QX

Flank Street

E1W2DF

Merino Gardens

E1W3HZ

Wapping Lane

E1W3RS

Inglefield Square

E981DA

St Katharine's & Wapping

E981NS

St Katharine's & Wapping

E1W2JW

Welland Mews

E1W2QN

Waterman Way

E1W2UZ

Douthwaite Square

E1W3HW

Sovereign Close

E981DT

St Katharine's & Wapping

E981PL

St Katharine's & Wapping

E1W2PT

Vaughan Way

E981SY

St Katharine's & Wapping

E18NS

Cable Street

E1W2BF

The Highway

E981NW

St Katharine's & Wapping

E18JU

John Fisher Street

E18LT

Swan Passage

E18LX

Cartwright Street

E1W1AW

East Smithfield

E1W2DX

Boxwood Gardens

E1W3AY

Cobblestone Square

E1W3AZ

Cobblestone Square

E18GX

Cable Street

E18HR

Swedenborg Gardens

E18JG

Cable Street

E18LD

John Fisher Street

E1W2QT

Chandler Street

Data Sources

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