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St George in the East & Wapping North

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About

St George in the East & Wapping North is a historic area in Tower Hamlets, located along the northern bank of the River Thames. The neighborhood features a mix of 18th and 19th-century architecture, including the iconic St George in the East Church, designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor. Narrow streets and converted warehouses reflect its maritime past, while modern developments blend with older structures. The area is well-connected, with easy access to central London via the DLR and Overground services.

Wapping North retains an industrial character, with former docks and wharves now repurposed into residential and commercial spaces. The Thames Path offers scenic walks along the river, with views of landmarks like Tower Bridge. Local amenities include traditional pubs, cafes, and small independent shops. Despite its proximity to the city, the area maintains a quieter, residential feel compared to busier parts of Tower Hamlets.

Area overview

On average St George in the East & Wapping North has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in St George in the East & Wapping North is £71,000 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
19.1%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 135 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 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
Flats126£595,000
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

E981TA

Pennington Street

E18HD

John Fisher Street

E18HS

St George in the East & Wapping North

E1W2AF

Vaughan Way

E1W2JN

Roding Mews

E981HR

St George in the East & Wapping North

E1W2BA

Artichoke Hill

E981AW

St George in the East & Wapping North

E18BA

St George in the East & Wapping North

E18GW

St George in the East & Wapping North

E18JQ

Ensign Street

E18QW

St George in the East & Wapping North

E18QX

Flank Street

E1W2DF

St George in the East & Wapping North

E1W2JD

Asher Way

E1W3HZ

Wapping Lane

E1W3RS

Clegg Street

E981SP

St George in the East & Wapping North

E981SX

St George in the East & Wapping North

E981DA

St George in the East & Wapping North

E981NS

St George in the East & Wapping North

E1W2JW

Welland Mews

E1W2PT

Lime Close

E1W2QN

Waterman Way

E1W2UZ

Douthwaite Square

E1W3HW

Sovereign Close

E981DT

St George in the East & Wapping North

E981PL

St George in the East & Wapping North

E981SY

St George in the East & Wapping North

E18NS

St George in the East & Wapping North

E1W2BF

Pennington Street

E1W3AT

Clegg Street

E981NW

St George in the East & Wapping North

E18GX

Golding Street

E18HR

Swedenborg Gardens

E18JG

Ensign Street

E18JU

John Fisher Street

E18LD

John Fisher Street

E18LT

St George in the East & Wapping North

E18LX

Cartwright Street

E18NA

St George in the East & Wapping North

E981AS

St George in the East & Wapping North

E1W1AW

St George in the East & Wapping North

E1W2DX

St George in the East & Wapping North

E1W2QT

Chandler Street

E1W3AY

St George in the East & Wapping North

E1W3AZ

Garnet Street

Data Sources

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