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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
5/10
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
35.25(+31%)
Violence and sexual offences
31.68(+2%)
Other theft
19.97(+75%)
Shoplifting
18.29(+83%)
Burglary
12.16(+122%)
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 117 recent sales, the median property price is £808,400 in St George in the East & Wapping North area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,840,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St George in the East & Wapping North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats109£807,000£15,009
Terraced8£965,000£11,154

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

E1W1AF

Star Place

E18HY

Wellclose Square

E12LY

Whitechapel

E1W3RU

Farthing Fields

E1W3BD

Sovereign Close

E1W2AW

Gauging Square

E18LB

John Fisher Street

E1W2QP

Lime Close

E1W2DA

Garnet Street

E981NS

St Katharine's & Wapping

E981PR

St Katharine's & Wapping

E1W2BD

Pennington Street

E981FN

St Katharine's & Wapping

E1W2RJ

Wapping Lane

E981SA

St Katharine's & Wapping

E1W1YZ

Thomas More Street

E18BA

Whitechapel

E1W3BG

Sovereign Close

E981NL

St Katharine's & Wapping

E1W2UT

Spirit Quay

E1W2JY

Asher Way

E981SL

St Katharine's & Wapping

E18JH

Hindmarsh Close

E1W2DT

Pennington Quay Walk

E1W2BS

Telfords Yard

E18LA

John Fisher Street

E1W3AU

Raine Street

E18LD

John Fisher Street

E18JB

Whitechapel

E18LR

Blue Anchor Yard

E1W2BN

The Highway

E1W2JZ

Asher Way

E1W2JL

Waveney Close

E18JQ

Ensign Street

E18HE

John Fisher Street

E981RL

St Katharine's & Wapping

E1W2AD

Virginia Street

E1W3NJ

Cinnamon Street

E1W2AX

Gauging Square

E1W2JG

Discovery Walk

E10BJ

Crowder Street

E1W2JR

Stevedore Street

E18HD

John Fisher Street

E1W3HZ

Wapping Lane

E1W3BE

St Katharine's & Wapping

E981SX

St Katharine's & Wapping

E1W2RG

Wapping Lane

E981AS

St Katharine's & Wapping

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.