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Tower Hill & Wapping South

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About

Tower Hill & Wapping South sits at a historic bend in the River Thames, defined by its waterfront and the enclosed basin of St Katharine Docks. The area is a blend of modern residential towers and converted warehouses, with narrow streets leading to the river's edge. The presence of the Tower of London and its moat creates a significant green space at its western border.

This is a key point for the Thames Path, offering views of river traffic and Tower Bridge. The area's specific maritime past is visible in surviving cobbled lanes and old pub names, speaking to its time as part of the Pool of London. The community is a mix of long-standing residents and newer arrivals drawn to the riverside setting.

Area overview

On average Tower Hill & Wapping South has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tower Hill & Wapping South is £101,017 per year. There are 1 schools in Tower Hill & Wapping South: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Tower Hill & Wapping South is home to around 5,815 people, with a population density of about 10,365.4 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Tower Hill & Wapping South Population
5,815
Population density
10,365.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
37.66(+41%)
Other theft
21.84(+88%)
Shoplifting
21.67(+114%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.15(-30%)
Theft from the person
18.4(+76%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,462
42.34%
Other White
1,334
22.94%
Bangladeshi
756
13%
Indian
240
4.13%
Chinese
141
2.42%
Total population: 5,815

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,595
69.52%
Level 3 (A level)
490
9.48%
No qualifications
450
8.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
297
5.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
197
3.81%
Total 16+ residents: 5,171

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,238
42.82%
Owns with a mortgage
642
22.21%
Owns outright
482
16.67%
Social rents from council
233
8.06%
Other social rented
151
5.22%
Total households: 2,891

Property prices in Tower Hill & Wapping South

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £624,999 in Tower Hill & Wapping South area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,973 up to £3,459,765.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tower Hill & Wapping South 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 Tower Hill & Wapping South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats74£625,000
Terraced1£364,064

10 years median price trend in Tower Hill & Wapping South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tower Hill & Wapping South.

All postcodes in Tower Hill & Wapping South

E1W1LD

St Katharine's Way

E1W2NL

Wapping High Street

E1W3PD

Wapping High Street

E1W1AJ

Star Place

EC3N4AE

Tower Hill

E1W1NZ

Lilley Close

E1W2NX

Wapping High Street

E1W3XQ

Clave Street

E1W1BA

St Katharine's Way

EC3N4DT

Lower Thames Street

E1W1LG

St Katharines Way

E1W3QS

Garnet Street

E1W1BE

St Katharines Way

E1W1UA

Thomas More Street

E1W1YQ

Stockholm Way

E1W2NH

Wapping High Street

E1W2NW

Wapping High Street

E1W2PN

Wapping High Street

E1W3NS

Cinnamon Street

E1W2PY

Watts Street

E1W2QD

Tench Street

E1W2PH

Dundee Street

E1W2PP

Reardon Path

E1W1LZ

Maudlins Green

E1W1NH

Sampson Street

E1W3PA

Wapping High Street

E1W3SE

Wapping Wall

E1W1YD

Thomas More Street

E1W2PA

Green Bank

E1W3SP

Wapping Wall

E1W1LT

St Anthonys Close

E1W3QX

Rum Close

E1W3SX

Milk Yard

E1W1UF

St Katharines Way

E1W2YG

Wapping High Street

E1W3NG

Wapping High Street

E1W3TX

New Crane Place

EC3N4DJ

Trinity Square

EC3N4DX

Tower Hill

E1W1LS

Wapping High Street

E1W2PL

Wapping High Street

E1W2QE

Green Bank

E1W3QY

Garnet Street

E1W1AH

Star Place

E1W2NT

Tower Buildings

E1W2RU

Wapping Lane

E1W3QT

Garnet Street

E1W1PN

Wapping High Street

E1W2QB

Green Bank

EC3N4AB

Tower Bridge Approach

E1W1BS

Star Place

E1W1LU

Cloysters Green

E1W1UR

St Katharines Way

E1W1UB

Thomas More Street

E1W1YU

Nesham Street

E1W2AN

Reardon Path

E1W2RX

Wapping Lane

E1W3ST

Wapping Wall

E1W2QA

Green Bank

E1W1BF

St Katharine's & Wapping

E1W2ND

Wapping High Street

E1W2NU

Brewhouse Lane

E1W2PB

Bridewell Place

E1W2PJ

Wapping High Street

E1W3TH

Wapping Wall

E1W2PX

Watts Street

E1W3NX

Wapping High Street

E1W2JT

Tamarind Yard

E1W2YF

Wapping High Street

E1W3NQ

Wapping High Street

E1W3TU

New Crane Place

E1W2PU

Watts Street

E1W1YP

Hellings Street

E1W2NE

Wapping High Street

E1W2PR

Wapping High Street

E1W3SJ

Wapping Wall

E1W3TR

Benson Quay

E1W2JS

Bridgeport Place

E1W3TF

Wapping Wall

E1W1LA

St Katharines Way

E1W2PQ

Reardon Path

E1W3PE

Wapping High Street

E1W1NT

Wapping High Street

E1W3PB

Wapping High Street

E1W3QU

West Gardens

E1W3SH

Wapping Wall

E1W1AS

Thomas More Street

E1W1DD

St Katharine's & Wapping

E1W1UQ

St Katharine's Way

E1W3RQ

Wine Close

E1W1LF

St Katharines Way

E1W3TA

Milk Yard

E1W2JA

Kennet Street

E1W1ND

Burr Close

E1W1YW

Thomas More Square

E1W1YY

Thomas More Street

E1W1AD

Star Place

E1W1NU

Lily Close

E1W1YJ

Thomas More Street

E1W1AB

Star Place

Data Sources

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