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About

Weavers ward occupies a compact area in the northern part of the Tower Hamlets borough. It is primarily residential, characterized by a mix of Victorian terraced housing and modern apartment developments. The ward is bordered by the Regent's Canal to the north and Bethnal Green to the south, with its eastern edge defined by Cambridge Heath Road. This creates a defined, neighbourhood-focused environment within the larger urban landscape.

The ward's name directly references the area's historical significance in the silk weaving trade. This legacy is subtly present in street names and the local architecture of former weavers' cottages. The Regent's Canal provides a linear green space and towpath, used for walking and cycling, which cuts through the ward's western side. It is a functional waterway that adds a distinct character to the local geography.

Area overview

On average Weavers has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 39.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Weavers is £65,482 per year. There are 4 schools in Weavers: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Weavers is home to around 13,339 people, with a population density of about 19,711.8 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
39.3%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Weavers Population
13,339
Population density
19,711.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
56.08(+109%)
Violence and sexual offences
37.26(+20%)
Other theft
15.52(+36%)
Theft from the person
14.84(+58%)
Shoplifting
12.22(+22%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
4,287
32.14%
British
3,714
27.85%
Other White
2,161
16.2%
African
634
4.75%
Other
358
2.68%
Total population: 13,338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,807
52.22%
No qualifications
1,820
16.37%
Level 3 (A level)
1,376
12.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
888
7.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
729
6.56%
Total 16+ residents: 11,121

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,824
33.36%
Social rents from council
1,467
26.83%
Other social rented
759
13.88%
Owns with a mortgage
694
12.69%
Owns outright
521
9.53%
Total households: 5,468

Property prices in Weavers

Median price£530,000
Price per sq ft£763
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£401K – £736K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 (about £763 per square foot) in Weavers area, with individual transactions ranging from £260,000 up to £1,323,575.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Weavers over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced13£952,500£887
Flats65£465,000£731

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Weavers

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weavers.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£525,000£853,750
2017£595,000£956,368
2018£520,000£999,995
2019£494,500£982,500
2020£512,500£975,000
2021£500,000£975,000
2022£535,000£1,000,000
2023£550,000£1,146,000
2024£502,000£1,200,000
2025£509,000£961,250
2026£450,000£995,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weavers.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weavers.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£901£922
2017£920£911
2018£790£1,021
2019£815£1,028
2020£768£935
2021£717£907
2022£802£990
2023£778£1,036
2024£812£1,097
2025£783£847
2026£723£1,072
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weavers.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Weavers in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.

Band A£1,225
Band B£1,429
Band C£1,634
Band D£1,838
Band E£2,246
Band F£2,655
Band G£3,063
Band H£3,676

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Weavers ward.

Local councillors

Amina Ali

Weavers - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Kabir Ahmed

Weavers - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Frequently asked questions about Weavers

Is Weavers safe?

Weavers records about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Weavers?

The median sale price in Weavers is £530,000 (about £763 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Weavers?

Weavers has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Weavers?

Weavers scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Weavers sits around rank 6,501 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Weavers?

The average household income in Weavers is around £65,482 per year, and 39% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Weavers?

Weavers is represented by 2 elected councillors: Amina Ali (Labour Party) and Kabir Ahmed (Aspire).

All postcodesin Weavers

E26FN

Satchwell Road

E26ED

Cheshire Street

E26AY

Turin Street

E26NL

Lorden Walk

E26DZ

Chilton Street

E27DP

Redchurch Street

E26BB

Turin Street

E27EH

Padbury Court

E27SD

Horatio Street

E26AR

Turin Street

E27RH

Ezra Street

E27PP

Columbia Road

E27EP

Weavers

E26GS

Dunbridge Street

E27PW

Baroness Road

E27PE

Pelter Street

E27EY

Club Row

E26DU

Oakley Yard

E27EN

Gibraltar Walk

E26EE

Cheshire Street

E26EH

Cheshire Street

E26GJ

Buckfast Street

E27JA

Swanfield Street

E27LD

Palissy Street

E27BB

Wellington Row

E27RX

Shipton Street

E27PQ

Old Market Square

E27ND

Virginia Road

E26DX

Fuller Close

E27QB

Columbia Road

E26FE

Cheshire Street

E27HJ

Boundary Street

E26ER

Cheshire Street

E26AE

Florida Street

E26EL

Cheshire Street

E26BU

Turin Street

E26DL

Bethnal Green Road

E27SE

Horatio Street

E27LL

Chambord Street

E26AZ

Turin Street

E27NE

Virginia Road

E27ES

Weavers

E27LP

Chambord Street

E27SQ

London Terrace

E26DY

Bacon Street

E27QZ

Diss Street

E27DQ

Ion Square

E27PG

Weavers

E16GU

Avantgarde Place

E27HB

Club Row

E27DF

Old Nichol Street

E16JT

Chance Street

E27BN

Wellington Row

E27DY

Alder Wynd

E27FB

Baroness Road

E26DG

Bethnal Green Road

E27EL

Gibraltar Walk

E27QJ

Ravenscroft Street

E27BE

Wellington Row

E26DB

Barnet Grove

E27BU

Elwin Street

E27LX

Gascoigne Place

E27RN

Weavers

E27JL

Calvert Avenue

E27GR

Redchurch Street

E27BS

Quilter Street

E27PH

Columbia Road

E27DZ

Tabernacle Gardens

E27JH

Navarre Street

E26EY

Buckfast Street

E26FF

Hare Marsh

E27SB

Horatio Street

E27EQ

Equity Square

E27PB

Bakers Rents

E26AH

Bethnal Green Road

E20AA

Bethnal Green Road

E26AW

Roberta Street

E26HS

Ramsey Street

E27ED

Brick Lane

E27JX

Arnold Circus

E26HE

Weavers

E27RD

Hassard Street

E26BW

Turin Street

E27LA

Palissy Street

E26DA

Kingsland Road

E16GT

Avantgarde Place

E27QS

Weavers

E27EB

Brick Lane

E27EJ

Gibraltar Walk

E16JY

Weavers

E16HR

Sclater Street

E26JD

Dunbridge Street

E27PD

Hackney Road

E27JB

Chance Street

E26NJ

Turin Street

E26BH

Turin Street

E26BQ

Turin Street

E27BT

Quilter Street

E27LF

Sunbury Workshops

E26NW

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