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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. 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 6 schools in Weavers: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has 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
59.52(+123%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.61(+17%)
Other theft
17.09(+47%)
Theft from the person
15.67(+50%)
Burglary
10.35(+86%)
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

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £538,500 in Weavers area, with individual transactions ranging from £260,000 up to £2,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Weavers 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 Weavers over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats71£520,000
Terraced11£970,000

10 years median price trend in Weavers

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weavers.

Data Sources

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