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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£532,500
Price per sq ft£757
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£415K – £753K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £532,500 (about £757 per square foot) in Weavers area, with individual transactions ranging from £260,000 up to £1,350,000.

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
Terraced15£983,120£869
Flats73£469,500£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£510,000£970,000
2026£466,000£1,050,000
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

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