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About

Whitechapel is a densely built-up district in east London, centred around its historic high street. The area is a major transport hub, with a large Underground station connecting multiple lines. It functions as a significant local commercial and retail centre, serving the surrounding residential neighbourhoods. The famous Whitechapel Bell Foundry, which cast Big Ben and the Liberty Bell, operated here for centuries until its recent closure.

The Royal London Hospital is a major institution in the area, with its prominent modern building dominating part of the skyline. Whitechapel Market runs along the high street, offering everyday goods and street food. The area's architectural fabric is a mix of Victorian buildings, post-war social housing, and newer developments. It is adjacent to the financial district of Aldgate and the Brick Lane area to the north.

Area overview

On average Whitechapel has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 174 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whitechapel is £62,838 per year. There are 2 schools in Whitechapel: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. Whitechapel is home to around 6,514 people, with a population density of about 17,487.2 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
174
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20.7%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

Whitechapel Population
6,514
Population density
17,487.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.8(+94%)
Anti-social behaviour
54.04(+103%)
Other theft
22.87(+96%)
Theft from the person
19.04(+82%)
Vehicle crime
15.04(+55%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
3,215
49.36%
British
1,101
16.9%
Other White
676
10.38%
African
329
5.05%
Other
175
2.69%
Total population: 6,514

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,217
42.63%
No qualifications
1,009
19.4%
Level 3 (A level)
858
16.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
445
8.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
403
7.75%
Total 16+ residents: 5,201

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
900
39.46%
Social rents from council
627
27.49%
Owns with a mortgage
284
12.45%
Other social rented
222
9.73%
Owns outright
186
8.15%
Total households: 2,281

Property prices in Whitechapel

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £401,000 in Whitechapel area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,250 up to £1,175,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whitechapel 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 Whitechapel over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats20£389,000
Terraced3£760,000

10 years median price trend in Whitechapel

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

All postcodes in Whitechapel

E12EQ

Miranda Close

E12PS

Commercial Road

E13HL

Stepney Way

E12DR

Philpot Street

E13BB

Sidney Street

E13BG

Stepney Way

E1W9LE

Whitechapel Road

E12FX

Sidney Street

E12GB

Cendal Crescent

E1W9UP

Whitechapel

E1W9WX

Whitechapel

E13AA

Adelina Grove

E11YB

Whitechapel Road

E12AP

Varden Street

E13AY

Lindley Street

E1W2WX

Whitechapel Road

E1W9QW

Whitechapel Road

E1W9RY

Whitechapel Road

E1W9US

Whitechapel

E1W9HB

Whitechapel Road

E12FY

Sidney Street

E12GA

Cendal Crescent

E12HR

Sidney Street

E1W9EF

Whitechapel Road

E12FL

Cendal Crescent

E18RS

Whitechapel Road

E1W9BW

Whitechapel Road

E12FZ

Cendal Crescent

E13AP

O'Leary Square

E13BT

Trinity Mews

E1W9FZ

Whitechapel Road

E1W9WQ

Whitechapel

E12AG

Turner Street

E12EP

Halcrow Street

E12JB

Varden Street

E12JF

Philpot Street

E13BE

Stepney Way

E1W9SS

Whitechapel Road

E12FN

Sidney Street

E12HN

Nelson Street

E13EH

Jubilee Street

E1W9WU

Whitechapel

E1W9EY

Whitechapel Road

E12HD

Clark Street

E13DY

Ashfield Yard

E13ES

Clark Street

E12DW

Philpot Street

E12JE

Philpot Street

E13BP

Jubilee Street

E13BH

Lindley Street

E13DU

Magri Walk

E12FR

Tapestry Way

E13AU

Lindley Street

E1W9RX

Whitechapel Road

E13BQ

Stepney Way

E12FW

Sidney Street

E12JD

Varden Street

E13BD

Wolsey Street

E1W9EP

Whitechapel Road

E1W9WT

Whitechapel

E1W9HH

Whitechapel Road

E13EN

Jubilee Street

E1W9SE

Whitechapel Road

E1W9XF

Whitechapel

E1W9DU

Whitechapel Road

E12DY

Nelson Street

E13BN

Jubilee Street

E16XZ

Whitechapel Road

E11FR

Whitechapel Road

E12DQ

Whitechapel

E12EL

Erlich Cottages

E18TN

Whitechapel Road

E1W9RN

Whitechapel Road

E12HJ

Newbold Cottages

E12JJ

Milward Street

E13HJ

Stepney Way

E14UY

Mile End Road

E1W9EX

Whitechapel Road

E13AS

Oleary Square

E12HA

Ashfield Street

E12EY

Sidney Square

E13GA

Jubilee Street

E1W9NR

Whitechapel Road

E12PQ

Bromehead Street

E13AL

Lindley Street

E13EP

Sidney Square

E11BA

East Mount Street

E1W9RD

Whitechapel Road

E1W9RT

Whitechapel Road

E1W9WE

Whitechapel

E12DU

Nelson Street

E1W9PR

Whitechapel Road

E1W9WH

Whitechapel

E12HH

Sidney Street

E1W9FR

Whitechapel Road

E1W9ES

Whitechapel Road

E1W9UL

Whitechapel

E1W9UX

Whitechapel

E1W9WG

Whitechapel

E12FT

Cendal Crescent

Data Sources

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