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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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 172 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
172
Deprivation level
10/10
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
57.41(+85%)
Anti-social behaviour
55.11(+105%)
Theft from the person
20.26(+116%)
Other theft
19.96(+75%)
Public order
15.04(+122%)
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 17 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Whitechapel area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,250 up to £1,450,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whitechapel over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats12£389,000£7,421
Terraced5£760,000£6,909

10 years median price trend in Whitechapel

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

All postcodes in Whitechapel

E12AE

Turner Street

E12JB

Varden Street

E12DQ

Whitechapel

E13BT

Trinity Mews

E12FZ

Cendal Crescent

E13BS

Jubilee Street

E1W9FR

Whitechapel Road

E12HA

Ashfield Street

E1W9WN

Whitechapel

E1W9WF

Whitechapel

E14UU

Mile End Road

E1W9DU

Whitechapel Road

E13EX

Ashfield Street

E1W9UZ

Whitechapel

E1W9QY

Whitechapel Road

E12HH

Sidney Street

E12EG

Raven Row

E1W9WT

Whitechapel

E12HE

Johns Place

E1W9NG

Whitechapel Road

E13HP

Smithy Street

E13GA

Jubilee Street

E13BH

Lindley Street

E13AL

Lindley Street

E1W9ET

Whitechapel Road

E13HJ

Stepney Way

E12FS

Cendal Crescent

E13DU

Magri Walk

E13EH

Jubilee Street

E12DT

Nelson Street

E13AA

Adelina Grove

E12HN

Nelson Street

E11BJ

Whitechapel Road

E13EJ

Sidney Street

E13DY

Ashfield Yard

E1W9TD

Whitechapel Road

E11BB

Whitechapel Road

E12HD

Clark Street

E13EE

Jubilee Street

E12FQ

Tapestry Way

E18FP

Whitechapel

E12DW

Philpot Street

E1W9WP

Whitechapel

E13ET

Clark Street

E1W9UY

Whitechapel

E12ES

Newark Street

E12JD

Varden Street

E1W9RX

Whitechapel Road

E1W9UW

Whitechapel

E1W9UG

Whitechapel

E12EN

Stepney Way

E13HE

Jubilee Street

E13AY

Lindley Street

E16HN

Whitechapel Road

E1W9RT

Whitechapel Road

E12DU

Nelson Street

E12HX

Damien Street

E1W9QA

Whitechapel Road

E13BQ

Stepney Way

E1W9WX

Whitechapel

E13HW

Smithy Street

E12GA

Cendal Crescent

E1W9WR

Whitechapel

E12DS

Philpot Street

E13EP

Sidney Square

E11AA

Whitechapel Road

E13AD

Adelina Grove

E1W9HB

Whitechapel Road

E12HU

Sidney Street

E11TS

Whitechapel Road

E12GD

Stepney Green

E13BJ

Jubilee Street

E1W9WB

Whitechapel

E13AB

Adelina Grove

E12JJ

Milward Street

E1W9WQ

Whitechapel

E1W9XD

Whitechapel

E1W9TT

Whitechapel Road

E12FU

Cendal Crescent

E1W9HH

Whitechapel Road

E12FN

Sidney Street

E12DR

Philpot Street

E13EL

Sidney Street

E12HF

Halcrow Street

E1W9UL

Whitechapel

E12AP

Varden Street

E12HJ

Newbold Cottages

E1W9XF

Whitechapel

E12EE

Maples Place

E1W9RY

Whitechapel Road

E13BN

Jubilee Street

E1W9WL

Whitechapel

E1W9WW

Whitechapel

E1W9GU

Whitechapel Road

E1W9RD

Whitechapel Road

E12DY

Nelson Street

E12EY

Sidney Square

E12ET

Newark Street

E12BJ

Ashfield Street

E1W9PZ

Whitechapel Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.