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About

Whitechapel is a district in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, located east of the City of London. The area is known for its mix of historic and modern elements, with landmarks like the Whitechapel Gallery and the Royal London Hospital. It has a strong connection to the East End’s industrial past, with remnants of its market and manufacturing heritage still visible today.

The area is home to a diverse population, with a significant Bangladeshi community centered around Brick Lane. Whitechapel’s streets feature a blend of traditional pubs, curry houses, and street markets. The district is well-connected by public transport, including the Overground and District Line, making it a busy hub for commuters and visitors. Over the years, Whitechapel has seen ongoing development, balancing its historic character with new residential and commercial projects.

Area overview

On average Whitechapel has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 223 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Whitechapel is £50,500 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
223
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20.4%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 28 recent sales, the median property price is £400,500 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
Flats26£385,500
Terraced2£867,500

10 years median price trend in Whitechapel

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

All postcodes in Whitechapel

E1W9UX

Whitechapel

E1W9WG

Whitechapel

E1W9XQ

Whitechapel

E1W9ES

Whitechapel Road

E1W9PR

Whitechapel Road

E12FT

Whitechapel

E13BJ

Jubilee Street

E1W9UG

Whitechapel

E1W9XJ

Whitechapel

E1W9WZ

Whitechapel

E1W9LD

Whitechapel Road

E1W9QR

Whitechapel

E1W9QY

Whitechapel Road

E12ES

Ashfield Street

E13BX

Adelina Grove

E13EU

Clark Street

E13HF

Jubilee Street

E13HQ

Stepney Way

E1W9EU

Whitechapel Road

E1W9TT

Whitechapel Road

E12BJ

Ashfield Street

E12BS

Cavell Street

E12DN

Philpot Street

E12FG

Philpot Street

E12FS

Whitechapel

E13BY

Redmans Road

E12BL

Ashfield Street

E12EG

Cavell Street

E12EN

Cavell Street

E12HF

Halcrow Street

E13AZ

Lindley Street

E13EJ

Sidney Street

E16WL

Whitechapel Road

E1W9UW

Whitechapel

E12DP

Philpot Street

E12ET

Newark Street

E13HW

Smithy Street

E1W9EN

Whitechapel Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.