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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

Connectivity

10/10

Area Profile

Whitechapel Population

6,514

Population density

17,487.2 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	20	£389,000	£147,863	£338,750	£480,000	£875,750
Terraced	3	£760,000	£674,500	£712,500	£867,500	£953,500

10 years median price trend in Whitechapel

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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