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About

Whitechapel is a ward in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, located east of the City of London. The area is known for its mix of residential, commercial, and cultural spaces. Whitechapel Road serves as a central thoroughfare, lined with shops, markets, and eateries. The ward includes parts of Brick Lane, famous for its curry houses and street art. Public transport links are strong, with Whitechapel Station providing Overground and Underground services.

The area has a long history of immigration, reflected in its varied communities and places of worship. Altab Ali Park and the Whitechapel Gallery are notable local landmarks. Housing ranges from Victorian terraces to modern developments, with some social housing estates. The Royal London Hospital is a major employer and healthcare provider. Whitechapel’s streets are often busy, with a blend of daytime markets and nightlife. The ward’s proximity to the City and Canary Wharf makes it a hub for workers and students.

Area overview

On average Whitechapel has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 197 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Whitechapel is £58,963 per year. There are 14 schools in Whitechapel: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
197
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

Whitechapel Population
18,841
Population density
19,622 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
7,103
37.7%
Other White
3,190
16.93%
British
2,958
15.7%
Chinese
969
5.14%
Indian
738
3.92%
Total population: 18,841

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
3,742
50.7%
Other social rented
1,281
17.36%
Owns with a mortgage
736
9.97%
Social rents from council
690
9.35%
Owns outright
491
6.65%
Total households: 7,380

Property prices in Whitechapel

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 in Whitechapel area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,250 up to £1,500,000.

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
Flats86£500,000
Terraced7£790,000

10 years median price trend in Whitechapel

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

All postcodes in Whitechapel

E1W9BF

Whitechapel Road

E11AW

Christian Street

E11EN

Greenfield Road

E11PP

Fairclough Street

E12EZ

Aldgate

E12HQ

Sidney Street

E18DR

Scarborough Street

E18EF

St Mark Street

E18GH

Aldgate

E18LA

John Fisher Street

E18LS

St George in the East & Wapping North

E18NG

Aldgate

E1W9WR

Whitechapel

E1W9WS

Whitechapel

E1W9NJ

Whitechapel Road

E1W9QT

Whitechapel Road

E12BA

Whitechapel

E17AY

Aldgate

E11AA

Milward Street

E11NL

Christian Street

E12AR

Varden Street

E12HP

Cavell Street

E17QR

Commercial Road

E18BG

Whitechapel Road

E18DB

Buckle Street

E18DT

South Tenter Street

E18GL

Gower's Walk

E18HN

Betts Street

E18HU

St George in the East & Wapping North

E18RD

St George in the East & Wapping North

E18ZH

Aldgate

E1W9WL

Whitechapel

E1W9WN

Whitechapel

E1W9ER

Whitechapel Road

E1W9ET

Whitechapel Road

E1W9HA

Whitechapel Road

E10EU

Crowder Street

E11EP

Plumbers Row

E11HH

Newark Street

E11HU

Romford Street

E11PF

Back Church Lane

E12EU

Sidney Street

E12FQ

Whitechapel

E18AD

Aldgate

E18BU

Gower's Walk

E18JY

John Fisher Street

E18NH

Aldgate

E18NT

Chamber Street

E1W9WY

Whitechapel

E11BB

Whitechapel Road

E11EE

Adler Street

E11FB

Aldgate

E11FG

Fieldgate Street

E11FT

Fieldgate Street

E12AE

Turner Street

E12AH

Ashfield Street

E12BN

Cavell Street

E12FJ

Whitechapel

E12FU

Whitechapel

E18BH

Back Church Lane

E18HB

John Fisher Street

E18HP

Swedenborg Gardens

E18HY

Ensign Street

E18NX

Aldgate

E18RY

Bowman Mews

E18ZE

Aldgate

E1W9XD

Whitechapel

E1W9EQ

Whitechapel Road

E1W9LR

Whitechapel

E11HS

Fordham Street

E11HX

Romford Street

E11LG

Commercial Road

E11PG

Philchurch Place

E11SA

Pinchin Street

E11TS

Whitechapel Road

E12AD

Turner Street

E12BD

Walden Street

E12BP

Cavell Street

E12DT

Nelson Street

E16HN

Whitechapel Road

E18FE

Aldgate

E18GY

St George in the East & Wapping North

E18LB

John Fisher Street

E1W9WP

Whitechapel

E1W2BN

St George in the East & Wapping North

E1W9EW

Whitechapel Road

E12HU

Commercial Road

E18HL

Whitechapel Road

E11BJ

Cavell Street

E11FS

Umberston Street

E11JQ

Fieldgate Street

E11LY

Boyd Street

E12BB

Claredale Street

E12HL

Cavell Street

E17BQ

Aldgate

E18AN

Scarborough Street

E18AS

St George in the East & Wapping North

E18AX

Aldgate High Street

E18DJ

St Mark Street

E18FP

Whitechapel

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.