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.
On average Whitechapel has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 193 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Whitechapel is £58,896 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.
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Whitechapel area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,250 up to £1,680,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 83 | £500,000 |
| Terraced | 2 | £1,295,000 |
10 years price trend in Whitechapel
E18QE
Aldgate
E18QG
Aldgate
E18ZG
Aldgate
E1W9RT
Whitechapel Road
E1W9WE
Whitechapel
E1W9RD
Whitechapel Road
E1W9FR
Whitechapel Road
E11DH
Fieldgate Street
E11EJ
Coke Street
E11LB
Commercial Road
E11QH
Christian Street
E12AF
Nelson Street
E12AX
Aldgate
E12DU
Nelson Street
E12HH
Sidney Street
E12LR
Hessel Street
E18DW
South Tenter Street
E18EY
Hooper Street
E18JN
Ensign Street
E18SQ
St George in the East & Wapping North
E11AF
Back Church Lane
E11AG
Plumbers Row
E11FQ
Boyd Street
E11HP
Myrdle Street
E11LP
Back Church Lane
E12LY
St George in the East & Wapping North
E18AY
Aldgate
E18EN
Braham Street
E18GJ
Hooper Street
E18HF
Betts Street
E18HT
St George in the East & Wapping North
E18ZZ
St George in the East & Wapping North
E1W9UL
Whitechapel
E1W9WH
Whitechapel
E1W9UX
Whitechapel
E1W9WG
Whitechapel
E1W9XQ
Whitechapel
E1W9ES
Whitechapel Road
E1W9PR
Whitechapel Road
E18QH
Aldgate
E11AB
Back Church Lane
E11HE
Nelson Street
E11LT
Back Church Lane
E11JW
Settles Street
E11LZ
Batty Street
E11RY
Christian Street
E12FT
Whitechapel
E17BU
Aldgate
E18HD
John Fisher Street
E18HS
St George in the East & Wapping North
E18PA
Aldgate
E18RJ
Aldgate
E1W9UG
Whitechapel
E1W9XJ
Whitechapel
E1W9WZ
Whitechapel
E1W9LD
Whitechapel Road
E1W9QR
Whitechapel
E1W9QY
Whitechapel Road
E11AN
Commercial Road
E11NB
Henriques Street
E11NG
Henriques Street
E11RT
Christian Street
E12DL
Nelson Street
E12ES
Ashfield Street
E18BA
St George in the East & Wapping North
E18GW
St George in the East & Wapping North
E18JQ
Ensign Street
E18PG
Aldgate
E18PL
Aldgate
E18QW
St George in the East & Wapping North
E18QX
Flank Street
E18ZN
Aldgate
E1W9EU
Whitechapel Road
E1W9TT
Whitechapel Road
E18FU
Aldgate
E11FE
Commercial Road
E11NY
Commercial Road
E11RX
Burslem Street
E12BJ
Ashfield Street
E12BS
Cavell Street
E12DN
Philpot Street
E12FG
Philpot Street
E12FS
Whitechapel
E12RB
Walden Street
E18AP
Aldgate
E18AZ
Aldgate
E18DA
Camperdown Street
E18NF
Aldgate
E18PE
Aldgate
E12BL
Ashfield Street
E11DF
Assam Street
E11FJ
Commercial Road
E11FD
Aldgate
E11LR
Mitali Passage
E11QF
Aldgate
E12EG
Cavell Street
E12EN
Cavell Street
E12HF
Halcrow Street
E12JL
Stepney Way
E18NS
St George in the East & Wapping North
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.