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Whitechapel

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About

Whitechapel ward covers a compact area of east London, centered around its historic high street and the adjacent Whitechapel Road. The district is directly served by multiple London Underground and Overground stations, forming a key transport interchange. Its streets contain a mix of Victorian-era buildings and modern developments, with the large Royal London Hospital being a major local institution. Commercial activity is focused on small independent shops, street markets, and numerous restaurants.

The area is home to the Whitechapel Gallery, a long-established public art gallery known for its contemporary exhibitions. Altab Ali Park serves as a green space and commemorates a significant local event. The ward has a very high population density, with residential blocks ranging from historic terraces to recent high-rise apartment buildings. Educational institutions include the campus of Queen Mary University of London, bringing a student population to the area.

Area overview

On average Whitechapel has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 195 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whitechapel is £73,829 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. Whitechapel is home to around 18,841 people, with a population density of about 19,622.0 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
195
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.1%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
71.07(+167%)
Violence and sexual offences
59.02(+94%)
Other theft
30.31(+160%)
Theft from the person
22.19(+112%)
Shoplifting
20.81(+106%)
London average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
8,425
53.65%
Level 3 (A level)
2,188
13.93%
No qualifications
2,133
13.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,204
7.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
917
5.84%
Total 16+ residents: 15,703

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 87 recent sales, the median property price is £545,000 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
Flats81£525,000
Terraced6£820,000

10 years median price trend in Whitechapel

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

All postcodes in Whitechapel

E12DA

Commercial Road

E18BL

Chamber Street

E18HG

Prescot Street

E18JU

John Fisher Street

E18LT

Swan Passage

E18LX

Cartwright Street

E1W1AW

East Smithfield

E1W9EN

Whitechapel Road

E11EY

Myrdle Street

E11JN

Settles Street

E11PT

Fairclough Street

E11PW

Fairclough Street

E12AU

Turner Street

E12DP

Philpot Street

E12ET

Newark Street

E18EU

Leman Street

E18GX

Cable Street

E18GZ

Alie Street

E18HR

Swedenborg Gardens

E18JG

Cable Street

E18LD

John Fisher Street

E18FP

Whitechapel

Data Sources

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