Postcode E1W 2QJ is located in a major urban area, within the St Katharine's & Wapping ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the St George in the East & Wapping North area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in St George in the East & Wapping North is £71,000 per year. The nearest station is Wapping located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is King's Stairs Gardens.
St George in the East & Wapping North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,142 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
St George in the East & Wapping North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 83.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 54.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in St George in the East & Wapping North is £71,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E1W 2QJ.
St George in the East & Wapping North near E1W 2QJ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wapping located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Wapping | Overground | Walking directions to Wapping |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Shadwell | DLR, Overground | Walking directions to Shadwell |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Rotherhithe | Overground | Walking directions to Rotherhithe |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | King's Stairs Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to King's Stairs Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Wapping Woods | Small | Walking directions to Wapping Woods |
| 0.3 mi | St George's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St George's Gardens |
Based on 206 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 in St Katharine's & Wapping area, with individual transactions ranging from £232,428 up to £3,459,765.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,800,000 |
| Flats | 196 | £617,500 |
| Terraced | 9 | £880,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Katharine's & Wapping
In the E1W 2QJ postcode area, located within St George in the East & Wapping North, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1W 2QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Fresh Foods | 87a Wapping Lane, London, E1W 2RW | Walking directions to Fresh Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 56-58 Wapping Lane, London, E1W 2RL | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 78-80 Wapping Lane, London, E1W 2RT | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 102-106 The Highway, London, E1W 2BX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Wapping Supermarket | 172 The Highway, London, E1W 3DD | Walking directions to Wapping Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.