Postcode E1W 2RP 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 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in St George in the East & Wapping North is £82,123 per year. The nearest station is Wapping located about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is King Edward Memorial Park.
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 69.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.1% 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 per household in St George in the East & Wapping North is £82,123 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E1W 2RP.
St George in the East & Wapping North near E1W 2RP 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Wapping | Overground | Walking directions to Wapping |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Rotherhithe | Overground | Walking directions to Rotherhithe |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Shadwell | DLR, Overground | Walking directions to Shadwell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | King Edward Memorial Park | Medium | Walking directions to King Edward Memorial Park |
| 0.4 mi | King's Stairs Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to King's Stairs Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Wapping Woods | Small | Walking directions to Wapping Woods |
Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £687,240 in St Katharine's & Wapping area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,973 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 | 181 | £675,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £880,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Katharine's & Wapping
In the E1W 2RP postcode area, located within St George in the East & Wapping North, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E1W 2RP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 78-80 Wapping Lane, London, E1W 2RT | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0 mi | Best-one | 56-58 Wapping Lane, London, E1W 2RL | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0 mi | Fresh Foods | 87a Wapping Lane, London, E1W 2RW | Walking directions to Fresh Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Docklands General Store | 84 Wapping Wall, London, E1W 3SP | Walking directions to Docklands General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Wapping Mini Store | 8 Garnet Street, London, E1W 3QT | Walking directions to Wapping Mini Store |
Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.