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EC3N 4EE

Byward Street

St Katharine's & Wapping

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Overview

Postcode EC3N 4EE 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 Tower Hill & Wapping South area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 246.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tower Hill & Wapping South is £101,017 per year. The nearest station is Tower Hill, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Potters Fields Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
247
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
15.9%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

2/10

Tower Hill & Wapping South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,562 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Tower Hill & Wapping South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 246.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.9%

Approximately 15.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Tower Hill & Wapping South is £101,017 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 67 ft away from EC3N 4EE.

Flood risk

No risk

Tower Hill & Wapping South near EC3N 4EE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Tower Hill located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC3N 4EE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

1

Tower Hill

Circle, District

Walking directions to Tower Hill
0.2 mi

1

Fenchurch Street

C2C

Walking directions to Fenchurch Street
0.2 mi

1

Tower Gateway

DLR

Walking directions to Tower Gateway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC3N 4EE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPotters Fields ParkSmallWalking directions to Potters Fields Park
0.5 miSt. John's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St. John's Churchyard
0.2 miTower Bridge PiazzaSmallWalking directions to Tower Bridge Piazza

Area Profile

Population
182
Population density
975.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
57.88(+115%)
Other theft
57.88(+406%)
Theft from the person
47.31(+404%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.25(+23%)
Shoplifting
31.2(+212%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
113
63.13%
Other White
30
16.76%
Chinese
12
6.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
3.35%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
2.23%
Total population: 179

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
59.64%
Level 3 (A level)
22
13.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
9.64%
No qualifications
11
6.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
5.42%
Total 16+ residents: 166

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
23
26.14%
Other forms of private rent
23
26.14%
Owns with a mortgage
14
15.91%
Owns outright
13
14.77%
Other social rented
13
14.77%
Total households: 88

Property prices in St Katharine's & Wapping

Median price£681,600
Price per sq ft£938
Sales (last 12 months)202
Typical range (middle 50%)£469K – £855K

Based on 202 recent sales, the median property price is £681,600 (about £938 per square foot) in St Katharine's & Wapping area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,973 up to £3,090,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Katharine's & Wapping over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced9£960,000£962
Flats193£670,000£930

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Katharine's & Wapping

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Katharine's & Wapping.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£686,000£800,000
2017£774,603£800,000
2018£727,451£809,950
2019£548,751£827,500
2020£597,500£723,525
2021£749,550£920,000
2022£940,000£1,006,250
2023£625,000£855,000
2024£674,520£945,000
2025£780,000£880,000
2026£491,000£1,080,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Katharine's & Wapping.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Katharine's & Wapping.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£840£722
2017£1,026£774
2018£929£637
2019£832£769
2020£873£853
2021£897£875
2022£1,343£930
2023£815£818
2024£902£744
2025£1,003£974
2026£767£772
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Katharine's & Wapping.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Katharine's & Wapping in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC3N 4EE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC3N 4EE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 2025Flat 9, 15, Trinity Square, London, EC3N 4AAFlatsLeasehold£1,000,000
06 Jun 2025Flat 5, 12, Trinity Square, London, EC3N 4ALFlatsLeasehold£950,000
26 Feb 20261, Seething Lane, London, EC3N 4AXOtherFreehold£27,247,456
09 Jun 202541, Trinity Square, London, EC3N 4DJOtherLeasehold£7,845,000
11 Jul 2025Flat 139, Sugar Quay, 1, Water Lane, London, EC3R 6APFlatsLeasehold£1,300,000

Schools

In the EC3N 4EE postcode area, located within Tower Hill & Wapping South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC3N 4EE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableDavid Game CollegeOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryThe Aldgate SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC3N 4EE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC3N 4EE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMarks and Spencer to GoFenchurch Place, London, EC3M 4AJWalking directions to Marks and Spencer to Go
0.2 miFood&Wine105 Minories, London, EC3N 1LAWalking directions to Food&Wine
0.2 miCo-op MinoriesCity of London, EC3N 1LAWalking directions to Co-op Minories
0.2 miTesco ExpressSt Katharine's Way, London, E1W 1LEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miCo-op Food94-95 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 5JBWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.

Band A£1,225
Band B£1,429
Band C£1,634
Band D£1,838
Band E£2,246
Band F£2,655
Band G£3,063
Band H£3,676

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EC3N 4EE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Abdal Ullah

St Katharine's & Wapping - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Victoria Fleur Lupton

St Katharine's & Wapping - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Apsana Begum

Poplar and Limehouse - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictTower HamletsE09000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyPoplar and LimehouseE14001430
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hill & Wapping SouthE02000890
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 027BE01004293
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about EC3N 4EE

Is EC3N 4EE (Tower Hill & Wapping South) safe?

The area around EC3N 4EE records about 247 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near EC3N 4EE?

The median sale price around EC3N 4EE in Tower Hill & Wapping South is £681,600 (about £938 per square foot) based on 202 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EC3N 4EE?

There are 20 schools close to EC3N 4EE, including David Game College, The Aldgate School (Outstanding) and English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EC3N 4EE?

The closest station to EC3N 4EE is Tower Hill in TfL zone 1, about 177 m away, serving the Circle and District lines.

How deprived is the area around EC3N 4EE?

EC3N 4EE scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,562 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EC3N 4EE (Tower Hill & Wapping South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Poplar and Limehouse covering EC3N 4EE is Apsana Begum (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Abdal Ullah (Labour Party) and Victoria Fleur Lupton (Labour Party).