24 Sep 2025 – 24 Jul 2026
HOUSE PRICES
House prices in London
E1W 2RW · Tower Hamlets · London
Understand the market. Compare recorded sold prices with the official wider-area trend.
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House prices at a glance
Read the recorded sale sample alongside the official wider-area benchmark.
July 2026
July 2026 compared with a year earlier
The median is the middle recorded sale in the sample above. The official index adjusts for the mix of homes sold across a wider area. Recent registrations can arrive late; neither figure values an individual home.
What could that cost each month?
Take a recorded price into the mortgage calculator. Adjust the property price, deposit, rate and term for the home you have in mind.
More market detail Monthly change and recorded sale range
- Official monthly change
- -1.5%Tower Hamlets · July 2026 vs previous month
- Lowest recorded sale
- £91,973E1W · 5 Nov 2025
- Highest sale in the summary
- £2,850,000E1W · 16 Jan 2026
- Latest recorded sale
- £470,000E1W · 24 Jul 2026
Official average by property type
Tower Hamlets · July 2026 · UK House Price Index
Detached£889,618
Semi-detached£666,730
Terraced£690,210
Flat / maisonette£430,120
PRICE HISTORY
How house prices have changed over the last 10 years
This shows the average price for the wider local market each year, so you can quickly see whether prices have risen, fallen or stayed fairly flat.
2016 average price£505,397
2026 average price£447,796
Change over the period-11.4%Average prices are lower than at the start of the chart.
RECENT SOLD HOMES
What has actually sold nearby
Recent completed sales in the E1W area. Looking for a specific address or more sold homes? Open Sold prices.
£470,000Flat 82, Matilda House St Katharines Way, London, E1W 1LGSold Jul 2026View property history →
£310,000Flat 20, Doughty Court Prusom Street, London, E1W 3RTSold Jul 2026View property history →
£650,00075, Eluna Apartments, 4 Wapping Lane, London, E1W 2RGSold Jul 2026View property history →
£565,0005 Discovery Walk, London, E1W 2JGSold Jul 2026View property history →
£415,000Flat 19, Reservoir Studios, 547 Cable Street, London, E1W 3EWSold Jul 2026View property history →
£1,921,5801 Mews Street, London, E1W 1UGSold Jul 2026View property history →
£435,000Flat 90, 11 New Crane Place, London, E1W 3TUSold Jun 2026View property history →
£500,00078 Burr Close, London, E1W 1NDSold Jun 2026View property history →
£500,00078 Burr Close, London, E1W 1NDSold Jun 2026View property history →
£605,000Flat 47, Merchant Court, 61 Wapping Wall, London, E1W 3SJSold Jun 2026View property history →
£334,500Flat 13, 78 Wapping High Street, London, E1W 2NBSold Jun 2026View property history →
PLANNING
Could planning affect a home here?
See relevant planning protections and a sample of nearby applications, with council codes translated into plain English.
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NEARBY APPLICATIONS
Recent planning applications
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48-110 Providence Square London Southwark SE1 2EBView planning details →
St Georges Leisure Centre, 221 The Highway, London, E1W 3BPView planning details →
125 Railway Arches, Chapman Street, London, E1 2PHView planning details →
Flat 5 70 Renforth Street London Southwark SE16 7JZView planning details →
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PLANNING APPLICATION
48-110 Providence Square London Southwark SE1 2EB
Current statusAwaiting decision
- Proposal
- T14 Silver Birch - cut back to give 1 meter clearance from property. T9 Hawthorn - 1 meter reduction all over and cut back to provide clearance to property. G7 x6 Silver Birch - cut back lateral growth to provide 1 meter clearance from property. T5 Multi-stem silver Birch - fell to ground level and grind stump. T1 Silver Birch - reduce crown by 1-2 meters taking back to old points, shape to keep a balanced crown. T2 Mimosa - reduce height by 2 meters, reduce lateral growth accordingly to retain balance. T4 Catalpa - reduce height by 1 meter and lateral growth by 0.5 meters to shape. G3 x5 Silver Birch - reduce height by 1 meter and lateral to maintain shape. T12 Silver Birch - Crown reduce by up to 3 m to lower risk of failure in extreme weather. T13 Silver Birch - Crown reduce by up to 3 m to lower risk of failure in extreme weather. Reduce lowest branch back to live growth. T14 Silver Birch - Crown lift to 2.5 m, pruning tertiary/secondary branching only.
- Application type
- Tree works
- Council reference
- 26/AP/2698
- Application date
- 11 Sep 2026
Type and decision are different
The application type describes what permission was requested. The decision is the council's outcome.
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PLANNING APPLICATION
St Georges Leisure Centre, 221 The Highway, London, E1W 3BP
Current statusAwaiting decision
- Proposal
- Submission of details pursuant to condition no.23 (A Method Statement) of planning permission ref: PA/24/01804, dated 02/06/2026
- Application type
- Approval of conditions
- Council reference
- PA/26/01540/S
- Application date
- 3 Sep 2026
Type and decision are different
The application type describes what permission was requested. The decision is the council's outcome.
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PLANNING APPLICATION
125 Railway Arches, Chapman Street, London, E1 2PH
Current statusAwaiting decision
- Proposal
- Change of use of railway arch from storage and distribution (Use Class B8) to a gym and martial arts training facility (Use Class E(d)), including internal fit-out works.
- Application type
- Full planning application
- Council reference
- PA/26/01500/NC
- Application date
- 1 Sep 2026
Type and decision are different
The application type describes what permission was requested. The decision is the council's outcome.
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PLANNING APPLICATION
Flat 5 70 Renforth Street London Southwark SE16 7JZ
Current statusAwaiting decision
- Proposal
- Variation of Condition 1 of full planning permission 24/AP/1633 dated 08/08/2024 for Listed Building Consent for repairs to property to pre-subsidence condition situated within the Grade II listed building. II listed building known as No. 70 Renforth Street At Flat 5 70 Renforth Street. Removal: Within section 1 specifically relating to the repair proposal and in line with a joint site visit with the heritage representative we have attached details for a more sympathetic, less intrusive repair to the building which is suffering from ground movement damage. The repair proposal uses a Helifix designed repair process to be less intrusive and impactful to the visual appearance.
- Application type
- Variation of conditions
- Council reference
- 26/AP/2557
- Application date
- 28 Aug 2026
Type and decision are different
The application type describes what permission was requested. The decision is the council's outcome.
SCHOOLS
What schools are nearby?
We found 5 primary schools among the nearest results to E1W 2RW. Distances are approximate, so always check the school's own admissions and catchment information if it matters to your move.
St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School
Primary · Ages 3–11
0.2 miles away · E1W 3QT
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Blue Gate Fields Junior School
Primary · Ages 7–11
0.4 miles away · E1 0EH
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Blue Gate Fields Infants' School
Primary · Ages 3–7
0.4 miles away · E1 0EH
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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Primary · Ages 3–11
0.5 miles away · E1 8HY
See inspection details
Bigland Green Primary School
Primary · Ages 3–11
0.5 miles away · E1 2ND
See inspection details
Jamiatul Ummah School
Not applicable · Ages 11–16
0.5 miles away · E1 2ND
CRIME
What has been reported nearby?
Recent reported crime and local context where the source supports this area.
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ROADS & TRANSPORT
Nearest strategic road connection
How close this area is to National Highways’ mapped motorway and trunk-road network. This does not include every local A-road.
Nearest major roadM11Nearest suitable mapped road we found to this postcode
Approx. distance6.8 milesStraight-line distance — the route by road will usually be longer
Useful to know
Source: National Highways Network Model Public. Distance is measured to the nearest mapped Strategic Road Network motorway or A-road link.
This is a quick location guide rather than a journey-time estimate. Traffic, junction access and the route from a particular home can make the driving distance longer.
Road charging & clean-air zones
Useful driving costs and restrictions around this area. Vehicle eligibility and scheme boundaries can change, so the official checker is always linked.
Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)Inside the ULEZ
The ULEZ operates across all London boroughs. Whether a vehicle pays depends on its emissions standard.
Check official details ↗Transport for LondonCongestion Charge zoneCheck exact address
TfL provides an exact postcode checker for the central London charging zone.
Check official details ↗Transport for LondonBlackwall & Silvertown tunnels2.8 miles from the postcode point
Both Thames road tunnels have a user charge during operating hours.
Check official details ↗Transport for LondonDartford Crossing13.9 miles from the postcode point
A road, bridge or tunnel charge operates here. Charges depend on the crossing and vehicle.
Check official details ↗GOV.UKCouncil & utilities
Who runs local services and which infrastructure networks are likely to serve this postcode area.
The local authority returned for E1W 2RW.
Water and wastewater boundaries can differ, so confirm the exact address.
Check exact water supplier ↗This is the local network operator area, not the energy retailer chosen by the occupier.
NEARBY PLACES
Around this area
Green space, practical places and more local detail.
Green space
- Kennington Park Country Park2.5 mi
Public parking
- Portway Gardens4.8 mi
Walks & trails
- Thames Path Mapped walking route0.1 mi
Nearby means within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line estimates, not walking distances.
Further afield
Mapped places more than 5 miles away. Check entrances and access before travelling.
Green space
- South Norwood Country Park7.2 mi
- Richmond Park Nature Reserve9.2 mi
- South London Downs Nature Reserve12.2 mi
Public parking
- Bell Street5.1 mi
- Stadium RoadPaid · 185 spaces5.1 mi
- Bloomfield Road5.7 mi
Walks & trails
- North Downs Way Mapped walking route15.3 mi
National parks
- South Downs Mapped national park boundary37.7 mi
More area details
Nearest prison
- HM Prison Pentonville 3.7 mi
Places of worship
Nearby places of worship are unavailable right now.
Green space · distance unavailable
Public parking · distance unavailable
Walks & trails · distance unavailable
National parks · distance unavailable
Sources and data notes
OpenStreetMap data is supplied via Overpass; coverage and accuracy vary. A missing result does not mean there are no places of that type nearby.
Distances are measured in a straight line to the mapped point or boundary. They do not identify an entrance, confirm access or describe a walking route. Named trails are mapped routes, not reviewed walking recommendations.
Parking charges are shown only where the source explicitly marks a car park as free or paid. Check signs for current restrictions. Prison locations use a locally maintained Place Keys dataset.
Nearby EV charging
Mapped charging locations returned around this place, with indicative power and operator details where available.
Charger information is temporarily unavailable
Sources: Open Charge Map when configured, with a key-free OpenStreetMap/Overpass fallback. Distances are straight-line estimates from the representative postcode point. Availability and status are not guaranteed to be live, so check the operator before travelling.
Searches cover roughly 6 miles from the selected place. This is mapped information, not live availability. Check the operator before travelling.
Check Open Charge Map ↗PUBLIC TRANSPORT
What public transport is nearby?
The nearest mapped railway station, nearby bus stops and bus routes around this postcode.
Nearest railway stationWappingAbout 0.1 miles away in a straight line
Nearest mapped bus stops
No mapped bus stops were returned for this postcode.
Useful to know
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, via the Overpass API. Route coverage depends on current community mapping.
Distances are straight-line estimates, not walking routes. Stops, services and timetables can change, so confirm the journey with the operator before relying on it.
EMPLOYMENT
Local unemployment
The latest official estimate for the wider local-authority area around this postcode.
Unemployment rate7.2%Tower Hamlets
Estimated unemployed14,100Latest available period
How to read this
Source: Office for National Statistics model-based estimates of unemployment, via Nomis.
The percentage is the estimated share of economically active people aged 16 and over who are unemployed in the wider council area. It is not a postcode-level unemployment rate.
POLITICS & REPRESENTATION
Current MPApsana BegumLabourUK Parliament profile ↗ Mayor of LondonSir Sadiq KhanGreater LondonMayor's official page ↗
Who represents this area?
Parliamentary constituency: Poplar and Limehouse
At the 2024 general election, Labour received the largest share of votes in this constituency (43.1%).
Current MP: UK Parliament Members API. Election history: House of Commons Library and UK Parliament. Regional mayor: official mayoral authority information.
How this area has votedWinning party and vote share at recent general elections
Constituency boundaries changed in 2024, so older election results may not cover exactly the same streets. Where a like-for-like 2019 result on today's boundaries is available, we use it.
BROADBAND & MOBILE
How good is the internet and mobile signal here?
We use Ofcom data for E1W 2RW to give you a quick idea of the broadband speeds and mobile coverage you may be able to get. It is a postcode-level guide, so an individual home can be better or worse.
Typical top download speed1,000.0 MbpsA typical maximum across addresses in this postcode
Typical top upload speed1,000.0 MbpsA typical maximum across addresses in this postcode
Fastest address-level prediction5,000.0 MbpsThe highest predicted maximum Ofcom returned here
Mobile data coverageShare of addresses in this postcode where Ofcom predicts a likely data signal.
EE100% likely outdoors100% likely indoors
Three100% likely outdoors100% likely indoors
O2100% likely outdoors0% likely indoors
Vodafone100% likely outdoors100% likely indoors
Want to check 5G? Ofcom's mobile checker shows predicted 4G and 5G coverage by network for this postcode. Coverage inside a particular home can still vary.
AIRCRAFT & AIRPORTS
Nearest major airport: London City Airport
London City Airport is about 4.9 miles away. Airport distance is a starting point only and does not show whether a home is under a flight path.
What does this mean?
Source: Defra strategic airport-noise mapping (2022) and airport location data. Airport distance is straight-line distance and does not mean a home is directly under a flight path.
This postcode is not in a strategic aircraft-noise band that we can quote from the national map. That does not guarantee you will never hear aircraft.
London City Airport
About 4.9 miles away
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