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Wapping

Area · Inner London

A
schoolsA+
amenitiesA+
transportA+
outdoor-activitiesB+

Housing

Average sold price: £634,051

  • all dwelling types£634,051
  • terraced house prices£872,759
  • flats and maisonettes prices£629,009

Safety

Crime level: average

Crimes per 1,000: 106

Schools

    Transport

    • Whitechapel (District)
    • Tower Hill (District)
    • Aldgate (Metropolitan)
    • Liverpool Street (Central)
    • Aldgate East (District)

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    FAQ

    Q: Is Wapping a nice place to live?
A: Yes, Wapping is an excellent place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of A. This means it is among the top places to live in London. The area has a vibrant social scene, perfect for those who enjoy going out. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.

Q: How safe is Wapping?
A: Wapping has an average crime rate for an Inner London suburb, with around 106 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 42% above the national average, and about average for Inner London.

Q: What are the best schools in Wapping?
A: Wapping has 132 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School, Mulberry School for Girls, Bigland Green Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Blue Gate Fields Infants' School and Blue Gate Fields Junior School. Note: 4 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.

Q: What are the demographics of Wapping?
A: Wapping has a diverse ethnic mix with no single group forming a majority. Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (51%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.