About Blackwall

Blackwall is a town in Tower Hamlets, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Poplar and South Bromley.

School Ratings in Blackwall

Families in Blackwall have access to 806 local schools. Mayflower Primary School and Woolmore Primary School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 11 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Blackwall

Homes sell for an average of £896K locally. Most of the housing is made up of flats, averaging £597K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Blackwall

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Blackwall, with 555 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Blackwall

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Blackwall around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. A larger share of residents live on lower incomes compared to the wider national picture.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Blackwall

Blackwall benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 17,559 sales

Average Price £896K
£100 — £262.89M
Detached £1.54M 5
Semi £763K 53
Terraced £704K 708
Flat £597K 16,181

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

392 Primary
94 Secondary
320 Other
Woolmore Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.3 miles Aberfeldy Children's Centre 0.5 miles New City College 16 plus 0.5 miles Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy Primary 0.5 miles Ravensbourne 0.5 miles Panaga School 0.6 miles Al Kafilah Damascus Shell School 0.6 miles Pdo Oman School 0.6 miles Ecole Yenzi 0.6 miles Oman Lng LLC School 0.6 miles Rumukoroshe School 0.6 miles Ogunu School 0.6 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Blackwall IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Blackwall are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
3/10
Employment
5/10
Education
6/10
Health
4/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
4/10
22,767 Children (0-15) 18%
94,532 Working Age 76%
8,920 Older (60+) 7%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 62.3% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 60.2% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Blackwall 2,764 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Blackwall are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

739 Violence & Sexual Offences
555 Anti-Social Behaviour
229 Other Theft
200 Vehicle Crime
175 Shoplifting
162 Theft from Person
156 Burglary
153 Drugs
123 Criminal Damage & Arson
116 Public Order
82 Robbery
37 Bicycle Theft
23 Other Crime
14 Weapons
Local Policing
Metropolitan Blackwall and Cubitt Town Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Canary Wharf (Elizabeth Line) Train Station 0.6 miles
Limehouse Train Station 1.5 miles
West Ham Train Station 1.6 miles
Maze Hill Train Station 1.7 miles
Westcombe Park Train Station 1.9 miles
Surrey Quays Train Station 2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Poplar 0.6 miles South Bromley 0.6 miles Cubitt Town 0.6 miles Bow Common 0.9 miles Millwall 0.9 miles Limehouse 1.4 miles Canning Town 1.4 miles Bromley 1.4 miles Isle of Dogs 1.4 miles Bow 1.8 miles Mile End 1.8 miles Plaistow 1.8 miles

Local Government

District Tower Hamlets
Ward Poplar
Constituency Poplar and Limehouse
Parish Tower Hamlets, unparished area
Region London

Streets in E14 30 shown View all streets

Abbott Road 9 Aberfeldy Street 4 Accra Close 2 Ada Gardens 1 Adderley Street 1 Admirals Way 5 Agnes Street 1 Albert Mews 1 Alexia Square 2 Alpha Grove 4 Alton Street 1 Ambassador Square 1 Amoy Place 1 Amsterdam Road 4 Annabel Close 1 Arden Crescent 1 Arnhem Place 4 Arniston Way 6 Ashdown Walk 3 Ashton Street 1 Aspen Way 3 Aste Street 1 Aston Street 6 Athol Square 1 Augusta Street 1 Baffin Way 1 Balladier Walk 4 Balmore Close 1 Baltimore Wharf 14 Bank Street 16

Postcodes in E14 50 shown View all postcodes

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