7,982 people · median £475,000 · Tower Hamlets
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Wapping is a London neighbourhood with a population of 7,982. The median property price is £475,000, with 146 sales in the past 12 months; flats typically cost £440,000 while terraced houses average £1,050,000. Prices have declined by 8.8% over five years.
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The area sits across several deprivation measures, with about 55% of neighbourhoods in England being more deprived. Air quality is elevated for nitrogen dioxide (24.9 annual mean) and moderate for particulate matter (9.3 annual mean). Flood risk affects significant portions of the area, with 61.4% in designated flood zones. Broadband connectivity is strong, with 85.4% gigabit-capable coverage. The area contains 8 conservation areas and 34 listed buildings, reflecting its historic character. Council tax for band D properties is £1,837.78. Wapping falls within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, governed by Aspire, and is part of the St Katharine's & Wapping ward and Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
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