26,928 people · median £490,000 · Tower Hamlets
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Whitechapel is a densely populated neighbourhood in London with 26,928 residents, median age 30.8. The housing market shows a median price of £490,000, with 246 sales in the past 12 months at £8,153 per square metre. Flats dominate, with 212 sold at a median of £475,000.
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Owner-occupied homes account for 17.0% of the 9,971 households; 45.5% are privately rented and 34.5% socially rented. The area is more deprived than about 25% of neighbourhoods in England, with particular challenges in barriers to services and living environment. Deprivation across income, crime and health is also below average. Educational attainment is relatively strong, with 48.1% of residents aged 16 and over educated to level 4 or above. The population is diverse: 56.1% Asian, 30.6% White, 5.5% Black. Air quality shows elevated nitrogen dioxide at 28.3 annual mean, with moderate particulate matter. Broadband coverage is strong at 85.9% superfast. The area has 29 conservation areas and 132 listed buildings. Council tax band D is £1,837.78.
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