Is Blackwall a good place to live?
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In Blackwall (E14 2), recorded crime is 1146% above the national average, homes sell for around £497,209 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is verylow, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 1146% above average
- A Floodverylow risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£497,209
Population
7,710
Recorded crime
3333.3
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
VeryLow
Flood risk in Blackwall E14 2
Blackwall E14 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~988 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1998–2026)
Annual sold price in E14 2, 1998–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (2 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in E14 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 116/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 30
- One-person households
- 36%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 3,022
Owned 20% · Social rent 27% · Private rent 50%
Census 2021 (ONS), for E14 2.
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Blackwall E14 2: frequently asked questions
Is Blackwall E14 2 a good place to live?
In Blackwall (E14 2), recorded crime is 1146% above the national average, homes sell for around £497,209 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is verylow, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Blackwall E14 2?
Recorded crime in Blackwall E14 2 runs at 3333.3 per 1,000 properties, 1146% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Blackwall E14 2 safe?
Crime in Blackwall E14 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Blackwall E14 2 runs at 3333.3 per 1,000 properties, 1146% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Blackwall E14 2?
Homes in Blackwall E14 2 sell for around £497,209 on average, based on 22 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Blackwall E14 2 at risk of flooding?
Blackwall E14 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~988 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Is Blackwall E14 2 a deprived area?
Blackwall E14 2 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).