E1W in London has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of -1.7% for property prices whilst rental growth averaged 5.2% annually over the same period. The trajectory score of 43.0/100 places the district at the 14th percentile nationally, indicating below-average performance relative to other UK postcodes. Population increased by 1.7% over five years, suggesting modest demographic expansion in an area classified at the early gentrification stage. The divergence between negative capital appreciation and positive rental yields reflects a market dynamic where rental income has outpaced property value growth, a factor worth considering within broader investment appraisal frameworks.
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- 1Property prices down 2.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.7% per year
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What's changing in Wapping · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.3 points this month to 43/100, driven mainly by safety.
11 planning applications submitted in E1W over the last six months.
Wapping (E1W) common questions
Is Wapping up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Wapping (E1W) as Early. Its trajectory score is 43/100 (Average), in the top 87% of districts nationally. The score is down 5.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is Wapping safe?
Wapping has a safety score of 17/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Wapping?
The average property price in Wapping (E1W) is £696k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have fallen at 2.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Wapping?
The median monthly rent in Wapping (E1W) is £2,385 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Wapping?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Hornsea (HU18), Bridlington (YO15), Bridlington (YO16), Hull (HU11), Hull (HU7). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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