St Katharine's & Wapping, Tower Hamlets

Key facts

St Katharine's & Wapping is a UK electoral ward in Tower Hamlets. St Katharine's & Wapping sits right on the Thames with excellent transport connections. In St Katharine's & Wapping (Tower Hamlets), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £188 a month for a couple and £141 for a single person (most common band: E, £2,246 a year).

About St Katharine's & Wapping

St Katharine's & Wapping sits right on the Thames with excellent transport connections. You've got Tower Hill Underground, Wapping Overground and nearby DLR, plus really good cycling routes into the City. The neighbourhood has 11 parks, clean air and plenty of character thanks to its museums and tourist attractions. Crime's on the way down too. Schools here are strong — Bigland Green Primary and Mulberry School for Girls both have Outstanding ratings. The area draws young professionals looking for riverside living with easy City access. Flats average around £642,000, and you'll find one-bed rentals at about £1,939 a month. Most people who live here work in finance, professional services or work from home. It's the kind of neighbourhood that appeals to skilled, well-connected people who want the best of both worlds — a proper job in the City and a home by the water.

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