Living in Whitechapel

A neighbourhood in the East End of London with immense amounts of history and culture. Famous for being the hunting ground of Jack the Ripper in the 1800s, Whitechapel has since turned into a vibrant and multicultural district with a diverse demographic. The area has many amenities that tailor to the range of residents, from the Whitechapel Market and it’s food and fashion stalls to the cobblestone streets that bring its history to life.

Area key takeouts

Welcoming Community

Excellent Amenities

Excellent Transport Links

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Whitechapel in a snapshot

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Whitechapel has a great choice of transport links so you will never be stranded and unable to get home. In the area, there are three tube stations, one London Overground station and plenty of bus services to choose from, from Ilford all the way to Oxford Circus in the City Centre.

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Whitechapel has a diverse demographic with the area having a large Bangladeshi community. Like much of the East End of London, where diversity thrives so does the culture in the area, with Whitechapel having lots of authentic restaurants, cafes, clothing stores and a short walk away from Brick Lane, the curry mile of London.

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The area boasts a lot of different amenities for residents to enjoy. From the bustling streets of the neighbourhood markets to a quick 15 minute walk to St Katharine’s Docks for a quiet stroll near the River Thames. Whitechapel is the perfect blend of loud and busy with residential and relaxing.

Demographic

Students, Young Professionals, Families, Welcoming, Cultural Community

Attributes

Excellent shopping areas, Transport links, Places to walk, Markets, Art Galleries

Safety

Whitechapel is considered to be a safe area with lots of police presence during the weekends, as it can get quite busy during those times.

Welcome to Whitechapel

A historic and cultural neighbourhood in East London with a great mix of shops, markets and a great community, these are our top picks for Whitechapel.

Home to the Whitechapel Market

Located just outside of Whitechapel Overground Station is Whitechapel Market, a long-established outdoor road market full of history. Opened in 1904 by the Tower Hamlets Borough, the Whitechapel Market is a beacon of the area's history, allowing local traders to sell their goods. From fresh, exotic fruits and veggies to cultural fashion, it’s a feast for the senses and open six days of the week.

Experience historic Whitechapel with the Jack the Ripper tours

Whitechapel is known for many things but the Jack the Ripper murders are the number one attraction to the area, from historians to curious visitors, everyone wants to know about this unsolved mystery. The Jack the Ripper tours give an insight into the Victorian life of East London and you’re able to walk the very streets that the mysterious Jack once did his deeds over 100 years ago.

Home to the Whitechapel Gallery

Not only is Whitechapel full of history and culture, but it has a great art scene too. A fine example of that is Whitechapel Gallery, a public art gallery close to the area’s high street. The gallery’s approach is Modern Art Styles with displays from contemporary and local artists. The gallery is 120 years old and was one of the first publicly funded galleries in London to feature temporary exhibitions.

Whitechapel

Amenities

Supermarkets
Tesco , YoYo Oriental Supermarket , Sainsbury's
Gyms
Whitechapel Sports Centre , PureGym , Smash Fitness

Universities

Queen Mary University of London
Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry
City of London College

Transport Links

Tube Stations
Whitechapel - District and Hammersmith & City , Aldgate East - District and Hammersmith & City , Aldgate - Circle and Metropolitan
Train Stations
Whitechapel Station - London Overground
Bus Services
25, 106, 205, 254, D3, N205, N253

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Cost of living in the area (The ‘boring’ part but we’ve crunched the numbers so you don’t have to)

Monthly Rent Average

House

£2,891

Per month, based on 3 bedroom property

Halls

£713

Per month, dependant on chosen halls

Cost of Bills

Utilities

£95.00

Per month

Wifi

£25.00

Per month

Council Tax

£984.61

Per year

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Connectivity

Fibre Download Speed

17 Mbps

Fibre Upload Speed

1 Mbps

5G/4G

Average Coverage

Based on all major phone networks

Other Expenses

Pint of Beer

£5.00

Gym Membership

£32.99

Per month

Weekly Food Shop

£28.00

The best spots in Whitechapel

For Coffee

Mouse Tail Coffee

A speciality coffee spot that serves delicious caffeinated beverages and baked goods

For Drinks

Apples & Pears Cocktail Bar

A chic but industrial bar that features colourful pop art and a beer garden

For Food

Townsend

A trendy and fashionable restaurant with a contemporary cuisine situated within Whitechapel Gallery

For Fun

Spitalfields City Farm

An inner-city petting & feeding farm, home to many goats, pigs, sheep and a ferret

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