31,353 people · median £372,500 · Tower Hamlets
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Sold price trend -23.2%
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Poplar is a neighbourhood in London with a population of 31,353. The median house price is £372,500, with 332 sales recorded in the past 12 months. Flats dominate the market at 290 sales with a median of £360,000; terraces number 24 with a median of £608,500.
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Prices have declined 23.2 percent over five years. The area shows about 15 percent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. Housing is predominantly rented, with 43.8 percent in social housing and 31.5 percent privately rented; only 20.9 percent is owner-occupied. The median age is 30.9 years. Educational attainment is relatively strong, with 42.0 percent of residents aged 16 and over holding level 4 qualifications or above. Air quality is moderate, with an elevated annual nitrogen dioxide mean of 23.7 and a moderate particulate matter mean of 9.7. Flood risk affects 53.0 percent of the area. Digital connectivity is strong, with 98.6 percent superfast broadband availability. The area contains 25 conservation areas and 52 listed buildings. Council tax band D is £1,837.78.
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