Spring brings renewed optimism for Wapping’s
housing market.

Wapping’s property market experienced a welcome boost as spring arrived. There has been
a notable uptick in market sentiment and new listings for sale. This increased choice is bolstering buyer
confidence, though price sensitivity remains key.

Buyers are proceeding cautiously, carefully weighing value before making decisions. While the pace of sales is still
measured, growing optimism suggests a positive trajectory.

What’s happening in the Wapping rental market?

The rental sector continues to thrive, driven by Wapping’s prime location and historical charm. Professionals are drawn to its riverside views, excellent transport links, and vibrant amenities. The upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill is set to shift the rental landscape, and some Landlords are considering selling. These factors solidify Wapping’s status as one of London’s most desirable areas, offering character and convenience in equal measure.

Wapping housing market performance: key highlights

• ^ The number of buyers registering interest with Cluttons Wapping has risen in Q1 2025
• +8.5% Annual change in rents, year to Feb 2025
• £700,000 Average price achieved for a flat, 2024
• +12.6% Annual change in the number of properties available for sale, year to Feb 2025
• +1.7% Annual change in sales prices, year to Feb 2025

What’s happening across the rest of the London housing market?

Gráinne Gilmore, Cluttons’ director of research, shares the latest insights into market trends.

Source: see below

Activity in the prime London sales market picked up late last year and has maintained this momentum in the first three months of 2025. Some transactions were brought forward by those aiming to beat the deadline of 1 April when stamp duty thresholds rose back to 2022 levels after the ending of the stamp duty ‘holiday’. Sales transaction levels should remain robust in the Spring period, and the stock of homes for sale continues to climb. However, pricing in the prime London market remains largely flat year-on-year, while prices have risen by a modest +1.7% in the wider Tower Hamlets market in the year to February 2025.

Pricing, especially for apartments used as pied-à-terres will have to take into account the higher stamp duty charges for those buying a second home, as well as the higher mortgage costs compared to early 2022. The global economic landscape remains volatile, but we are expecting two or three further base rate cuts this year which will underpin activity.

Demand in the rental market is also strong, although it has eased compared to the peak 18 months ago. The supply of homes for rent in prime London remains constrained, and this will continue throughout the year, especially as new rules come into force under the Renters’ Rights Bill. The imbalance between supply and demand will underpin rental growth, but the growth rate will be more modest this year than that of the last two years, which has led to stretched
affordability in some markets.

Sources: Cluttons Wapping, ONS, Lonres, Savills. Data referenced covers E1W, E14, Tower Hamlets and Cluttons Wapping’s office patches. Source of chart: Savills.

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