Wapping

Find Out More About Living in Wapping

Poor Wapping suffered greatly during the Blitz, its strategic location upon the banks of the Thames making it a prime target for German incendiary bombs. However, the district has risen triumphantly from the ashes and made a phenomenal comeback. England’s first police force – the Marine Police Force– was formed in Wapping over two hundred years ago and still has its base there (although they’re now called the Marine Support Unit).

Wapping is relatively small, and quite self-contained in its way, which lends it a character and community spirit all of its own. Its cobbled streets, sense of history, and unique nature are cherished by residents and visitors alike.

It’s a fantastic place to find independently run, friendly pubs and restaurants – most of such venues in Wapping being privately owned. The district is also replete in parks and green spaces, making it easy for residents and workers to relax away from the pressures of urban living.

If you are looking for a relatively quiet, community-centred life which is nonetheless within strolling distance of the buzzing heart of the UK’s financial and cultural scene, then Wapping is the place for you.