Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

HALE STREET, E14 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALE STREET, E14 0BU.

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Population

472

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: E14 0BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

E14 0BU has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 29-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E14 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hale Street, 0.2km from Poplar in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Poplar ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E14 0BU is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for E14 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00021419 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E14 0BU. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British9.6%
Asian / British Asian78.4%
Black / African / Caribbean6.2%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E14 0BU is above average at 98 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour272
Violence and sexual offences268
Shoplifting97
Other theft92
Vehicle crime88

school Local Schools

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Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School

Good453 pupils0.1 km
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Mayflower Primary School

Outstanding398 pupils0.3 km
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Bygrove Primary School

Outstanding245 pupils0.3 km
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Lansbury Lawrence Primary School

Good476 pupils0.4 km
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Woolmore Primary School

Outstanding655 pupils0.7 km
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Langdon Park Community School

Good1077 pupils0.7 km
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St Saviour's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding241 pupils0.7 km
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Cyril Jackson Primary School

Outstanding463 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

69 nearby
  • Zebedee's Lunch Box Ltd0.9 km
  • The Ottoman Doner0.6 km
  • Top Hat Pizza0.6 km
  • Dishpatch0.6 km
  • Hin Cheong0.6 km
  • + 64 more
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Retailers - Other

83 nearby
  • Britannia Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Britannia Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Poplar Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Nest0.7 km
  • Simply Fresh0.9 km
  • + 78 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Brownfield Social Club0.7 km
  • Humble Grape0.6 km
  • London Cocktail Club0.5 km
  • The Ledger Building0.5 km
  • The Sipping Room0.4 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

202 nearby
  • Aberfeldy Cafe1.0 km
  • Dock Coffee0.7 km
  • Grillz and Shakes0.6 km
  • Henlon & Co Ltd1.0 km
  • Naga Grill0.6 km
  • + 197 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Ibis Hotel Kitchen/Bar0.8 km
  • Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel Restaurant0.8 km
  • George IV Regency Hotel0.5 km
  • Manhattan Grill0.4 km
  • Britannia International Hotel Restaurant0.9 km
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Waitrose Food and Home0.6 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Limehouse1.5 km
  • Canada Water2.6 km
  • Rotherhithe2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Poplar DLR Station0.2 km
  • Poplar DLR Station0.2 km
  • Poplar DLR Station0.2 km
  • Poplar DLR Station0.2 km
  • West India Quay DLR Station0.3 km