E14 6BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Locksons Close, 0.4km from Bow Common in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Lansbury ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E14 6BH is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 40% 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.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £375k, down 2.3% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for E14 6BH are sourced from Output Area E00184013 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOCKSONS CLOSE, E14 6BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOCKSONS CLOSE, E14 6BH.
420
30
£ 45,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E14 6BH has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 2.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E14 6BH. The average age is 29.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 365,000
26 sales · Mean £ 347,048
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E14 6BH is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bow School
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Manorfield Primary School
St Paul's Way Trust School
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Stebon Primary School
The Clara Grant Primary School
Langdon Park Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Denni's News0.7 km
- Elahee Grocers0.9 km
- Alan Supermarket0.8 km
- Boots the Chemist0.7 km
- CM Newsagents & Off Licence0.9 km
- + 63 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Galvaniser's PH0.8 km
- Widows Son0.6 km
- Callaghans0.6 km
- Festival Inn0.6 km
- The Manor Arms0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Buddies London0.5 km
- Eye London0.8 km
- Les Miches0.6 km
- Basirs Bakery0.9 km
- Better Coffee Corner0.8 km
- + 52 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Chowpatty, Vegan Curries, Desi Videsi, Healthy Wealthy0.8 km
- Holy Smokes BBQ0.8 km
- La Bella Napoli, La Cucina Italiana, Mare Pizza Tico Taco0.8 km
- Meat Up, Sexy Vegan0.8 km
- Ranchos0.9 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- George IV Regency Hotel0.8 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- Lidl0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Limehouse1.6 km
- West Ham2.1 km
- Shadwell2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Langdon Park DLR Station0.4 km
- Langdon Park DLR Station0.4 km
- Langdon Park DLR Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E146BH · Data under Open Government Licence