E14 6HQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on East India Dock Road, 0.3km from Lansbury in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Mile End ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E14 6HQ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. 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 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 53% 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 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £237k.
Census 2021 statistics for E14 6HQ are sourced from Output Area E00183728 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST INDIA DOCK ROAD, E14 6HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST INDIA DOCK ROAD, E14 6HQ.
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32
£ 48,700 /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 6HQ has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E14 6HQ. The average age is 32.3. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 270,000
7 sales · Mean £ 265,285
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E14 6HQ is moderate at 89 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.
school Local Schools
Mayflower Primary School
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Bygrove Primary School
Cyril Jackson Primary School
Stebon Primary School
Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
153 nearby- Asia Villa0.9 km
- Cravings Dessert1.0 km
- Ertugrul Mangal0.9 km
- Poplar Cafe1.0 km
- Cafe Brera0.7 km
- + 148 more
Takeaway Shop
68 nearby- Dishpatch1.0 km
- Hin Cheong0.9 km
- Coffee & Toast0.7 km
- Mandarin Oak, Hakka Wakka, 500CP, Tesoro Pizza0.4 km
- The 500 Calorie Project, Holy Cow! Plant Based, Behrouz Biryani0.4 km
- + 63 more
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- Nisa Local Langdon Park0.8 km
- Barney's (Billingsgate) Ltd0.8 km
- Billingsgate Fresh Fish0.8 km
- Cineworld Cinema0.4 km
- M F Seafoods Ltd0.9 km
- + 83 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Manhattan Grill0.5 km
- George IV Regency Hotel0.8 km
- Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel Restaurant0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- The Limehouse0.7 km
- The Pagination0.7 km
- Callaghans0.7 km
- Festival Inn0.5 km
- Hope & Anchor0.8 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Waitrose Food and Home0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Limehouse1.2 km
- Shadwell2.4 km
- Rotherhithe2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Westferry DLR Station0.3 km
- Westferry DLR Station0.3 km
- Westferry DLR Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E146HQ · Data under Open Government Licence