Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

WHARF LANE, E14 7PD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHARF LANE, E14 7PD.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E14 7PD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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Area Character

E14 7PD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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E14 7PD is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Wharf Lane, 0.4km from Limehouse in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Limehouse ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £435k.

Census 2021 statistics for E14 7PD are sourced from Output Area E00183986 (shared with 9 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 7PD. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.6%
Asian / British Asian25.8%
Black / African / Caribbean6.0%
Other / Mixed10.6%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 440,000

24 sales · Mean £ 417,979

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

Crime around E14 7PD is moderate at 76 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 behaviour356
Violence and sexual offences328
Other theft121
Burglary98
Drugs96

school Local Schools

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Sir William Burrough Primary School

Requires Improvement348 pupils0.2 km
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Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School

Good160 pupils0.2 km
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Cyril Jackson Primary School

Outstanding463 pupils0.3 km
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Stephen Hawking School

Outstanding93 pupils0.3 km
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Cayley Primary School

Good537 pupils0.6 km
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Halley Primary School

Good212 pupils0.6 km
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St Paul with St Luke CofE Primary School

Good215 pupils0.7 km
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Stebon Primary School

Good676 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Docklands Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Euro Halal Cash & Carry Locksley0.1 km
  • Excel Wines & Spirits0.2 km
  • Hind Grove Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Lime Store0.5 km
  • + 48 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Prince Regent0.3 km
  • Star of the East, Daddy’s Dim Sum, Phikul0.3 km
  • The Crown0.3 km
  • The Old Ship0.5 km
  • Queens Head0.4 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

59 nearby
  • Beans & Beyond0.4 km
  • Popular Pizza0.6 km
  • Raj Boy Tandoori0.5 km
  • Shanshuijian0.5 km
  • The Burger Hub0.3 km
  • + 54 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Basiliano Pizzeria0.3 km
  • Basilico0.3 km
  • Diamond Chicken and Pizza0.4 km
  • Docklands Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Hung Tou0.6 km
  • + 32 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Express by Holiday Inn Bar0.7 km
  • Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel Restaurant0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Limehouse0.5 km
  • Shadwell1.7 km
  • Wapping1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Limehouse DLR Station0.4 km
  • Limehouse DLR Station0.4 km
  • Limehouse DLR Station0.5 km
  • Limehouse Rail Station0.5 km