E14 4QS is an active urban area on The South Colonnade, 0.2km from Canary Wharf in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Canary Wharf ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (262 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for E14 4QS are sourced from Output Area E00167122 (shared with 119 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE SOUTH COLONNADE, E14 4QS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SOUTH COLONNADE, E14 4QS.
237
34
£ 56,100 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E14 4QS 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.
Area Character
High employment, young population. E14 4QS combines 66% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E14 4QS. The average age is 34.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near E14 4QS are high at 262 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
South Quay College
Mayflower Primary School
Seven Mills Primary School
Cyril Jackson Primary School
Bygrove Primary School
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Woolmore Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
81 nearby- Steff My Face1.0 km
- Coffee & Toast0.5 km
- Mandarin Oak, Hakka Wakka, 500CP, Tesoro Pizza0.4 km
- The 500 Calorie Project, Holy Cow! Plant Based, Behrouz Biryani0.4 km
- Yolk0.0 km
- + 76 more
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Britannia Pharmacy0.9 km
- Barney's (Billingsgate) Ltd0.5 km
- Billingsgate Fresh Fish0.5 km
- Cineworld Cinema0.3 km
- M F Seafoods Ltd0.6 km
- + 69 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Manhattan Grill0.2 km
- Bokan0.5 km
- Britannia International Hotel Restaurant0.3 km
- Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel Restaurant0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- The Limehouse0.1 km
- The Pagination0.1 km
- Urban Bar/Jamboree0.9 km
- Ethika0.7 km
- Temple of Art and Music0.7 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
209 nearby- Cafe Brera0.5 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- Nando's Chickenland Ltd0.0 km
- Rocket Restaurant0.5 km
- Sticks 'n' Sushi0.3 km
- + 204 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.3 km
- Tesco0.0 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Limehouse1.5 km
- Canada Water2.2 km
- Rotherhithe2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Canary Wharf DLR Station0.1 km
- Canary Wharf DLR Station0.1 km
- Canary Wharf DLR Station0.1 km
- Heron Quays DLR Station0.2 km
- Heron Quays DLR Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E144QS · Data under Open Government Licence