Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

THE SOUTH COLONNADE, E14 4QS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SOUTH COLONNADE, E14 4QS.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British51.7%
Asian / British Asian32.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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.

Shoplifting337
Violence and sexual offences315
Anti-social behaviour310
Other theft220
Public order108

school Local Schools

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Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School

Good453 pupils0.5 km
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South Quay College

50 pupils0.6 km
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Mayflower Primary School

Outstanding398 pupils0.7 km
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Seven Mills Primary School

Good234 pupils0.8 km
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Cyril Jackson Primary School

Outstanding463 pupils0.8 km
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Bygrove Primary School

Outstanding245 pupils0.9 km
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Lansbury Lawrence Primary School

Good476 pupils0.9 km
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Woolmore Primary School

Outstanding655 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

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
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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

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
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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

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
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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