E14 5AJ is an active urban area located 0.3km 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, big city services, with accommodation and food. 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 (230 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for E14 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00167122 (shared with 119 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E14 5AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E14 5AJ.
237
34
£ 56,100 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E14 5AJ 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 5AJ 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 5AJ. 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 5AJ are high at 230 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
South Quay College
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Seven Mills Primary School
Mayflower Primary School
Bygrove Primary School
Cyril Jackson Primary School
Woolmore Primary School
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Allens Pharmacy0.9 km
- Choice Limited0.7 km
- Convenience Store0.8 km
- Island Wines0.9 km
- Barney's (Billingsgate) Ltd0.4 km
- + 65 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Tooke Arms0.8 km
- The Limehouse0.2 km
- The Pagination0.2 km
- Pepper Saint Ontiod0.9 km
- Humble Grape0.2 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
211 nearby- Abokado0.6 km
- Byblos Harbour0.7 km
- Cafe Deccan0.8 km
- Canting Restaurant0.6 km
- Clifton Docklands0.7 km
- + 206 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Co-operative0.6 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
82 nearby- Break For Pleasure Ltd0.7 km
- Burger n Biite0.9 km
- China Town Pizza Town Dessert Town Burger and wraps0.7 km
- Docklands Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Firezza0.9 km
- + 77 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Manhattan Grill0.3 km
- Bokan0.4 km
- Britannia International Hotel Restaurant0.4 km
- Ibis Hotel Kitchen/Bar0.9 km
- Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel Restaurant0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Limehouse1.7 km
- Canada Water2.3 km
- Rotherhithe2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Canary Wharf DLR Station0.1 km
- Canary Wharf Underground Station0.1 km
- Canary Wharf Underground Station0.1 km
- Canary Wharf DLR Station0.1 km
- Canary Wharf DLR Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: E145AJ · Data under Open Government Licence