Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

NORTH QUAY PLACE, E14 5GQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH QUAY PLACE, E14 5GQ.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

280

cake
Avg Age

34

payments
Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

work
Employed

74%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: E14 5GQ 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.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
9/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
directions_transitTransit
3/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
psychology

Area Character

With 74% economic activity and an average age of 34, E14 5GQ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E14 5GQ is a well-regarded residential area on North Quay Place, 0.1km 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. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (243 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for E14 5GQ are sourced from Output Area E00167158 (shared with 48 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E14 5GQ. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.2%
Asian / British Asian28.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

74%Active
FT: 64%
Unemployed: 3%
lightbulb

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 5GQ are high at 243 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting327
Anti-social behaviour326
Violence and sexual offences271
Other theft204
Public order79

school Local Schools

P

Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School

Good453 pupils0.3 km
P

Mayflower Primary School

Outstanding398 pupils0.5 km
P

Bygrove Primary School

Outstanding245 pupils0.6 km
P

Lansbury Lawrence Primary School

Good476 pupils0.7 km
P

Woolmore Primary School

Outstanding655 pupils0.8 km
A

South Quay College

50 pupils0.9 km
P

Cyril Jackson Primary School

Outstanding463 pupils0.9 km
S

Langdon Park Community School

Good1077 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

80 nearby
  • Zebedee's Lunch Box Ltd0.9 km
  • The Ottoman Doner0.8 km
  • Top Hat Pizza0.8 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Zabardast0.8 km
  • + 75 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

78 nearby
  • Britannia Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Poplar Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Boots the Chemist (4)0.5 km
  • Boots The Chemist (1)0.3 km
  • Charbonnel et Walker0.4 km
  • + 73 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel Restaurant/Bar1.0 km
  • Bokan0.7 km
  • Britannia International Hotel Restaurant0.6 km
  • Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel Restaurant0.7 km
  • Ibis Hotel Kitchen/Bar0.8 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Brownfield Social Club0.9 km
  • Ethika0.6 km
  • Temple of Art and Music0.6 km
  • Plateau Kiosk0.2 km
  • Nicolas0.2 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

225 nearby
  • Dock Coffee0.8 km
  • Grillz and Shakes0.8 km
  • Henlon & Co Ltd0.9 km
  • Naga Grill0.8 km
  • Perfect Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • + 220 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.4 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Co-operative1.0 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Limehouse1.6 km
  • Canada Water2.4 km
  • Rotherhithe2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Poplar DLR Station0.1 km
  • Poplar DLR Station0.1 km
  • Poplar DLR Station0.1 km
  • Poplar DLR Station0.1 km
  • West India Quay DLR Station0.1 km