E14 6EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ricardo Street, 0.2km from Lansbury in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Lansbury ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E14 6EG is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £370k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for E14 6EG are sourced from Output Area E00021367 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICARDO STREET, E14 6EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICARDO STREET, E14 6EG.
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33
£ 45,200 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E14 6EG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E14 6EG has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E14 6EG. The average age is 33.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 370,000
2 sales · Mean £ 370,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E14 6EG is moderate at 74 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.
school Local Schools
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Bygrove Primary School
Mayflower Primary School
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Langdon Park Community School
Bow School
Stebon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
139 nearby- Bartlett Mitchell0.8 km
- BaxterStorey Ltd @ BGC1.0 km
- Boisdale of Canary Wharf0.9 km
- BrewDog1.0 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- + 134 more
Retailers - Other
93 nearby- Boots The Chemist (1)0.9 km
- Paul UK Canary Wharf0.9 km
- News On The Wharf (2)0.9 km
- News On The Wharf (5)1.0 km
- Nest0.9 km
- + 88 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Plateau Kiosk0.9 km
- Nicolas0.9 km
- Davys At Canary Wharf0.8 km
- Platform Hub One Ltd0.8 km
- The Clays0.9 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- BLB Canary Wharf1.0 km
- Ensalada0.9 km
- Grill'd1.0 km
- Itsu1.0 km
- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts1.0 km
- + 59 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel Restaurant1.0 km
- Manhattan Grill0.7 km
- George IV Regency Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Limehouse1.5 km
- West Ham2.4 km
- Shadwell2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Langdon Park DLR Station0.4 km
- Langdon Park DLR Station0.4 km
- Langdon Park DLR Station0.4 km
- All Saints DLR Station0.5 km
- All Saints DLR Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E146EG · Data under Open Government Licence