Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

CANTON STREET, E14 6EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANTON STREET, E14 6EP.

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Population

501

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
workEmployment
2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 53% social renting, E14 6EP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £550,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E14 6EP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Canton Street, 0.1km from Lansbury in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Mile End ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E14 6EP is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 53% 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 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £550k.

Census 2021 statistics for E14 6EP are sourced from Output Area E00183728 (shared with 12 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 6EP. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British28.0%
Asian / British Asian59.1%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 550,000

1 sales · Mean £ 550,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E14 6EP is moderate at 87 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.

Anti-social behaviour388
Violence and sexual offences375
Vehicle crime127
Other theft122
Drugs104

school Local Schools

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Mayflower Primary School

Outstanding398 pupils0.1 km
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Lansbury Lawrence Primary School

Good476 pupils0.2 km
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Bygrove Primary School

Outstanding245 pupils0.2 km
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Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School

Good453 pupils0.3 km
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St Saviour's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding241 pupils0.5 km
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Stebon Primary School

Good676 pupils0.6 km
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Cyril Jackson Primary School

Outstanding463 pupils0.6 km
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Langdon Park Community School

Good1077 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

94 nearby
  • Britannia Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Poplar Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Boots The Chemist (1)0.8 km
  • Charbonnel et Walker0.9 km
  • Pantree0.9 km
  • + 89 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Brownfield Social Club0.9 km
  • Plateau Kiosk0.8 km
  • Nicolas0.8 km
  • The Henry Addington0.9 km
  • Urban Bar/Jamboree0.6 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

156 nearby
  • Grillz and Shakes0.8 km
  • Naga Grill0.8 km
  • Perfect Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • The Madina Grill0.8 km
  • Bartlett Mitchell0.8 km
  • + 151 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

70 nearby
  • The Ottoman Doner0.8 km
  • Top Hat Pizza0.8 km
  • Dez Amore0.9 km
  • BLB Canary Wharf0.9 km
  • Chopd Westferry Circus0.8 km
  • + 65 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Co-operative0.5 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel Restaurant0.8 km
  • Manhattan Grill0.6 km
  • George IV Regency Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Limehouse1.3 km
  • Shadwell2.5 km
  • Rotherhithe2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Westferry DLR Station0.5 km
  • Westferry DLR Station0.5 km
  • Westferry DLR Station0.5 km