E14 6GU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Upper North Street, 0.1km from Lansbury in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Lansbury ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E14 6GU offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. 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 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (62% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £407k.
Census 2021 statistics for E14 6GU are sourced from Output Area E00184104 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER NORTH STREET, E14 6GU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER NORTH STREET, E14 6GU.
288
30
£ 48,700 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E14 6GU 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
With 71% economic activity and an average age of 30, E14 6GU is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E14 6GU. The average age is 29.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 452,500
12 sales · Mean £ 436,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E14 6GU is moderate at 80 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Stebon Primary School
Bow School
Langdon Park Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
92 nearby- Britannia Pharmacy0.9 km
- Poplar Convenience Store0.7 km
- Dennis News Ltd0.8 km
- Sylhet Fish and Meat Market0.9 km
- Taja Halal Food Store Ltd0.8 km
- + 87 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Brownfield Social Club0.8 km
- Davys At Canary Wharf0.8 km
- Platform Hub One Ltd0.8 km
- The Clays0.9 km
- The Tea Merchant0.8 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
130 nearby- Grillz and Shakes0.7 km
- Naga Grill0.7 km
- Perfect Fried Chicken0.7 km
- The Madina Grill0.7 km
- The Works Cafe0.9 km
- + 125 more
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- The Ottoman Doner0.7 km
- Top Hat Pizza0.7 km
- The Munch Plug0.9 km
- Cheeky Churros, Rude Cookies0.7 km
- Golden Tea0.8 km
- + 49 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel Restaurant0.9 km
- George IV Regency Hotel0.6 km
- Manhattan Grill0.7 km
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-operative0.4 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Limehouse1.4 km
- West Ham2.5 km
- Shadwell2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Langdon Park DLR Station0.5 km
- Langdon Park DLR Station0.5 km
- Langdon Park DLR Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E146GU · Data under Open Government Licence