Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

UPPER NORTH STREET, E14 6GU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER NORTH STREET, E14 6GU.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

71%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British61.3%
Asian / British Asian27.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

71%Active
FT: 62%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences427
Anti-social behaviour416
Vehicle crime151
Burglary102
Drugs98

school Local Schools

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Lansbury Lawrence Primary School

Good476 pupils0.1 km
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Bygrove Primary School

Outstanding245 pupils0.2 km
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Mayflower Primary School

Outstanding398 pupils0.2 km
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Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School

Good453 pupils0.4 km
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St Saviour's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding241 pupils0.4 km
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Stebon Primary School

Good676 pupils0.5 km
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Bow School

Good1205 pupils0.6 km
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Langdon Park Community School

Good1077 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel Restaurant0.9 km
  • George IV Regency Hotel0.6 km
  • Manhattan Grill0.7 km
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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