E14 8BS is a mixed residential area on Oak Lane, 0.4km from Limehouse in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Limehouse ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E14 8BS is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £306k.
Census 2021 statistics for E14 8BS are sourced from Output Area E00021420 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK LANE, E14 8BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK LANE, E14 8BS.
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37
£ 68,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E14 8BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
E14 8BS has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-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 8BS. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 306,000
1 sales · Mean £ 306,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E14 8BS is moderate at 66 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
Cyril Jackson Primary School
Sir William Burrough Primary School
Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School
Stephen Hawking School
Cayley Primary School
Mayflower Primary School
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Stebon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Co-operative0.8 km
- Hot News II0.6 km
- CM Newsagents & Off Licence0.8 km
- Poplar Mini Market0.8 km
- Pure Gym0.7 km
- + 45 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel Restaurant0.5 km
- Manhattan Grill0.8 km
- The Express by Holiday Inn Bar0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Davys At Canary Wharf0.9 km
- The Clays0.8 km
- The Tea Merchant0.9 km
- Queens Head0.6 km
- The Limehouse0.9 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Yun hai restaurant0.9 km
- Blacklock Canary Wharf0.9 km
- Credit Suisse - Restaurant Associates0.8 km
- INAMO SUKOSHI1.0 km
- Mala Indian Kitchen & Bar0.5 km
- + 75 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Cheeky Churros, Rude Cookies0.5 km
- Golden Tea0.5 km
- Hubbub Catering Ltd0.5 km
- Le Bab1.0 km
- Negi Nori, Mitsuki, Soho Poke, Po Po Poke0.5 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Limehouse0.6 km
- Shadwell1.8 km
- Rotherhithe1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Westferry DLR Station0.4 km
- Westferry DLR Station0.4 km
- Westferry DLR Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E148BS · Data under Open Government Licence