Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

NARROW STREET, E14 8DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NARROW STREET, E14 8DN.

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Population

246

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 68,700 /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 8DN 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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Area Character

E14 8DN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 18% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 13.7% year-on-year.

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

E14 8DN is a mixed residential area on Narrow Street, 0.4km from Ratcliff in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Limehouse ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

For renters and young professionals, E14 8DN offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £378k, up 13.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E14 8DN are sourced from Output Area E00167107 (shared with 4 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 8DN. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.7%
Asian / British Asian30.8%
Black / African / Caribbean6.1%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

71%Active
FT: 58%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 410,000

15 sales · Mean £ 429,833

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

Crime around E14 8DN is moderate at 86 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 behaviour223
Violence and sexual offences203
Drugs111
Burglary93
Other theft80

school Local Schools

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Stephen Hawking School

Outstanding93 pupils0.3 km
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Sir William Burrough Primary School

Requires Improvement348 pupils0.5 km
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Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good145 pupils0.5 km
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Cyril Jackson Primary School

Outstanding463 pupils0.6 km
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Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School

Good160 pupils0.6 km
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Cayley Primary School

Good537 pupils0.6 km
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Marion Richardson Primary School

Good449 pupils0.7 km
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Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School

Outstanding1480 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Co-operative0.4 km
  • Docklands Food & Wine0.4 km
  • Euro Halal Cash & Carry Locksley0.5 km
  • Excel Wines & Spirits0.5 km
  • Lime Store0.3 km
  • + 40 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel Restaurant0.8 km
  • Thameside youth hostel0.8 km
  • The Express by Holiday Inn Bar0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Prospect of Whitby0.9 km
  • Prince Regent0.5 km
  • Star of the East, Daddy’s Dim Sum, Phikul0.7 km
  • The Crown0.3 km
  • The Old Ship0.4 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • Yun hai restaurant0.6 km
  • Mala Indian Kitchen & Bar0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger, Westferry0.9 km
  • Zizzi0.9 km
  • Beans & Beyond0.8 km
  • + 43 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Cheeky Churros, Rude Cookies1.0 km
  • Golden Tea0.9 km
  • Hubbub Catering Ltd0.9 km
  • Negi Nori, Mitsuki, Soho Poke, Po Po Poke1.0 km
  • Salt Shed, FarmStand, PlantStand, Halo Burger, Patty Guy0.9 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Limehouse0.3 km
  • Shadwell1.3 km
  • Wapping1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Limehouse DLR Station0.2 km
  • Limehouse DLR Station0.2 km
  • Limehouse DLR Station0.2 km
  • Limehouse Rail Station0.3 km