E14 9YN is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.2km from Docklands in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Canary Wharf ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E14 9YN is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The predominance of young residents (average age 25) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 54% 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 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E14 9YN are sourced from Output Area E00184008 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E14 9YN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E14 9YN.
453
25
£ 52,900 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in E14 9YN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 25-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 9YN. The average age is 24.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E14 9YN is moderate at 75 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
South Quay College
Seven Mills Primary School
Canary Wharf College 3
Arnhem Wharf Primary School
Cubitt Town Primary School
St Edmund's Catholic School
Harbinger Primary School
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
188 nearby- Docklands Sailing & Watersports Centre0.5 km
- Abokado0.3 km
- Byblos Harbour0.2 km
- Cafe Deccan0.5 km
- Cafe Forever Internet Cafe & Restaurant0.7 km
- + 183 more
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Allens Pharmacy0.7 km
- Choice Limited0.4 km
- Convenience Store0.4 km
- Fodal Supermarket0.9 km
- Island Wines0.7 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- The George0.7 km
- Tooke Arms0.4 km
- The Gun0.9 km
- The Observatory0.2 km
- Ethika0.5 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Co-operative0.2 km
- Co-operative0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
67 nearby- Break For Pleasure Ltd0.5 km
- Burger n Biite0.4 km
- China Town Pizza Town Dessert Town Burger and wraps0.4 km
- Docklands Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Firezza0.6 km
- + 62 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Bokan0.2 km
- Britannia International Hotel Restaurant0.4 km
- Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel Restaurant1.0 km
- Manhattan Grill0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Limehouse2.0 km
- Canada Water2.1 km
- Rotherhithe2.3 km
Bus Stops
- South Quay DLR Station0.3 km
- South Quay DLR Station0.3 km
- South Quay DLR Station0.3 km
- Heron Quays DLR Station0.4 km
- Heron Quays DLR Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E149YN · Data under Open Government Licence