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Poplar Central

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About

Poplar Central is a residential and commercial area in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It is located near the Limehouse Cut canal and is well-connected by public transport, including Poplar DLR station. The area features a mix of housing, from historic terraces to modern apartment blocks, alongside local shops and community facilities.

Poplar Central has a strong industrial heritage, with former docks and warehouses now repurposed for housing and businesses. The area includes green spaces like Poplar Recreation Ground and is close to the River Thames. It serves as a hub for local services, with schools, healthcare centres, and leisure options within easy reach.

Area overview

On average Poplar Central has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 50.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Poplar Central is £45,200 per year. There are 5 schools in Poplar Central: 5 primary (5 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
50.4%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Poplar Central Population
9,287
Population density
19,634.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
4,104
44.19%
British
1,820
19.6%
Other White
905
9.74%
African
731
7.87%
Indian
209
2.25%
Total population: 9,287

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,018
33.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
831
27.43%
Social rents from council
475
15.68%
Owns with a mortgage
420
13.86%
Owns outright
153
5.05%
Total households: 3,030

Property prices in Poplar Central

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Poplar Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £740,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Poplar Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Poplar Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats19£375,000
Terraced4£608,500

10 years median price trend in Poplar Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Poplar Central.

All postcodes in Poplar Central

E146AW

Kerbey Street

E146BZ

Alton Street

E146RU

Chrisp Street

E146TX

Cotall Street

E146UQ

Broomfield Street

E140QU

St Leonard's Road

E140TE

New Village Avenue

E146DX

Flora Close

E146NG

Ida Street

E146TA

Guthridge Close

E140EA

Cotton Street

E140PJ

Aberfeldy Street

E140PN

Blair Street

E140TA

Aberfeldy Street

E146BB

Chrisp Street

E146AL

Cordelia Street

E140XU

St Leonard's Road

E146AN

Sturry Street

E146EW

Upper North Street

E146LG

Cotton Street

E146LL

Chrisp Street

E146LQ

Follett Street

E140PL

Ada Gardens

E146EN

Upper North Street

E146LP

Chrisp Street

E146UL

Barchester Street

E140NP

Athol Square

E146BN

Brabazon Street

E146DJ

Rigden Street

E146DZ

Cordelia Street

E146PF

Morris Road

E146RT

Chrisp Street

E140ED

Bazely Street

E146AE

Grundy Street

E146BQ

Broomfield Street

E146LY

Findhorn Street

E146RX

Morris Road

E146AD

Grundy Street

E146BF

Broomfield Street

E146RR

Barchester Street

E140PY

Dee Street

E140EG

Cotton Street

E140PF

Dee Street

E146AB

Kerbey Street

E146EG

Cordelia Street

E146GD

Ricardo Street

E146RL

Barchester Street

E140TB

New Village Avenue

E146EF

Giraud Street

E146ND

Brownfield Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.