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Poplar West

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About

Poplar West is a residential district located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates and modern apartment blocks, with a mix of social and private housing. Its streets are primarily residential, with local amenities concentrated around Chrisp Street Market. The area functions as a neighbourhood for people working in the nearby commercial centres of Canary Wharf and the City.

The geography is defined by the Limehouse Cut canal, which runs along its southern edge, providing a linear green space and walking route. The area includes the Lansbury Estate, a significant example of post-war architecture and town planning originally built as part of the 1951 Festival of Britain. Poplar Recreation Ground offers a main public green space for the community, with facilities for sports and leisure.

Area overview

On average Poplar West has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Poplar West is £64,790 per year. There are 2 schools in Poplar West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Poplar West is home to around 10,801 people, with a population density of about 18,539.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
40.2%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Poplar West Population
10,801
Population density
18,539.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
42.13(+58%)
Violence and sexual offences
34.07(+12%)
Drugs
9.07(+49%)
Vehicle crime
8.7(-10%)
Other theft
6.67(-43%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
4,705
43.55%
British
2,012
18.62%
Other White
1,349
12.49%
African
612
5.67%
Other
268
2.48%
Total population: 10,803

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,451
41.36%
No qualifications
1,671
20.03%
Level 3 (A level)
1,099
13.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
883
10.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
740
8.87%
Total 16+ residents: 8,344

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,209
30.62%
Social rents from council
983
24.9%
Other social rented
807
20.44%
Owns with a mortgage
488
12.36%
Owns outright
260
6.59%
Total households: 3,948

Property prices in Poplar West

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Poplar West area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,000 up to £870,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Poplar West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats36£360,000
Terraced5£625,000

10 years median price trend in Poplar West

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

All postcodes in Poplar West

E140HF

Smythe Street

E141QP

Mile End

E141WP

Mile End

E146JA

Stainsby Road

E140FT

Saltwell Street

E140HD

Smythe Street

E141PR

Mile End

E140AQ

Poplar High Street

E141DD

Mile End

E145DQ

Mile End

E146HU

Hind Grove

E147DT

Pelling Street

E147TB

Clyde Square

E148ES

Pinefield Close

E141BF

Mile End

E146HN

Gough Walk

E148EZ

West India Dock Road

E148FN

Birchfield Street

E140DJ

Hale Street

E146DQ

East India Dock Road

E141AZ

Mile End

E141XS

Mile End

E145BQ

Mile End

E145AW

Mile End

E146JG

Canton Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.