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E14 0BQ

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Detailed insights for E14 0BQ

Overview

Postcode E14 0BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Poplar ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Blackwall area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackwall is £91,434 per year. The nearest station is Blackwall, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Poplar Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
142
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Blackwall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,309 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Blackwall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18%

Approximately 18.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Blackwall is £91,434 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 179 ft away from E14 0BQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackwall near E14 0BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Blackwall located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E14 0BQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Blackwall

DLR

Walking directions to Blackwall
0.2 mi

2

All Saints

DLR

Walking directions to All Saints
0.3 mi

2

Poplar

DLR

Walking directions to Poplar

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E14 0BQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPoplar Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Poplar Recreation Ground
0.1 miAll Saints ChurchSmallWalking directions to All Saints Church
0.1 miMillennium GreenSmallWalking directions to Millennium Green

Area Profile

Population
118
Population density
35,757.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.59(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.2(+1%)
Vehicle crime
24.26(+159%)
Shoplifting
16.17(+62%)
Drugs
15.8(+155%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
40
33.9%
Other White
22
18.64%
British
18
15.25%
African
15
12.71%
Chinese
4
3.39%
Total population: 118

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
52.48%
No qualifications
15
14.85%
Level 3 (A level)
14
13.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
6.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
7
6.93%
Total 16+ residents: 101

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
19
38%
Owns with a mortgage
9
18%
Shared ownership
7
14%
Other social rented
7
14%
Owns outright
4
8%
Total households: 50

Property prices in Poplar

Median price£442,500
Price per sq ft£607
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£364K – £584K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £442,500 (about £607 per square foot) in Poplar area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £715,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Poplar over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced1£500,000£588
Flats19£410,000£607

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Poplar

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Poplar.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£330,000£515,000
2017£463,175£710,000
2018£599,360£517,500
2019£580,000£550,000
2020£545,000£590,000
2021£387,500£757,500
2022£466,750£600,000
2023£487,500£600,000
2024£464,760£552,500
2025£390,000£625,000
2026£505,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Poplar.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Poplar.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£407£443
2017£743£598
2018£714£657
2019£673£544
2020£748£619
2021£544£586
2022£810£538
2023£733£648
2024£621£642
2025£630£717
2026£588
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Poplar.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E14 0BQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E14 0BQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Aug 2025Flat 11, Mermaid House, Bazely Street, London, E14 0EUFlatsLeasehold£345,000
11 Mar 2026Flat 1302, Wharfside Point South, 4, Prestons Road, London, E14 9EXFlatsLeasehold£380,000
11 Mar 2026Flat 907, Wharfside Point South, 4, Prestons Road, London, E14 9EXFlatsLeasehold£480,000
04 Jul 2025Flat 903, Wharfside Point South, 4, Prestons Road, London, E14 9EXFlatsLeasehold£265,000
11 Mar 2026Flat 501, Wharfside Point South, 4, Prestons Road, London, E14 9ELFlatsLeasehold£460,000

Schools

In the E14 0BQ postcode area, located within Blackwall, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E14 0BQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWoolmore Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 mi16 plusNew City CollegeFurther education

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOur Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E14 0BQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E14 0BQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express262 Poplar High Street, London, E14 0BBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miNest284-286 Poplar High Street, London, E14 0BBWalking directions to Nest
0.2 miSpar40 Cotton Street, London, E14 0ELWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miCost Cut219 East India Dock Road, London, E14 0EDWalking directions to Cost Cut
0.2 miTarak General Store215 East India Dock Road, London, E14 0EDWalking directions to Tarak General Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.

Band A£1,225
Band B£1,429
Band C£1,634
Band D£1,838
Band E£2,246
Band F£2,655
Band G£3,063
Band H£3,676

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E14 0BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gulam Kibria Choudhury

Poplar - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Member of parliament

Apsana Begum

Poplar and Limehouse - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictTower HamletsE09000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyPoplar and LimehouseE14001430
WardPoplarE05009328
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BlackwallE02007113
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 035BE01004219
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2009-04-01

Frequently asked questions about E14 0BQ

Is E14 0BQ (Blackwall) safe?

The area around E14 0BQ records about 142 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near E14 0BQ?

The median sale price around E14 0BQ in Blackwall is £442,500 (about £607 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E14 0BQ?

There are 20 schools close to E14 0BQ, including Woolmore Primary School (Outstanding), New City College (Good) and Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E14 0BQ?

The closest station to E14 0BQ is Blackwall in TfL zone 2, about 218 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E14 0BQ?

E14 0BQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,309 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E14 0BQ (Blackwall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Poplar and Limehouse covering E14 0BQ is Apsana Begum (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gulam Kibria Choudhury (Aspire).