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E14 0BU

Hale Street

Poplar

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Detailed insights for E14 0BU

Overview

Postcode E14 0BU is located in a major urban area, within the Poplar ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Poplar West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Poplar West is £64,790 per year. The nearest station is Poplar, about 0.2 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bartlett Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
48.2%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Poplar West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,876 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Poplar West has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.2%

Approximately 48.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Poplar West is £64,790 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 255 ft away from E14 0BU.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Poplar located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E14 0BU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Poplar

DLR

Walking directions to Poplar
0.2 mi

2

West India Quay

DLR

Walking directions to West India Quay
0.2 mi

2

All Saints

DLR

Walking directions to All Saints

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E14 0BU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBartlett ParkMediumWalking directions to Bartlett Park
0.1 miPoplar Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Poplar Recreation Ground
0.4 miJubilee ParkSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Park

Area Profile

Population
471
Population density
42,432.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
38.94(+45%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.75(-11%)
Vehicle crime
13.88(+48%)
Theft from the person
8.06(-14%)
Other theft
6.71(-41%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
336
71.79%
Other White
29
6.2%
African
23
4.91%
Indian
18
3.85%
British
13
2.78%
Total population: 468

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
83
26.27%
Level 4+ (Degree)
68
21.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
51
16.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
14.24%
Level 3 (A level)
41
12.97%
Total 16+ residents: 316

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
66
47.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
45
32.37%
Owns with a mortgage
10
7.19%
Owns outright
9
6.47%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.32%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Poplar

Median price£410,000
Price per sq ft£607
Sales (last 12 months)19
Typical range (middle 50%)£363K – £565K

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (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
Flats18£405,000£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£475,000
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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E14 0BU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E14 0BU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 2026Flat 54, Leyland House, Hale Street, London, E14 0BUFlatsLeasehold£210,000
06 Jun 2025Flat 10, Devitt House, Wades Place, London, E14 0DBFlatsLeasehold£248,000
03 Jun 2026Flat 2, Blomfield House, 4, Hale Street, London, E14 0BSFlatsLeasehold£715,000
26 Mar 2025Flat 1, Blomfield House, 4, Hale Street, London, E14 0BSFlatsLeasehold£480,000
29 May 20253, Malam Gardens, London, E14 0TRTerracedFreehold£625,000

Schools

In the E14 0BU postcode area, located within Poplar West, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E14 0BU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryOur Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 mi16 plusNew City CollegeFurther education

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMayflower Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E14 0BU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPoplar Mini Market53 Poplar High Street, London, E14 0DJWalking directions to Poplar Mini Market
0.1 miJTA Convenience Store5 Saltwell Street, London, E14 0DQWalking directions to JTA Convenience Store
0.1 miLions Express121 Poplar High Street, London, E14 0AEWalking directions to Lions Express
0.2 miPoplar Oriental Grocers181 East India Dock Road, London, E14 0EAWalking directions to Poplar Oriental Grocers
0.2 miSelect ConvenienceUpper North Street, London, E14 6FYWalking directions to Select Convenience

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 0BU, 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)Poplar WestE02000887
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 024DE01004257
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E14 0BU

Is E14 0BU (Poplar West) safe?

The area around E14 0BU records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 0BU?

The median sale price around E14 0BU in Poplar West is £410,000 (about £607 per square foot) based on 19 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E14 0BU?

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

What is the nearest station to E14 0BU?

The closest station to E14 0BU is Poplar in TfL zone 2, about 245 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E14 0BU?

E14 0BU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,876 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E14 0BU (Poplar West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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