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E14 0FT

Saltwell Street

Poplar

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Overview

Postcode E14 0FT 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 very high crime levels, with around 166.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 West India Quay, about 0.2 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bartlett Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
166
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
47.9%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Poplar West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,972 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Poplar West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 166.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.9%

Approximately 47.9% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from E14 0FT.

Flood risk

Very low

Poplar West near E14 0FT has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is West India Quay located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E14 0FT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

West India Quay

DLR

Walking directions to West India Quay
0.2 mi

2

Poplar

DLR

Walking directions to Poplar
0.2 mi

2

Westferry

DLR

Walking directions to Westferry

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
13,732.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.31(+123%)
Anti-social behaviour
52.13(+94%)
Vehicle crime
16.59(+77%)
Drugs
14.81(+139%)
Theft from the person
11.85(+26%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
120
41.24%
British
79
27.15%
Other White
35
12.03%
African
10
3.44%
Other
9
3.09%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
41.42%
No qualifications
56
23.43%
Level 3 (A level)
29
12.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
5.44%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
50
42.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
25.21%
Owns with a mortgage
23
19.33%
Owns outright
8
6.72%
Other social rented
7
5.88%
Total households: 119

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E14 0FT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E14 0FT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 202561, Saltwell Street, London, E14 0DYTerracedFreehold£500,000
07 Jun 202550, Poplar High Street, London, E14 0DLFlatsLeasehold£330,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 3, East India Buildings, Saltwell Street, London, E14 0DHFlatsLeasehold£380,000
21 Mar 202527, Dingle Gardens, London, E14 0DNTerracedFreehold£555,000
16 Jan 202664, Morant Street, London, E14 8ELFlatsLeasehold£390,000

Schools

In the E14 0FT postcode area, located within Poplar West, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.1 miPrimaryMayflower Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 mi16 plusNew City CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E14 0FT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miJTA Convenience Store5 Saltwell Street, London, E14 0DQWalking directions to JTA Convenience Store
0.1 miPoplar Mini Market53 Poplar High Street, London, E14 0DJWalking directions to Poplar Mini Market
0.2 miHot News14 Hertsmere Road, London, E14 4AEWalking directions to Hot News
0.2 miSelect ConvenienceUpper North Street, London, E14 6FYWalking directions to Select Convenience
0.3 miHind Grove Food and Wine212 Hind Grove, London, E14 6HPWalking directions to Hind Grove Food and Wine

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 0FT, 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 024CE01004256
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2012-08-01

Frequently asked questions about E14 0FT

Is E14 0FT (Poplar West) safe?

The area around E14 0FT records about 166 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 0FT?

The median sale price around E14 0FT 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 0FT?

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

What is the nearest station to E14 0FT?

The closest station to E14 0FT is West India Quay in TfL zone 2, about 310 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E14 0FT?

E14 0FT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,972 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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