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E14 5HF

Blackwall & Cubitt Town

Tower Hamlets

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Detailed insights for E14 5HF

Overview

Postcode E14 5HF is located in a major urban area, within the Blackwall & Cubitt Town ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Blackwall area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.5 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 Canary Wharf, about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and no 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
121
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Blackwall has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,484 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Blackwall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.6%

Approximately 5.6% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from E14 5HF.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackwall near E14 5HF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Canary Wharf located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E14 5HF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Canary Wharf

DLR, Elizabeth, Jubilee

Walking directions to Canary Wharf
0.3 mi

2

South Quay

DLR

Walking directions to South Quay
0.3 mi

2

Poplar

DLR

Walking directions to Poplar

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E14 5HF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPoplar Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Poplar Recreation Ground
0.5 miSt John's ParkSmallWalking directions to St John's Park
0.3 miJubilee ParkSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Park

Area Profile

Population
156
Population density
3,602.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
58.79(+119%)
Violence and sexual offences
37.9(+22%)
Other theft
19.44(+70%)
Public order
12.15(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.72(+70%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
68
43.87%
British
27
17.42%
Chinese
12
7.74%
African
9
5.81%
Other Asian
8
5.16%
Total population: 155

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
78.71%
Level 3 (A level)
18
11.61%
Other
7
4.52%
No qualifications
4
2.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2
1.29%
Total 16+ residents: 155

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
49.6%
Owns with a mortgage
48
38.4%
Other social rented
7
5.6%
Other forms of private rent
5
4%
Owns outright
3
2.4%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Blackwall & Cubitt Town

Median price£477,500
Price per sq ft£672
Sales (last 12 months)215
Typical range (middle 50%)£378K – £616K

Based on 215 recent sales, the median property price is £477,500 (about £672 per square foot) in Blackwall & Cubitt Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,500 up to £2,820,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackwall & Cubitt Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced8£637,500£621
Flats207£475,000£674

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackwall & Cubitt Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackwall & Cubitt Town.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£537,500£577,000
2017£525,000£765,000
2018£467,645£635,000
2019£499,375£720,000
2020£548,050£741,500
2021£664,050£586,000
2022£565,000£840,000
2023£584,000£700,000
2024£596,245£962,500
2025£490,000£697,500
2026£460,000£680,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackwall & Cubitt Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackwall & Cubitt Town.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£722£735
2017£820£670
2018£798£630
2019£833£701
2020£872£630
2021£929£728
2022£857£666
2023£765£661
2024£815£654
2025£716£626
2026£647£621
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackwall & Cubitt Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackwall & Cubitt Town in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E14 5HF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E14 5HF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 2025Apartment 3702, 10, Park Drive, London, E14 9QYFlatsLeasehold£1,120,000
01 May 2025Apartment 3805, 10, Park Drive, London, E14 9QYFlatsLeasehold£799,000
22 Apr 2025Apartment 3106, 10, Park Drive, London, E14 9QYFlatsLeasehold£1,060,000
14 Apr 2026Apartment 2005, 10, Park Drive, London, E14 9JXFlatsLeasehold£685,000
13 Feb 2026Apartment 2506, 10, Park Drive, London, E14 9JXFlatsLeasehold£730,000

Schools

In the E14 5HF postcode area, located within Blackwall, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E14 5HF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicablePdo Oman SchoolService children's education

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableOgunu SchoolService children's education

N/A

0.3 miNot applicablePiasau SchoolService children's education

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E14 5HF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E14 5HF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miWaitrose16-19 Canada Square, London, E14 5EWWalking directions to Waitrose
0.2 miMorrisons Daily70 Harbord Square, London, E14 9QHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miTian Tian MarketCanada Square, London, E14 5AXWalking directions to Tian Tian Market
0.2 miVantage News and Food Store69 Prestons Road, London, E14 9NPWalking directions to Vantage News and Food Store
0.2 miM&S Simply Food45 Bank Street, London, E14 5NYWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

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 5HF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ahmodur Rahman Khan

Blackwall & Cubitt Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Bellal Uddin

Blackwall & Cubitt Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Minara Khatun

Blackwall & Cubitt Town - 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
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BlackwallE02007113
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 035DE01032780
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2025-08-01

Frequently asked questions about E14 5HF

Is E14 5HF (Blackwall) safe?

The area around E14 5HF records about 121 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 5HF?

The median sale price around E14 5HF in Blackwall is £477,500 (about £672 per square foot) based on 215 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E14 5HF?

There are 20 schools close to E14 5HF, including Pdo Oman School, Ogunu School and Piasau School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E14 5HF?

The closest station to E14 5HF is Canary Wharf in TfL zone 2, about 461 m away, serving the DLR, Elizabeth and Jubilee lines.

How deprived is the area around E14 5HF?

E14 5HF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,484 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E14 5HF (Blackwall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Poplar and Limehouse covering E14 5HF is Apsana Begum (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ahmodur Rahman Khan (Aspire), Bellal Uddin (Aspire) and Minara Khatun (Aspire).