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E14 6HL

Canton Street

Mile End

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Overview

Postcode E14 6HL is located in a major urban area, within the Mile End ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Poplar West area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% 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 Westferry, 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
53.2%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Poplar West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,752 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Poplar West has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.2%

Approximately 53.2% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from E14 6HL.

Flood risk

No risk

Poplar West near E14 6HL 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 Westferry located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E14 6HL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Westferry

DLR

Walking directions to Westferry
0.4 mi

2

West India Quay

DLR

Walking directions to West India Quay
0.4 mi

2

Poplar

DLR

Walking directions to Poplar

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E14 6HL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBartlett ParkMediumWalking directions to Bartlett Park
0.4 miBrickfield GardensSmallWalking directions to Brickfield Gardens
0.4 miRopemakers FieldsSmallWalking directions to Ropemakers Fields

Area Profile

Population
502
Population density
17,935.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
20.64(-23%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.21(-41%)
Drugs
7.89(+27%)
Theft from the person
5.46(-42%)
Burglary
4.25(-22%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
261
51.79%
British
99
19.64%
Other White
40
7.94%
African
18
3.57%
Other
17
3.37%
Total population: 504

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
120
31.25%
No qualifications
88
22.92%
Level 3 (A level)
64
16.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
11.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
10.16%
Total 16+ residents: 384

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
55
32.16%
Social rents from council
36
21.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
19.88%
Owns outright
20
11.7%
Owns with a mortgage
20
11.7%
Total households: 171

Property prices in Mile End

Median price£400,000
Price per sq ft£581
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£348K – £491K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £581 per square foot) in Mile End area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £1,075,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mile End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced7£795,000£754
Flats81£390,000£575

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mile End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mile End.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£405,543£785,000
2017£425,000£650,000
2018£485,000£665,000
2019£415,000£717,500
2020£395,000£615,000
2021£400,000£784,000
2022£405,000£740,000
2023£400,000£841,000
2024£422,000£740,000
2025£406,500£867,500
2026£400,000£795,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mile End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mile End.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£671£555
2017£652£610
2018£674£569
2019£598£673
2020£672£637
2021£587£742
2022£629£677
2023£602£700
2024£613£724
2025£616£782
2026£563£754
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mile End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mile End in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E14 6HL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E14 6HL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Aug 2025Flat 12, Russell House, Saracen Street, London, E14 6HJFlatsLeasehold£270,000
31 Mar 202540, Canton Street, London, E14 6ESFlatsLeasehold£410,000
31 Mar 202540, Canton Street, London, E14 6ESFlatsLeasehold£410,000
31 Mar 202597, Gough Walk, London, E14 6HRTerracedLeasehold£348,000
31 Mar 202585, Gough Walk, London, E14 6HRFlatsLeasehold£285,000

Schools

In the E14 6HL postcode area, located within Poplar West, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E14 6HL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMayflower Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryLansbury Lawrence Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryOur Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E14 6HL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E14 6HL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHind Grove Food and Wine212 Hind Grove, London, E14 6HPWalking directions to Hind Grove Food and Wine
0.1 miPremier156-160 Pigott Street, London, E14 7DWWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miSelect ConvenienceUpper North Street, London, E14 6FYWalking directions to Select Convenience
0.2 miJTA Convenience Store5 Saltwell Street, London, E14 0DQWalking directions to JTA Convenience Store
0.2 miNisa Local23-29 Dod Street, London, E14 7ETWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 6HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mohammed Hasan Mahmud

Mile End - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Mohammed Omar Mehdi

Mile End - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Rougie Khanom

Mile End - 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
WardMile EndE05009327
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Poplar WestE02000887
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 024HE01035695
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E14 6HL

Is E14 6HL (Poplar West) safe?

The area around E14 6HL records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 6HL?

The median sale price around E14 6HL in Poplar West is £400,000 (about £581 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E14 6HL?

There are 20 schools close to E14 6HL, including Mayflower Primary School (Outstanding), Lansbury Lawrence Primary School (Outstanding) and Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E14 6HL?

The closest station to E14 6HL is Westferry in TfL zone 2, about 341 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E14 6HL?

E14 6HL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,752 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E14 6HL (Poplar West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Poplar and Limehouse covering E14 6HL is Apsana Begum (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Mohammed Hasan Mahmud (Aspire), Mohammed Omar Mehdi (Aspire) and Rougie Khanom (Aspire).