Postcode E14 8HB 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 107.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% 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 0.1 miles away. There are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bartlett Park.
Poplar West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,134 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Poplar West has a high crime rate, with approximately 107.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.0% 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.
The average income per household in Poplar West is £64,790 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from E14 8HB.
Poplar West near E14 8HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Westferry located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Westferry | DLR | Walking directions to Westferry |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | West India Quay | DLR | Walking directions to West India Quay |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Poplar | DLR | Walking directions to Poplar |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bartlett Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bartlett Park |
| 0.3 mi | Brickfield Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Brickfield Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Ropemakers Fields | Small | Walking directions to Ropemakers Fields |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £500,000 | £588 |
| Flats | 18 | £405,000 | £607 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E14 8HB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2025 | 5, Rich Street, London, E14 8AL | Flats | Leasehold | £370,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 9B, Beccles Street, London, E14 8HD | Flats | Leasehold | £420,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Flat 31, Compass Point, 5, Grenade Street, London, E14 8HL | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | Flat 84, Roche House, Beccles Street, London, E14 8HF | Flats | Leasehold | £299,298 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 1, Grenade Street, London, E14 8HX | Flats | Leasehold | £440,000 |
In the E14 8HB postcode area, located within Poplar West, there are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E14 8HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | West India Store | 7 West India Dock Road, London, E14 8EZ | Walking directions to West India Store |
| 0.1 mi | Jalalabad Superstore | 303 Stocks Place, London, E14 8AE | Walking directions to Jalalabad Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | All Seasons Food & Wine | 799-801 Commercial Road, London, E14 7HG | Walking directions to All Seasons Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 156-160 Pigott Street, London, E14 7DW | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Foody Bear Minimart | 139 Three Colt Street, London, E14 8AP | Walking directions to Foody Bear Minimart |
Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E14 8HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gulam Kibria Choudhury
Poplar - Elected 7 May 2026
Apsana Begum
Poplar and Limehouse - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E14 8HB records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around E14 8HB in Poplar West is £410,000 (about £607 per square foot) based on 19 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E14 8HB, including Cyril Jackson Primary School, Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School (Good) and Mayflower Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E14 8HB is Westferry in TfL zone 2, about 189 m away, serving the DLR line.
E14 8HB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,134 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Poplar and Limehouse covering E14 8HB is Apsana Begum (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gulam Kibria Choudhury (Aspire).